“Before eating, always take time to thank the food.”
– Arapaho

“A hungry stomach makes a short prayer.”
– Paiute

Indigenous Peoples Day in the United States* is celebrated annually on the second Monday in October – in Chicago's public school system, it has taken the place of Columbus Day as of earlier this year, amid some controversy.

Welcome to October, which just happens to be National Apple Month!

Pancakes without maple syrup. A PB&J without the J. Perhaps worst of all? A salad without salad dressing.