What would it be like if you had a garden that yielded abundant food but required no care? What if the vegetables it offered were loaded with nutrition, and you didn’t even need to pull weeds around it or feed it compost? Sound too good to be true? Au contraire! In the spring, I rarely […]
Ooh! Ooh! Cardoons! Read More »
Is there anything more inviting than the smell of baking bread? Freshly-baked bread spread with rich butter seems like one of the most wholesome things we could feed our families until we read about the problems associated with gluten, refined flours, or unsoaked grains. Perhaps, like I was, you’re confused by all the conflicting messages
Whole Grains, Demystified Read More »
“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 »
Leave those tacky cartons at the grocery store. Wait ‘till you taste this rich and nutrient dense version of eggnog! This drink will offset any other holiday beverages, which by the way, are not as health supporting. What you and your family deserve this Christmas is rich, thick eggnog that’s loaded with live enzymes, nutrient
The Only Eggnog Recipe You’ll Ever Need. Period. Read More »
Wouldn’t you love to give a great gift this Christmas? I have three suggestions this year. They’re homemade and delicious, but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you’ll be slaving over a hot stove! These are easy, but beware. You’ll want to make a couple extra batches for yourself. Chutney…Kick it up a notch when you
Ho-Ho-Ho! Munch. Munch. Read More »
I recently came across an article that described what the original Thanksgiving dinner would have been like. It seemed to look down its long aquiline nose at the simpler fare of 1621, as if our modern smorgasbord actually could boast a superior culinary position. Today, typical meals include lavish, sweet pies made with vegetable oils
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This lovely recipe is based on the flourless cakes that have become so popular in high-end restaurants. (See my Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe below!) It is rich, satisfying and doesn’t seem like a substitute cake at all. It’s become my family’s favorite birthday cake. The main ingredient may surprise you. Beans! Here’s what you do:
Kvass. It might be new to the store shelves, but it’s actually an age-old beverage, hailing from Russia and it’s lip-smacking good. Years ago, I discovered Kvass (Russian for “leaven”) and it definitely raises the bar. Here’s a drink that takes the simplest ingredients and transforms them into a refreshing drink, but what’s more, a
Discovering Kvass! Read More »
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