Archive for November, 2014

To make sweet potato puree, cut a large sweet potato in half. Roast for 60 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Cool for 30 minutes. Scoop smashed puree out once cooled. Store separately.

Serves 8 Ingredients: 1 cup sweet potato puree (see preparation note on Page 8) 1/3 cup maple syrup 4 tablespoons coconut oil or butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup dark chocolate […]

Serves 8 (4 dumplings each) Fresh, light sweet potato and smoked salmon dumplings are a cinch to prepare Ingredients: 12 ounces smoked salmon, cut into thumb sized bites 1 cup smashed sweet potato puree (see preparation note) 2 scallions, minced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons fresh, peeled, minced ginger […]

The sweet potato rightfully takes center stage during the traditional American meal of Thanksgiving. As a staple side dish or dazzling dessert, vegans to carnivores gnaw on this amazing tuber with delight.

Children require a constant balance between giving them attention and intentionally ignoring them — this task is difficult to master. A parent’s motivation to raise happy children often is at odds with teaching them how to be responsible.
Raising a child also taxes your wallet. A 2014 U.S. Department of Agriculture report estimated that new, middle income parents will spend around $241,080 to raise their child. The cost of caring for children has risen almost 3 percent in the past three years alone, and that doesn’t even include the cost of college.
Parents don’t enjoy spending so much, but they tend to feel guilty if their children don’t have modern day amenities. Confusion and being conflicted are common. For example, parents grumble about cell phones but continue to pay the monthly fees. They complain about video game use but purchase systems for main holidays.

The nightmares begin with the turning of the fall leaves, and the dread rises around Halloween. The fear goes hand in hand with Halloween candy — just another autumn season tradition. That is when I start to anticipate the coming of ice, snow and the horrific black, frozen rain that thwarts my naturally optimistic and analytical nature.

The Kaiserslautern Kingfish swim team hosed the Berlin Bear-a-cudas in a dual meet Nov. 15 at the Ramstein Aquatic Center. The Kingfish notched another victory, scoring 530 points to Berlin’s 190.