I’ve been a part of the Nonahood News staff for close to five months now, and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life. The content in this paper, put together by those in the Lake Nona community, is unique, original, positive and overall inspiring. I feel that I get to know each writer and the portion of the community they specifically … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Halloween Snack Mix
Hello, October! October is one of my favorite months of the years. I LOVE Halloween. I love all things fall, even though we pretty much are still sweating through the “fall” months. You will find my family and I enjoy all the fall-like activities throughout the month of October here and around the Nonahood. I have our calendar packed just about every weekend. To end … [Read more...]
Your Best Shot to Stay Well This Flu Season
Fall has arrived, and with it, the start of flu season. While you can get the flu at any time, cases typically rise in October and hit their peak around the holidays (December-February). There’s no telling how bad the 2019-2020 season will be, but the high infection rate last year – and the virus’ life-threatening potential – are ample reasons to take this threat … [Read more...]
In the Garden: Plant for Our Planet!
It’s out with the old and in with the new for our fall vegetable gardens. Fall is the time to clean out any surviving summer vegetable plants that have been baked by the sun and soaked by the rain. Any plants that are still looking good right now are extremely heat-tolerant like Malabar spinach, okra, and winged beans. Hot peppers and eggplants are still hanging in there, too. … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: One-Pot Spiced Pork Tenderloin With Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
September to me is all about getting back into a solid routine before the holidays arrive. Once school starts in August, I like to work on meal planning. This helps me get out of any sort of dinnertime rut I may be feeling, helps me stay organized, and helps me stress less during the week. I often lean on one-pot meals at least 1-2 times a week. By September, we … [Read more...]