A previous post shared ideas for portioning out large pieces of protein into smaller “Protein Paks” that you keep stocked in the freezer. It’s a great way to make sure you always have some easily accessible protein. While that is certainly a handy tip, it can leave you wondering why the big fuss about protein … Read more
Serves: 6-8 Step 1: Saute Aromatics and Seasonings 1 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 med onion, diced to ½” 2 cups celery, diced to ¼” (from about 3 stalks) 4 cups mushrooms sliced ¼” thick (if large mushrooms, cut slices into halves or thirds) (from about 4 large or 8 medium mushrooms) 1 to 2 Tbsp. … Read more
Eating with the Seasons: What to eat when there’s nothing in the fridge? Ever open the fridge and panic because there’s nothing to eat? That’s how I felt a couple nights ago because I hadn’t gotten to the store. But wait! What about the celery sitting all alone in the back of the produce drawer? … Read more
Every now and then, I’m in a hurry and don’t take time to spice a dish. I always regret my hurry, however, because the food tastes so bland and boring. Do you think we shy away from making real, whole food meals because we fear they’ll be bland and boring–not nearly as excitingly tasteful as … Read more
We know the health care industry has a stake in our ill health. This is simply because sick people are the “resource” it needs to make money–and “managing” a condition long term is much more profitable than curing a condition. A recent article illustrated how this works in the cancer world: The big three drug … Read more
This mac ‘n cheese ad looks like a perfectly normal ad, right? Lusciously tempting food pic + catchy tagline. You see it, it registers, but likely as not it “goes in one ear (or eye) and out the other.” At least that’s what we think happens. The creators of these ads are not stupid. There … Read more
I love sharing recipes for whatever dishes I happen to be making at a particular time. But do I think you’re making them all? Not at all! So what good are recipes and why do I keep sharing them? In a word: Inspiration! If you should make one of my recipes, that’s great–and please let … Read more
Stir Fry Meal Idea: Thank Goodness for the Pantry Uh oh. Last week my fridge was barren and I couldn’t get to the store for a couple days. Fortunately I had a couple peppers left in the refrigerator–and a good pantry! So I had the makings for a quick stir-fry: Fresh Ingredients: ** Red and … Read more
What do good cooks do that struggling cooks don’t? Ever wonder why some people are able to make healthy and tasty meals no sweat? Here’s one reason: They use the same recipes over and over! Does that sound crazy? Terribly boring? It’s actually not crazy or boring at all, because good cooks don’t use the … Read more
Not long after starting my healthy eating journey I had a major revelation: Besides being the pathway to health, the kitchen offered endless opportunities to be green! So as I became healthier, I could help the planet become healthier, too. Here are a couple of the many “activist actions” I’ve discovered. Action#1: Skip Non-Stick One … Read more