April the giraffe is due to give birth at any moment. I’m hopelessly addicted to watching the live cam, waiting for the big event to happen. Sure, I could watch the video after the fact, but there’s something about witnessing a live birth as it happens. It must be the labor and delivery nurse in […]
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What You Don’t Expect When You’re Expecting
Expecting a baby? Pregnant, or trying? Delivered recently? Know anybody who is pregnant or had a baby? If so, I want to know what you or they didn’t expect. Background With more than thirty years experience as a labor and delivery nurse, I can tell you two things: There are more than 6 million pregnant […]
Vegetarian Recipes
Honeymoon Salad – A Caribbean Delight
A Meatless Mondays Recipe We call this “Honeymoon Salad” because my husband and I had this dish on our honeymoon in the British Virgin Islands. It’s a delicious Caribbean treat. The cook on ship rattled off the ingredients but not exact measurements. Adjust to your taste. Honeymoon Salad (Vegetarian) Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice (Uncle […]
Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks – Perfect Low Carb Vegetarian Snack
A Meatless Mondays Recipe Cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are an addictive low carb snack. They’re perfect for gluten-free or wheat sensitive people. You can serve them as an appetizer, side, hors d’oeuvre or eat them for lunch. They reheat well, so making them ahead of time for your next party is not a problem. Many thanks […]
Chickpea Salad – Vegan Summer Dish
A Meatless Mondays Recipe (Vegan) Chickpea Salad is a great summer vegan side dish or main dish. The fresh mint in the salad and lemon dressing make it a perfect summer meal. The recipe calls for sumac, a new spice I tried. You can find ground sumac online, in spice shops, or a local grocer. I […]
