Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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I Really NEED A Latte….And I Am Only 2 Years Old!
A few years ago, almost 3, I found myself in downtown Denver. Our daughter, a successful young attorney met us for lunch in a restaurant that struck me as never seeing the sun through all the tall glass windows that were shaded by neighboring skyscrapers. Back home in central Iowa skyscrapers are few and far…
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Glutten Free Pumpkin Muffins – Low Fat & Salt Free!
Nothing says fall like pumpkin. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin soup, and pumpkin muffins. These muffins will help you feel full longer, and will not spike your blood sugar because there is no wheat in any form in them. They are very low in fat, have no added salt, and can be sugar-free depending on the sweetener you…
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The Very Best Pasta Sauce: Ann’s Bolognese Sauce
Spaghetti was always a favorite meal as a kid. We never had it often because my dad didn’t like it. So whenever he would go on a fishing trip with friends we would often have spaghetti for one meal as well as some other of our favorites, depending on how long the fishing trip lasted.…
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Coleslaw – An Unusual Fall Favorite
Most people associate coleslaw with summer salads. Not me. Coleslaw is made in my kitchen more often in the fall and winter than any other time of year. I think it is because there are fewer fresh garden or market salad fixings available in fall and winter but cabbage is always to be found in…
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New Girls In The Neighborhood!
For some reason I just love having chickens. My dad had chickens as a matter of neccessity when young and I like to think I inheirited my fondness for anything chicken from him. Chickens have been on our acreage for the past 26 years. As I calculate that number, and recalculate, and recalculate it over…
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Don’t Touch My Scissors!
Time after time, while preparing food for cooking I reach for my kitchen scissors, or shears. Kitchen shears help out in many situations. They are the perfect tool for cutting up a chicken, meat, or fish. Herbs and green onions snip into perfect, uniform pieces with a kitchen shears. Cutting meat packaging and wrapped foods is…
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Cocoa In Chili – How It Came To Be!
Not long ago I shared adding cocoa in tomato-based chili. Many have found it to be delicious, and several have been curious how it came to be. Cocoa in my chili was an accident. I wish I could say my culinary adventuresome spirit, or spice knowledge was responsible. Sorry, no. It was purely an…
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Chickpea & Black Olive Spread
Tired of dips and spreads filled with cheese, sour cream, mayonaise, or even all three? Try Chickpea & Black Olive Spread for a high protein, healthy alternative. Flavorful and satisfying this spread is a nice alternative to typical spreads and dips. Good warm or cold, it is a perfect fall dish that is great for…
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You Just Knew It Had To End
You plant your tomatoes. You nurse them along. You imagine all the wonderful things you will make with fresh, red, garden tomatoes. The very thought makes your mouth water. Sure enough, eventually your tomatoes ripen and ripen and ripen. Soon tomatoes are present at nearly every meal and take up counter space, sill space, refrigerator…
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Dress Up Your Broccoli!
Broccoli is easy to find in any season just about everywhere. Fresh from the garden or the farmer’s market is always my first choice, it’s the best. Most grocery stores have ‘fresh’ broccoli in the produce section year round. Frozen broccoli is a convenient alternative when fresh isn’t available. Broccoli can be eaten raw, sauteed,…
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