Quinoa is an ancient grain staple of the Incas. They regarded it so highly that they called it the Mother Grain. It is high in protein and contains essential amino acids, making it a complete protein grain. It’s also Gluten Free and has a Glycemic Index of 35 and Glycemic Load of about 18. All in all, a healthy and nutritious option for breakfast as well as savory dishes, such… Continue Reading
Blogging at the Coffee Shop
It’s that time of year again…a pain in the neck for some, for others it’s almost like winning the lottery – Tax Time. This year, we had a winning lottery ticket and I’m at the local coffee shop (ssshhh, don’t tell Starbucks…) taking my new toy for a spin. Now, it’s not just a toy…I plan on using my cutie little Netbook to bring in some income from home. If I… Continue Reading
Low GI Cooking Adventure: Grassfed Beef and Italian Vegetable Skillet with Buttery Herbed Brown Rice
Ever get some news that just throws a big old wrench in your works? Chaps your khakis? And generally just makes your life a big pain in the derriere? Yeah, 2011’s just turning out to be that kind of year so far… HELLO, I’VE GOT BAD NEWS FOR YOU I got the wonderful news this week that my blood sugar is out of whack. Super. Just what… Continue Reading
I Don’t Want to be Called a Christian Anymore
Have you ever noticed in the news a particular negative connotation whenever the word “Christian” is uttered…as if there is a bad taste in the reporter’s mouth? Ok, not all people in the media are like that, but you’d have to be completely blind or ignorant to not notice that Christians are frequently demonized and compared to “terrorist extremists”. After the recent experience I had with an online “Christian” homeschool… Continue Reading
10 FREE Tips for Living Frugally
Being a one income family means that sometimes it’s tough to make ends meet. But, I would rather pinch pennies by living frugally now and have time with my children when they are young than have more money. That may sound crazy, but that’s me. Here’s a few things that we do: LIVING FRUGALLY TIP #1 Don’t Keep Up With the Joneses We have always done things a little differently than most… Continue Reading
What Did You Just Ask Me?
Haven’t blogged for a while…the days have been quite ordinary lately. Then one day you get up and everything’s like the day before and the day before that and the day before the day before that…until… In all fairness, my stepson did mention earlier today that he wanted to talk to his father and I after dad got home from work, so I knew something was coming. I really… Continue Reading
