It’s hard to believe that this simple Italian salad has such a unique flavor from common ingredients. You have to taste it to believe it! I grew up eating this with crusty, homemade Italian bread still piping hot from the oven. My mother served it around Christmas and into January. Ingredients 3 oranges Sprigs […]
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Sunflower seeds have become the darling of my pantry. Wait until you taste this granola that makes my family smile and makes me relish how clever I am! Actually, I’m not all that clever. I have to give full credit to a great little company in Vermont that I recently learned about called Honest
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Despite what you may believe, eating well doesn’t have to mean a huge grocery bill. Here are some tricks I’ve employed over the years that helped me save money while ensuring that my children grew into strong, healthy men. Cut out the non-essentials. Eliminate all junk foods, including organic cookies, juice, crackers, chips and cereals. Commit to never buying
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Oh, the flurry of excitement of back to school time! Shiny, new school supplies and autumn clothes. Let’s take this opportunity to make a fresh start with our children’s meals as well. I urge my students to reassess their dietary habits yearly, just like a corporation regularly evaluates its efficiency and productivity. I urge you
Back to School? Time to Kick Food Choices Up a Notch! Read More »
For a growing family, I can’t think of a more perfect food than eggs. Rich in fat-soluble vitamins like A and D, eggs are an economical source of complete protein. But beware: all eggs are not created equal. I wanted to share these pictures with you to show the comparison between the fresh eggs from
Plump, Happy, Colorful Eggs! Read More »
I can’t imagine what my life would be like without homeopathy. It has changed my life, and the lives of my entire family, too. Years ago, I thought antibiotics were appropriate simply because my doctor said they were. I fell for immunotherapy and my allergies were driven to a deeper, more entrenched state. I firmly
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“Anyone who tells a lie has not a pure heart, and cannot make a good soup.” Leave it to the great Beethoven to mix morality with soup. (A tall order for his distressed servants, no doubt!) Allow me to be “pure-hearted” here and share a recipe that represents a key nutritional foundation with a symphony
I’ve made a little discovery. I can make crackers in infinite flavors and with a myriad of ingredients. They can be high or low carb, gluten free or include lots o’ gluten. They can be savory when I add cheese and olives, or sweet like graham crackers when I use a touch of cinnamon and
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For Valentine’s Day, why not give your loved ones a truly delicious and wholesome candy; one with ingredients that you love and can feel good about? Here’s what I make for my family on Valentine’s Day. Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Chocolate Layer 1 Cup Green Pasture’s coconut oil (One of the best brands) ¼
Make Your Valentine Candy, Then Relax…It’s Good Stuff Read More »
I love good food. Even my favorite movies attest to this: Big Night, Chocolat, Julie and Julia. And when it comes to foodstuff, I have a difficult time getting past the low-fat paradigm. As far as I’m concerned: fat is where it’s at. Now, not all fats are the same. Think of the distinction between
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