Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Drinking In The Natural

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy

Pretty plant microbes benefit people too Gardening Heals The Human Spirit As days draw in and temperatures fall, the pandemic siege is beginning to wear us all down. We may find ourselves getting snippy, taking offense more readily, finding fault, … Continue reading →

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Reliably Perfect Beans

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy

                             Dried Beans Are Best When Brined Brining Beans For Tenderness Autumn’s fog, wind and rain makes hearty soups especially appealing. The soup pot is almost always on the stove these days; right now, dried beans shelled by my grandkids … Continue reading →

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Holiday Habits And Highlights

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy

A pandemic quilt in progress Potato Leek Soup, With Gratitude As a child, I always enjoyed the way that autumn and early winter seasons are spangled with holidays that brighten the darkening days and lengthening nights. However, as I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Having A Pandemic Holiday

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Ann Lovejoy

A Candle For Hope And Renewal Sharing Gratitude and Hope As winter approaches, millions of people are rethinking their usual holiday habits. With the pandemic picking up speed, with thousands of new cases announced daily, November is shaping to be … Continue reading →

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