TIP OF THE DAY: Ploughman’s Lunch For St. Patrick’s Day

[1] The Ploughman’s Lunch, a staple lunch in Britain for centuries (photo ©Taste | Australia). [2] Have an Irish beer with your lunch (photo © Murphy’s Irish Stout). [3] Smithwick’s Irish Ale (photo © Smithwick’s).   For St. Patrick’s Day, how about a Ploughman’s lunch? You can bring it to work or dig in at…
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RECIPE: Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Jam

[1] Brussels sprouts with bacon jam, as an appetizer or beer/wine snack (photo © Pampered Chef). [2] While large Brussels sprouts are tempting, smaller ones are more tender (photo © Sweetgreen).   With St. Patrick’s Day ten days ahead, we begin a series of festive recipes. This recipe from Pampered Chef is both fun and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Finish The Year By Helping The Hungry

[1] Feeding America provides bags of nutritious groceries to hungry families (photo courtesy Feeding America). [2] Food Forward distributes produce that would be left on the ground to rot, to needy communities (photo FoodForward.org).   Before the year ends, you can share the spirit of the holidays by helping the hungry. Make a donation to…
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