Superfood Strawberry Strawberry season is upon us! From mid March through June 1st, sweet and succulent strawberries will be at their peak and plentiful in grocery stores, farmer’s markets and pick-your-own farms. Strawberries are not just another pretty face. They are considered a superfood, loaded with valuable...
Seasonal Spring Vegetables
We love this time of the year, and we especially love the spring vegetables that currently are in season. Here are a few of our favorites that can be found in the grocery store and farmers markets, all at seasonal pricing: Artichokes — Try grilling these beauties. Cut in half, lengthwise. Steam for 15 minutes...
Health Benefits of Red Wine and Dark Chocolate
We love red wine and dark chocolate. To call them “health foods” is stretching it, but each possesses healthy components. Whether you consider each as its own food group or only partake on occasion, there are ingredients in both that are considered beneficial to good health. Health Benefits of Red Wine Red wines,...
Whodini Sisters
More to this Bloody Mary mix than a catchy name If you ask any small business owner the back story of how the business came to be, most will have a common first step — inspiration. We started the Leaning Ladder out of a desire to combine our love of food prepared with quality and delicious ingredients with a...
Verdant Kitchen
In last week’s blog, we introduced you to Whodini Sisters Bloody Mary Potion, a locally made product. This week, we are featuring another fine product made here in Georgia, Verdant Kitchen. Products Using Georgia’s Own Ginger Farm Ginger root is a picky little root. The soil conditions and climate have to be just...
St. Patrick’s Day at Leaning Ladder
History of St. Patrick's Day March 17 commemorates St. Patrick’s Day here and worldwide. Born in Roman Britain, Patrick was kidnapped at the age of 16 by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Gaelic Ireland. While away, Patrick found God, and when he was able to return to the land of his birth, he became a priest....