Or maybe just some peppermint? Simple tip- a sprig of real peppermint, or a dash of real peppermint extract in a cup of black espresso, dark as midnight on a moonless night, can add a little seasonal twist to an otherwise usual, albeit delicious, start to the day. Want a little extra treat? Top it […]
Read More ›A good friend of mine, who's a fab cook, was nervous this past Thanksgiving about her turkey not coming out well. She, like many others, was fearful it would be too dry. Practicing certain dishes makes sense, like salads or veggie dishes, but a turkey? Not too likely that a) you'll want to spend the […]
Read More ›Hello!Just a quick note to all my readers- fear not, when you do not see a post tomorrow AM at 6, PST… I'm doing a bit of experimenting with social media and have decided to see how a late afternoon post fares, as far as re-tweets and website traffic to MY STORE Thanks for all […]
Read More ›We may think pure Christmas Decor when we think 'pomander'. Easy to make at its most basic level: simple score even marks in a Navel Orange and stick whole cloves into the holes. Voila- an easy to make, and lovely, holiday scented craft idea. Or… How about turning it into a dessert? Wash, then slice […]
Read More ›Does it get more seasonally appropriate than roasted (Paleo) sprouts as part of the holiday feast? Quite timely to use this recipe as both another peek into our book as well as a tip to keep Paleo during the holidays! Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Pecans High in fiber, vitamin A, potassium and calcium – the delicate […]
Read More ›When we think of mince meat pie for Christmas Dinner, chances are we're really thinking of mock mince meat pie, as in a medley of chopped apples, raisins, orange zest, apple and orange juices. However, the original was made of- guess what- meat! Here is one recipe for a traditional , real mince meat pie: […]
Read More ›Dear Nell, Any suggestions for a PALEO version of a tradition in my family- the notorious Green Bean Casserole on the Christmas Dinner Table? Thanks, Betsy in Indianapolis I've heard of this, but I had to know more. I did a google search to find out what actually goes into this dish that […]
Read More ›With these three holiday favourites at our disposal to use any way we like, we can concoct numerous tasty treats without going off track. -Slice pears, toss with lemon to prevent discolouration due to oxidation, sprinkle with nutmeg and top with freshly toasted pecans. -Bake pumpkin in water, puree, mix in some real vanilla extract, […]
Read More ›Fond memories of playing in the snow as a kid, and running in from the cold to enjoy a cup of homemade hot cocoa are amongst those at the top of my Christmas Nostalgia list! Perhaps you have little ones who're out sleigh riding and you'd like to offer them a special holiday treat, but […]
Read More ›While unfamiliar to me at first, starting the dinner with a first course of 'prawns' is a mainstay in my husband's family in England, including on Christmas Day. Keep in mind, when he says 'prawn' it's what I'd call 'shrimp'. Important to clarify as I once forgot to do so when planning a meal for a client, to which […]
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