Hello, young Padawan     Good news: wild garlic season has returned! Whether you have planted some in your garden, lucky you, whether you go looking for some in the local forests, or whether you have found some at your organic store or local farmer’s market, all means are suitable to succumb to the sweetness of this sexy plant, with a subtle taste and numerous…

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      « The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.»  Martin Luther King.           Detroit, Michigan, on a rainy Sunday.       This morning, you gave us sad weather, Detroit!   At 9 a.m., it feels like 6 p.m. Fog, rain, wind, thunder, and lightning paint this apocalyptic picture.…

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                Hello, young Padawan     Today, we will make a recipe with celery root juice. No, it’s not a joke.   So, I can already hear you cursing: “I would never drink that thing,” “Are you kidding me?”, “but how can you drink something like that?”. I know the song well; I even sang it before my very first sip.   And…

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        “If you listen to your body when it whispers, you won’t have to hear it scream.” Tibetan wisdom.             Hello, young Padawan     Due to the sun or cold, the end of winter, synonymous with school holidays, outdoor activities, and perhaps even skiing, is often the cause of chapping and cracking, even for the lightest smiles.   Therefore, we will…

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          Hello, young Padawan     Since the weather has decided to return to grayness, I say that it is appropriate to make a little dessert (or a snack) that is quick, delicious, and will seduce young and old folks.   Winter invites you to rest, introspect, and share time in small, peaceful groups. So, let’s accept this seasonal invitation and go for the simplest dessert:…

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