The sun is just kissing the sky over the mountains in this short video of a windy Colorado sunrise.

The five basic flavors – bitter, salty, sour, sweet and umami – are highlighted in this Kale and Nut Butter Salad with Pineapple, Almonds and Tomatoes.

Haiku about autumn in Southeast Texas – the flowers are still blooming although the leaves are falling.

Radishes with pesto-butter and sea salt are a garlicky-good appetizer.

Nature’s resilience inspires me to write haiku.

The Great Houston storms of April, 2016 wreaked havoc for many and are keeping insurance adjusters busy.  I posted some pictures of our experience with trees falling on the house on April 18th (most likely from a tornado), and then the rain and winds revisited…