That 4pm slump. You know it well, don’t you? You’re itching to get out of the office, your mind is in a blur and that nagging twinge in your low back is screaming at you. In addition to having a hard time thinking about anything other than where you’re going to get your next sugar […]
Read More ›There are the must haves: the cast iron skillet, a good chef’s knife, a couple of solid cutting boards amongst them…and then there are the extras, the toys. From little gadgets, like a citrus juicer or garlic press, to more elaborate or expensive ones like a SousVide water oven, for anyone who’s idea of a […]
Read More ›I thought I’d overheard incorrectly but no, I was right. The barista at Starbucks today did, in fact, suggest to the woman in line behind me that she should ‘go for a Frappuccino because it’s Frappy Hour’. A play on happy hour, obviously, but it’s apparently a May Promo offering half off their signature […]
Read More ›“It cures cancer”. “It helps to create an alkaline pH in the body”. “It helps to detox the liver”. Whether one drinks the effervescent drinks because of the health claims or the taste, the questions often arise: 1) Is it Paleo? 2) Is it actually a good idea for all to consume with reckless abandon […]
Read More ›Often, people who are new to Paleo are a bit daunted by what they perceive could potentially be a very costly way to eat. This certainly can be the case, but it doesn’t have to be. What if we grew our own produce, or at least some of it? Thinking there’s no way you’ll ever […]
Read More ›When you read this, I’ll be in the midst of a half marathon, (thanks to the Word Press auto-post I use nearly every day…). As much as I love posting about my latest race as I genuinely appreciate the good luck or have fun wishes I receive from you, my readers, this time I’m writing […]
Read More ›I loved it right away but it took a while for me to recreate it. Soft boiled eggs are a nice happy medium between raw- which has the most nutrients but, unless the source is one you’re completely comfortable with, could potentially harbor bacteria- and hard boiled, which cooks many nutrients to death! I’d order […]
Read More ›Ok, not really. But almost. In my favorite part, the Wednesday Dining Section, of course, amidst a restaurant review of a place in San Fran, my eyes fell upon the following phrase: “It was like having dinner in a drafty but luxurious cave owned by an extremely sophisticated hunter-gatherer…” There it is. No, the restaurant […]
Read More ›Anyone out there in LA? If so, you’re likely familiar with one of the best farmer’s markets around, the Santa Monica Wednesday Market at the Promenade. As per their website: The Santa Monica Farmers Markets are committed to promoting healthful eating and sustainable agriculture in California by providing fresh agricultural products from small farms to […]
Read More ›I happened to glance at the cover of a magazine the other day when checking out at Whole Foods. An entire magazine dedicated to gluten free living! Initially, I thought it was fantastic, but then after seeing the titles of some of the articles, I realized that it could easily be interpreted that the positioning […]
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