April 1, 2011
Click for the RESULTS of the 2011 PALEO community survey that was recently conducted…
Read More ›
March 31, 2011
Fat Stigma Is Fast Spreading Around the Globe, reads one of the headlines on today's NY Times. Researchers, according to this article, are concerned that by global health officials' treatment of obesity as 'worrisome public health threat', the 'troubling' side effect will be a growing stigma against people who are fat. What's the answer? How […]
Read More ›
March 31, 2011
I received an email yesterday from one of the many health-related e-lists I'm on. This one featured a piece about 'Low Calorie (150) POWER Snacks'. Who ever said snacks should be lower in calories than meals? My personal philosophy is BALANCE. Whether you are someone (like me), an endurance athlete, who eats several times per […]
Read More ›
March 31, 2011
"Should 'foods' like Jell-O, Lucky Charms and Lemonade carry warnings that the artificial colors may worsen behavior problems like hyperactivity in some children?", asks a piece in today's NY Times? Hmmm… OF COURSE! How unfortunate that we are living in a time such that the government has allowed people to feel they can rest assured […]
Read More ›
March 30, 2011
Feeling confused as to which grass fed cut you should order when you're at your local butcher, or ordering online, perhaps from Rocky Mountain Cuts ? Here are the very basics of some of the options: Filet Mignon - From the tenderloin, tender, expensive Porterhouse/T-Bone/Strip – The short loin can be cut into two steaks, the T Bone […]
Read More ›
March 29, 2011
The addition of some dried Porcini mushrooms, fresh Thyme, a Bay leaf or two and some red wine can impart depth and layers to the already delicious flavor template that exists from the beef itself! Saute cubed, grass fed beef in olive oil (must say it again- in the words of Julia Child- make sure […]
Read More ›
March 28, 2011
Click HERE to vote for me. To be clear, I'm not asking for your vote as a function of vanity; rather, the more people I can reach via a platform such as a national magazine, the more I can educate about HEALTHY EATING- my passion and purpose in life!!
Read More ›
March 28, 2011
One of the lovely things about Paleo eating is that our palates, fresh from the removal of loads of additives and excessive salts & sugars, can so much more enjoy the flavors of spices, herbs and… FOOD, sometimes in its simplest state! Learning to incorporate many subtle to intense flavors is but one of the […]
Read More ›
March 27, 2011
Saute some fresh ginger and garlic in some organic coconut oil over medium heat in your cast iron skillet. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let sit for about 10' while you steam or saute up some of your favourite leafy greens! Use shell on shrimp (like skin- on poultry, this will elicit […]
Read More ›
March 26, 2011
Last night, I threw together a lovely meal after a long day of work. My husband was out of town; even though I was going to dine solo, there's no need to lower the cooking and presentation standard that I hold so high! I seared some bone in, skin on free range, organic chicken breast […]
Read More ›