Category Archives: Food

Dinner with Carl

Posted on June 23, 2012 by jimlindlauf

Sue’s been gone a lot lately to be with her sister Gloria, who’s in the hospital. Generally, when Sue’s not here, I get Carl fast food, and I make up a meal that only I like. I enjoy fish and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food | Tagged Asparagus, Beef flavored rice, Father Knows Last, Father/Son Time, Food, Jim Lindlauf, Steak | 1 Comment

Father’s Day at Happy Joe’s

Posted on June 17, 2012 by jimlindlauf

It’s Father’s Day, and my family wanted to know where I would like to go out to eat. Well, ever since I saw a posting on “Daily Mile” from a Grand Forks runner who calls herself “Librarian on a Run,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food | Tagged Daily Mile, Father Knows Last, Fathers Day, Grand Forks, Happy Joe's, Jim Lindlauf, Taco Pizza | 2 Comments

Potato Wars

Posted on September 27, 2011 by jimlindlauf

Is the potato a major contributor to the American obesity epidemic? The United States Department of Agriculture seems to think it is, and is taking steps to almost completely eliminate it from the nation’s school lunch programs next year, according … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Nutrition | Tagged Corn, Father Knows Last, Lima Beans, Peas, Potatoes, Sacramento Bee, starchy vegetables, USDA | Leave a comment

Counterintuitive

Posted on September 18, 2011 by jimlindlauf

Can you say counterintuitive? Thats the word that a Yahoo news site uses to describe Emily Strunk-Helm, a 36 year old Arizona woman who is in training for the Long Beach Marathon. In an attempt to raise $10,000 for her … Continue reading →

Posted in American Society, Food, Running | Tagged Arizona, Father Knows Last, Long Beach Marathon, marathon, McDonald's, running | 15 Comments

Cherry Harvest

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jimlindlauf

Cherries, cherries, and more cherries! After struggling several years to get a cherry tree established in my yard, I have finally succeeded and am enjoying my third consecutive year of abundant cherry harvest. My cherries are not as sweet as … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food, Gardening | Tagged Cherries, Cherry Jam, Father Knows Last, Splenda | Leave a comment

First Food from the Garden

Posted on June 29, 2011 by jimlindlauf

We had our first food from the garden today when we enjoyed a broccoli salad as part of our lunch. Vegetables that are picked just minutes before eating are at their best, being full of both nutrients and flavor. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Gardening | Tagged Bacon Bits, Broccoli, Fat Free Miracle Whip, Father Knows Last, Food, gardening, Nutrition, Raisins | Leave a comment

Coke and Peanuts

Posted on June 19, 2011 by jimlindlauf

Today, in honor of Father’s Day, I want to share a story about my Dad. I could sit here all day and write wonderful things about the person I proudly call “the greatest man I know,” but it would embarrass … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Life Experiences | Tagged Coca-Cola, Father Knows Last, Fathers Day, peanuts, Soda Counter, Velva, Velva Drug | 1 Comment

Friday Night Grocery Shopping

Posted on June 10, 2011 by jimlindlauf

I’m sure everyone has their own strategy for grocery shopping. I make one trip each week to Target, where I purchase roughly half of my family’s food items, and the other half I pick up throughout the week during numerous … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor, Life Experiences | Tagged Confessions of a Former Fat Girl, Father Knows Last, Food, Groceries, Hebrew National, Hugo's, Jell-O Pudding, Shampoo, Shopping, Strawberries, Target | 2 Comments

Rutabaga

Posted on April 18, 2011 by jimlindlauf

How many of you like to eat between meal snacks? How many like fresh fruit or vegetables as part of those snacks? I need to have several snacks each day, and surprisingly, I consider them one of the most important … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Dr. Uhlenberg, Father Knows Last, Food, Meal Management, Raw Vegetables, Rutabaga, University of North Dakota | 3 Comments