Nutritional Approach

Let me start by preempting any commentary about grilling being a carcinogenic cooking method; for the purposes of this blog- it's a simple method of cooking outside for the holiday weekend with friends and family.  If you grill your food once in a while, I hardly feel that that, in and of itself is going […]

Of course, we all know that cavemen didn't drink soft drinks.   But will an occasional soda cause harm?  YES!  So- if you're thinking of having a traditional root-beer float on the 4th, read on: Root Beer is one of the highest sources of the anti nutrients, Saponins.  In a nut-shell, ingesting this is a […]

Yes, Burgers!!  No, I'm NOT suggesting you head out to the fast food joint and pick up a lunch full or who-knows-what.  On the contrary, take the time if you have the holiday weekend free, and create your own burgers! With a meat grinder attachment for your Kitchen Aid Mixer, making ANY type of burger […]

Have you gone just a little overboard in your zeal with veggie prep?  Don't worry- I do it all the time! If you find your fridge loaded down with five cups of steamed broccoli, a dish of roasted root veggies, 3 plates of sauteed spinach and a heaping dish of asparagus – all to yourself- […]