My Meyer lemon tree is bursting with fruit, and what better way to use those lemons than in a cake? I have a recipe to share for a lemon poppy-seed cake that is moist, tangy, and light-perfect for that summertime dessert. This recipe is from Extravaganza Cookbook,  with only …

In a previous post, I discussed my disappointment with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which stems principally from its collective and persistent failure to advocate for the welfare of animals. In doing so, the group casts a moral shadow upon its …

According to the tale, “Depression Cake” was born out of necessity. Ethel, a housewife in the midst of the Great Depression, found herself without the means to purchase the eggs, milk, and butter that she wanted to use to make a cake for the Fourth of July. With a bit of ingenuity, she crafted …

I recently attended a workshop on affirmative prayer, which is somewhat different than traditional prayer. Affirmative prayer consists of five seamless components: recognition, unification, realization, thanksgiving, and release. Essentially, the process involves reminding ourselves that we are one with the divine and acknowledging that the divine nature is …

Asparagus is a root crown, which, when planted in your garden, comes up year after year, just like a bulb. Every year yields more asparagus, because as the crowns develop and grow, they split and branch out. The 10 crowns you plant now could be 20 plants in a few years! We planted asparagus in our garden …