What are your feelings on frozen meat storage?

"I've purchased a half a cow many years ago and it was a good deal overall but grass fed meat is getting much easier to get fresh. My question is geared more to nutrition, how long does meat stay and what is the best way to defrost?" Great question from one of my readers! First […]

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Presentation is Key… Even in a Bowl of Fruit!

Of course, we all like to see a lovely meal presented to us, whether we're at home, a restaurant or a friend's house.  It's not just a meal that should be in keeping with a beautiful aesthetic, though… Even a bowl of fruit, in my opinion, can be a gorgeous accent in any kitchen and […]

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Are You Eating When You’re Stressed?

One of my clients mentioned that he's doing quite well following The Paleo Diet, but he had a bout of 'stress eating' the other evening, which resulted in him picking away at some non-Paleo snacky bits that his wife had in the house (chips and beer). Many people turn to food for reasons other than […]

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Purple Peppers

Look what I found at Whole Foods: A Purple Pepper!  I hadn't seen one before, so I HAD to try it!   Purple peppers are a great source of vitamins C & A.  They are also high in lycopene, lutein and beta-carotene. Cut 'em up and eat 'em raw, dice them and scatter on top […]

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Microwaves–good or bad?

I don't own a microwave and I don't feel I'm missing anything in the least.  I've had them before and it seems that no matter how top of the line you get, and how clean you keep it, it always ends up smelling like that awful, junky one in office common kitchens! Certainly there are […]

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