The Dry Aged Steak Result

Was quite average!  Curious to hear feedback from anyone who would care to share… To be completely honest, I prefer the dry aged beef I purchase from Whole Foods; second to that would be the 'not dry-aged' grass fed filet.   It was just so… regular! Good thing the rest of our dinner was delish- […]

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Sausage & Peppers

Try this lower-in-saturated-fat version than the traditional recipe for a classic Italian Favorite!No, I'm not suggesting you eat nitrite or nitrate-filled, high-sodium pork sausage on a regular basis!  However, there are a few really clean choices out there now for turkey sausages with zero additives, but loads of flavor!  I picked up a package at […]

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“Relish” that relish!

No, I'm not talking about the green, pickley, high in corn-syrup you buy in a jar and put on a hot dog!   By definition, relish is, "something savory or appetizing added to a meal". When we engage in healthy cooking, often times we might be at a loss for ways to add flavor, without […]

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Dry-Aging Your Own Beef

Is it possible?  Don't you have to own a meat-locker to dry age beef?  Apparently not!  While perusing though one of my most favorite cooking mag, COOK'S ILLUSTRATED, I came across a reader's inquiry about this topic. All one needs to do is to wrap each piece of filet mignon, for example, in a length […]

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Dry-Aging Your Own Beef

Is it possible?  Don't you have to own a meat-locker to dry age beef?  Apparently not!  While perusing though one of my most favorite cooking mag, COOK'S ILLUSTRATED, I came across a reader's inquiry about this topic. All one needs to do is to wrap each piece of filet mignon, for example, in a length […]

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Take Care of Your Feet

With as much pounding as I put my feet through, every time I go in for a mani/pedi, it seems the technician is always surprised that my feet DON'T look… well, thrashed! Why? Because I take care of them!   Even if you're not inclined to do the spa thing, at the very least, keep […]

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Lovely Rapini

Have you tried it?  It's a cousin of broccoli (aka broccoli rabe) and it's delightfully bitter and devine!   This cancer-fighter is LOADED with Vitamins C, A (which also are powerful antioxidants), Folate, Potassium, Fibre and Calcium. Try it steamed, sauteed in garlic & oil, braised underneath a nice piece of fresh salmon, or mixed […]

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Finding a New Run… that’s been there all along!

I ran at Griffith Park today.  In all the years I've lived in LA, I've never run there- gosh, how silly of me!Miles and miles of trails, your choice of hills or flat- many other people out walking, hiking, running, riding (bikes AND horses)…and so worth what turned out to be a very short drive […]

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“Leftover Stew”

Are you someone who mostly makes it a habit to cook your healthy meals & snacks to prepare for the next day,   but by the end of the week, you end up with the inevitable bunch of broccoli or half a roast chicken leftover?  Don't waste it- make a stew! No different than when […]

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