The Ancient Supergrain: 500 Best Quinoa Recipes

Quinoa Quinoa, the ancient supergrain, has had it’s share in the spotlight lately. It has been a staple in the Andes (Bolivia and Peru) region of South America for thousands of years, but has only recently found it’s place in … Continue reading

Maurice Sendak: Author, Illustrator, Artist

Maurice Sendak 1928-2012 Maurice Sendak was a true visionary, mildly subversive, and literary magician in the world of children’s books. Sendak’s work celebrates and encourages imagination. His realm was picture books, but as evidenced by the popularity of his darker, … Continue reading

Top Ten: children’s books for social justice

Inspiration to Help Others. Yesterday our nation celebrated a man who’s most pertinent question while fighting oppression was, “What are you doing to help others?” I think that was directed to himself and to each of us. The refrain still … Continue reading