Melinda Emily Thomas

Category: Food

  • Food Shaming

    “Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed them.” ~ Romans – 14:3- NSRV Ok. Let’s talk about food. I struggle with this. Maybe you do too. Eat this, don’t eat that. Butter is bad. Butter is good. Sugar…

  • Of French Toast, Adventures and Peg-Legged Gingerbread Men

    In honor of the coming Christmas Holiday, the broad window behind the checkout desk at the library sports a garland of construction paper gingerbread men and women “dressed” in various costumes. While the nice librarian was scanning my stack of books I let my eyes look over each one. Most were cute but a little…

  • My Favorite Soup – Well, one of many!

    Back in June I planted some seeds in the garden. A few weeks later I had some shoots. A few weeks after that this enormous vine outgrew its trellis and moved into the bushes. I picked some amazing butternut squashes from said vine. Produce doesn’t get much more local or seasonal than that! Butternut squash is…

  • Embracing the Borders of August: Balancing Summer Heat

    “I love borders. August is the border between summer and autumn; it is the most beautiful month I know. Twilight is the border between day and night, and the shore is the border between sea and land. The border is longing: when both have fallen in love but still haven’t said anything. The border is…

  • Spring Wellness and Wisdom

    “Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Even though he could be a bit arrogant at times, HDT is still one of my favorite writers. I had the great pleasure of taking a…

  • When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Soup

    It is dry in Tucson. My sinuses hurt. Breathing is difficult and exhaustion has set in. At lunch a friend and I venture into a little Greek restaurant. We go there because of the geraniums and twinkle lights. Athens on 4th is a small, family run restaurant of the best kind; clean, bright and decorated…