Bonnie sent me a link to this article because she thought I would find it interesting. And I did. In 1977, the maternal death rate was 10 deaths for every 100,000 live births in America. In 2003, it rose to 12. In 2004, it rose to 13. The article does not mention any...
In my efforts to save money, I came across this recipe that replaces the endless cans of condensed cream soup on your cupboard. Yes, I know whole food are cheaper. And healthier. And I do try to make them often. Promise. But there are some recipes you just can’t...
You may have heard that one of the positive side effects of pregnancy is that gorgeous, thick, full head of hair. Well, it’s a positive if you are normally of the limp-haired variety, anyway. Then you simply adore that the pregnant scalp tends to jealously...
Your first runny nose. Your first red-rimmed eyes. Your first real fever. Your first sleepless night. Your first little sneezes, and sniffles, and coughs. I hold you close. I sing to you softly. I share in your pain, your discomfort, your ills. I want you to...
Who likes cutting onions? Anyone? Anyone? They make you cry. They have those annoying rings which fall apart. They are slippery and make wielding a big knife rather dangerous. And yet, they are crucial in so many recipes. Behold! I give you: the best possible way to...
