Saying Grace – May
For all of creation and the majesty of its Creator, we rejoice in the beauty of spring.
For all of creation and the majesty of its Creator, we rejoice in the beauty of spring.
When eating out, ask for dressings, sauces and mayo on the side.
Eat from all the food groups each day: grains, meat/protein, dairy, fruits and vegetables.
Look upon our work this season, and grant that the seeds we plant will produce plentiful crops, providing food and work for many. From "Prayers for Good Harvest"
Fresh asparagus stalks are a welcome sight in spring. They are now making appearances at local farmers markets. Even though asparagus lends an elegant touch to any meal, it’s easy to prepare. Spring shoots are tender, usually without a tough, fibrous stem. The best way to store for freshness is to wrap the stem ends [...]
Asparagus is one of spring's gifts in terms of flavor and health benefits. It's loaded with all kinds of things that are good for you: fiber, vitamins A, C, E and K and folate. It also has chromium, which is a trace mineral. It enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream [...]
Add spring veggies to your menu. Tender lettuce leaves, spring peas, asparagus and spinach are tasty delights showing up at local farmers markets.
". . . keep us here all simply in the springing of the year...." From "A Prayer in Spring" by Robert Frost
The Souper Bowl of Caring ties a popular sporting event – the Super Bowl – to a good cause every year. (The 2016 Super Bowl is Feb. 7.) Many congregations encourage members to help feed the hungry by contributing cans of soup or other donations to the Souper Bowl of Caring, with donations often collected [...]
Share the love of gardening this Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart. Here are a few ideas. Buy a beautiful container, a bag of potting soil and seeds of cool-season veggies (lettuce, radishes, spinach) that you can plant now. Spend time together planting your salad bowl garden to enjoy in a few weeks. Start a mix [...]