Who says cookies can't be healthy?  They can be when you substitute buckwheat for the nuts in the dough.  What exactly is buckwheat?  Buckwheat is a fruit seed and is a gluten-free alternative to grains.  It is rich in B vitamins, high in fiber, and has 8 essential amino acids.  Buckwheat lowers glucose levels and is beneficial for managing diabetes.  It has been found to lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol. On its own, it's really not that tasty but baked into a cookie, it's delicious!  This recipe comes from The New Whole Grains Cookbook:  terrific recipes using farro, quinoa, brown rice, barley, and many other delicious and nutritious grains by Robin Asbell.  It's loaded with information about many grains and includes photos with nearly every recipe. 

 

Traveling with my best friends is always an adventure.  Last spring San Antonio was our destination of choice.  Needless to say there was plenty of fun and laughter!  The San Antonio airport is fairly easy to maneuver through and the shuttle to the car rental place was fast and efficient.

 April is National Autism Month.  We have numerous resources about autism at the library, including books, medical databases, and local support group info.  This informative article from the Autism Society provides the basics on this complicated and often misunderstood disorder. 

 

Join the March for Babies and walk to celebrate a baby in your life.  Support the March of Dimes mission to help every baby be born healthy.  This year's march will be on Friday, April 25th at the Topeka Zoo.  Registration opens at 5:00pm and the march begins at 6:00pm.