Hurricane season is upon us, after a violent spring storm season. Hopefully, we’ve seen the worst of the severe weather for the year, but it pays to be prepared. The NWS National Hurricane Center has some great resources for learning more about hurricanes, their dangers, and safety precautions you should take. It will help you [...]
Archive | June, 2011
Summer Watermelon Salad
Ingredients – 4 cups diced watermelon – 1 seeded and sliced cucumber – handful of thinly sliced mint – 1/2 cup thinly sliced jicima – 1/4 cup olive oil – juice of 1/2 of a lemon – salt to taste – crumbled goat cheese – 1/4 cup chopped cashews – optional Directions Pat dry 4 [...]
Stories from Joplin
It’s been two weeks since an F5 Tornado decimated a large portion of Joplin, MO – killing at least 142 people and causing widespread devastation. Much of the city still lies in ruin, but an army of volunteers is working side-by-side with area firefighters and police to help locate missing people and to begin the [...]
Grilled Summer Zucchini
On of my favorite summer foods is grilled zucchini and squash. It’s a great compliment to almost any meat, and it’s healthy and affordable. Try this delicious version and let me know what you think! Ingredients 3 zucchini 3 tablespoons butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup freshly grated [...]
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