Diabetic cooking does not need to limit you to preparing meals that are dull or tasteless.

With just a bit of imagination and a few tips from books like

Did the nip in the air this morning get you to thinking about comfy sweaters and steaming bowls of soup or stew? Well, now is the time to start planning some of those hearty dishes and London Public Library has a great selection of soup and stew books.

Did the nip in hte air this morning get you to thinking about comfy sweaters and steaming bowls of warm soup or stew? Well, now is the time to start planning some of those hearty dishes and London Public Library has a great selection of soup and stew books.

Summer isn't over yet, despite those "Back to School" signs that are popping up. There's still time to build the garden pathways or extend the deck ... to do any of the projects you were dreaming about last winter. There are some fabulous books at the library to browse for ideas and plans.

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Well, there is DIRT! THE MOVIE which is a compelling, timely and insightful film that tells the story of the glorious and unappreciated material beneath our feet. It will make you want to play in the dirt.

Well, there is DIRT! THE MOVIE  (showing here in September) which is a compelling, timely and insightful film that tells the story of the glorious and unappreciated material beneath our feet. It will make you want to play in the dirt.

*composting with worms
*organic solutions to garden pests you can make in your kitchen
*creating a sustainable garden ...

We're offering a large selection"greening up" programs to tell you more about the environment and how to care for it by reusing, reducing and recycling.

Do you ever find yourself wondering if organic products are worth the extra cost? Would you be more willing to pay that cost if the label "organically grown" was required to meet certain standards and practices to meet certification requirements?

For myself, ever mindful of my eco footprint, I would like to know if organically grown produce is actually better for the environment.

Are you a novice in the kitchen looking for tasty, simple and healthy recipes? One of the first useful cookbooks I discovered a number of years ago was "The Moosewood Cookbook"  by Mollie Katzen.

If you're looking for recipes for fancy cocktails or appetizers, try these books for some creative mixing, cooking and entertaining ideas.