From the Amtrak Station in Springfield, Illinois, you can walk seven blocks to the house in which Abraham Lincoln lived with his wife and children as he began his career in law and politics. Most of us picture Mr. Lincoln in his role as president during the Civil War, but he was also a husband, father, and neighbor, who experienced the same hopes, dreams and challenges of life which we experience today.
When someone mentions soy, most of us associate it with tofu. While tofu is one common use of soy, this versatile crop has a multitude of other uses. Soy is often called the miracle crop because of its multi-purpose characteristics. The soybean plant is a legume, like peas, beans, and lentils, and is used in many international cuisines.