Nutritional Tips

Must share this tip I only just learned of: The next time you fancy an aged steak, but prefer not to pay the sometimes steep price, cook your meat after it's had a 30 minute freeze period… in the freezer!  I prepared a NY Strip for myself and my husband last night for dinner and […]

I practice what I preach… and here's the proof:  Make the time to prepare your healthy foods- and plenty of 'em.  Keep the ktichen and fridge stocked so that you, your kids, your spouse and grandma, too (you get the point) have their choice of healthy, Paleo options at their fingertips. Got a busy schedule? […]

Did you know you could make granita- a refreshing, frozen dessert… with JUST FRUIT? Throw your fave summer sweeties into a food processor- try peach, plum, nectarine, berries… just to list a few- and pulse until smooth.  Place in freezer-safe dish and cover with foil.  Freeze 2 -3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes with a […]

One of the most practical things I learned in culinary school is implementing the term 'Mise En Place"; literally 'putting in place'.   In other words, getting every little prep portion done before you actually cook.  Chop ALL the onions, dice all the garlic, press ALL the ginger, cut ALL the kale (of course- had […]