Cooking

Preparation of food  on a daily basis can be challenging.  At our house, we try to have a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and  protein in our diet.  And because we are raising children, it is important that we stay as healthy as possible; after all, energy is the "key" to keeping up with our vigorous  children.  When I am not eating well, I notice my energy levels dwindle. 

Lately, I have been using "Google" to find new recipes.  It is a great source of information and it has more recipes than you can ever use in a lifetime.   My daughter is enjoying all the fresh fruits and vegetables that the summer months offer and incorporating the fresh summer bounty into recipes is appreciated by my entire family.  One way to keep the food costs down is go to "pick your own" on some of the rural farms in Washington and Oregon.  Sauvie's Island is an excellent area for that.