Chasing Supplements (Part 1)

Here’s a sampling of the many supplement pitches I get every week or so. Save $100 on my 2 most prescribed products: Somnium & Lymphflo Vitamin K2: Beyond Bone and Heart Health Melatonin for more than sleep Enjoy better energy and cardiovascular health with Nitric Oxide New GI-Mood Probiotic The perfect protein powder for diabetics … Read more

Recipe: Boredom-Beating Asian Twist Salad–Take 2

In a previous post I shared my “recipe philosophy” for successful Meal Making Transformation. Because we need meal making to be manageable enough to do every day, we need manageable recipes, too. That’s why I’m starting this recipe with last week’s simple Green Salad with an Asian Twist so you can build on an already-familiar … Read more

Does Eating Irish Sea Moss Make You a Healthy Eater?

Apparently, the latest “it” food is Irish Sea Moss. But not the kind traditionally harvested along the Atlantic coasts of America and Europe, which is used to make soups, custards and ice creams. Today’s version is manufactured into highly profitable tinctures, supplements, gummies and even “skin smoothies,” sporting incredible health claims and endorsed by multiple … Read more

The one gift you really need–and it costs next to nothing!

Tucked away in the mountain parks near my home are a number of homesteads that have been preserved.  I like walking around and wondering what life was like in those remote quiet places, especially, of course, what kitchen and cooking life was like: No electricity, no running water, no cool lemon juicers (or lemons!) no … Read more

Shocked by Food Prices?

“Wow, food prices have really gone up!” My son had just gone grocery shopping and was shocked that his usual 10-15 items cost several dollars more than usual. While his surprise was certainly warranted, it wasn’t really surprising. News articles have been warning us about inflation for several weeks. For instance, one forewarned that “Rising … Read more