Have you ever felt the need for an epic adventure to spice up your life? That’s how I felt last November when I met Nancy S. for a dainty lunch at the tea shop in Frankfort. We decided to bicycle across Illinois even though bicycling was relatively new to us. (First, I had to buy a … Continue reading Epic Biking Adventure
Category: Outdoor Adventures
Wild Pesto Recipe
Try this yummy pesto made from wild ingredients. I love the idea of collecting nature's bounty and making something delicious. The main ingredients are chives and ramps. What is a ramp, you ask? Ramps are a delicacy in some NY restaurants and the first green popping through the forest floor in the woods behind my … Continue reading Wild Pesto Recipe
I’m discussing “Rim To Rim” at The Twig
I'm discussing "Rim To Rim" at The Twig Bookstore, San Antonio's riverwalk. Yea! In the old Pearl Brewery. Visit me! http://ow.ly/B14Sd
Healthy (ish) Hearty Dessert
For my backpacking weekend in Hoosier National Park, I wanted something tasty and hearty to round out a simple lunch of tuna on crackers. At home I mixed up Cookie Dough Hummus and spooned a half cup into a sandwich baggie. It traveled very well and tasted great a day later. I shared with my … Continue reading Healthy (ish) Hearty Dessert
Outside Health and Fitness Podcast Interview
Steve Stearn, host of Outside Health and Fitness, has a terrific show with episodes covering healthy eating, diet fads, meditation, outside exercise, even joggling (juggling while jogging). It's a fun, interesting, and informative show. My interview can be heard by clicking on the play arrow button above. http://www.outsidehealthandfitness.com/adventure-novelist-jeanne-meeks