Are the holidays complete without cranberry sauce? I have to admit it’s a favorite of mine- jellied of course. Growing up, I loved slicing it up and plopping it next to the mashed potatoes so a little of the gravy would make its way to the crimson red disc. It was not only pretty but… Continue reading Healing Bone Broth Cranberry Sauce
Cold weather calls for a warming cup of coffee, am I right? Sipping on a mug filled with that steamy, aromatic brew is comforting and cherished (not to mention a ritual for many around the world). It can make or break any morning that’s for sure. Coffee seems like a simple culinary task; it only… Continue reading 4 Tips to Elevate Your Coffee Game
Balance is key: in life as in cooking. A harmony of flavors can make all the difference in a meal. Ever had a soup that was too salty or a sauce that was too sweet? One component can throw off the entire dish. You may be disappointed by the result or confused as to what… Continue reading Easy Flavor Hacks to Fix Any Seasoning Slipups
All right I’m calling it. The best pudding in the world of puddings is rice pudding. There, I said it. Hands down one of the classic desserts – for good reason. I mean, what’s not to love? The creamy starchiness of the rice, the spiciness of the cinnamon, the aromatic vanilla wafting as it cooks. … Continue reading Low-Carb Cauliflower Rice Pudding
Pumpkin gets its fair share come fall. We see it in pies, breads, as pastry fillings, even in beverages. Its mild flavor lends itself well to most dishes from sweet to savory, and it plays well with a variety of herbs and spices. Pretty much all types of squash are great options as a nutrient-dense… Continue reading Zoodles in Spicy Pumpkin Sauce
Fideo is one of things that takes me back to my childhood. It’s a fill-your-belly-and-your-soul kind of soup that is simple, yet never basic. I could eat bowl after bowl (and I have). For those of you without the luxury of growing up with this stuff, fideo (vermicelli), is first sauteed to release its nutty… Continue reading Low-Carb Fideo
Holistic medicine can be seen as unconventional in the Western world. This thought that our being is interconnected seems peculiar to some, after all we have been taught to compartmentalize our bodies. Tooth hurts? See a dentist. Foot issues? Call the podiatrist. Have a rash? See the dermatologist for some ointment. Conventional medicine doesn’t stop… Continue reading What is Whole Person Health?
We all deal with stress throughout our lives. It affects us in different ways, at different times, and our ability to cope with it varies from person to person and even from incident to incident. There are times when a bad grade or lackluster work project causes anguish. Sometimes it is an issue in our… Continue reading Stress and Nutrition: What to Include, What to Avoid
I use a lot of coconut products: oil, cream, butter, shredded, water. All add great additions to any dish whether sweet, savory or spicy, but none reign quite as supreme in my book as coconut milk. I use it a fair amount. It is rich, creamy, and has a very similar mouthfeel to cow’s milk. … Continue reading Coconut Milk Three Ways
If you saw my last post on meal prepping you saw that it is not always easy, but with a little planning it can be doable. A lot of time the biggest hurdle is figuring out what to buy. You want ingredients that keep for at least a few days, preferably a week. You also… Continue reading Creating a Meal Prep Menu
