This is a bean-free chili… Grass-fed and grass-finished ground beef simmers in an organic tomato sauce bolstered by a medley of aromatics and chili spices that will have your mouth dancing! Serve over brown basmati rice. This is a delicious way to celebrate the Chinese New Year! Sichuan-style Chili 1-1/2 pounds of grass-fed & grass-finished […]
Relationships…and Your Health
— Happy Lunar New Year! The bittersweet plant, also known as climbing nightshade, pops up along a certain stretch of the country road that I walk. The tangle of vines, from which bright red berries hang, is beautiful…and often ends up on our fireplace mantle as a decorative element. Bittersweet symbolizes truth, honesty and, energetically, […]
Pasture-Raised Pork Chop with Scallion-Garlic Rub
One of my favorite cozy winter meals is a pasture-raised pork chop with buckwheat “grits” (actually, it’s organic Cream of Buckwheat) and any variation of greens, raw or cooked. Pasture-raised pork is an excellent source of lean protein. It’s also an excellent source of B Vitamins (B6, B12, niacin, thiamine); a good source of Vitamin […]
Baby Pasture-Raised Lamb Burgers with Coconut Milk Tzatziki
This is a delicious, Greek-style take on pasture-raised lamb burgers—fragrant with a medley of fresh herbs and topped with coconut milk tzatziki. Cast-Iron Skillet Baby Pasture-Raised Lamb Burgers 1 pound pasture-raised ground lamb 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions 2 tablespoons mint, chopped fine 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped fine […]
Cleanse Salad
Mixing flavors and textures can turn a simple salad into a satisfying and nourishing meal. Why is this salad so satisfying? Because the flavors are balanced, in harmony and the textures are diverse, from tender leafy greens, to tiny bursts of pomegranate seed sweetness. This nutrient-dense salad comes together in a delicious way: a nice […]
Cumin-Spiced Lamb Ragu with Butternut Squash Noodles
When it’s bone-cold outside, this body-warming one-pot dish will be welcome at your dinner table! This stealth vegetable-packed ragu is loaded with immune-boosting vitamins and minerals. The parsnip and carrot impart a delicious sweetness, kind of like a “meaty” carrot cake! It’s both savory and sweet, wonderfully spiced and leaves you feeling sated and satisfied. […]
Healthy Home Cooking Holiday Gift Guide
Whether your health goal in 2020 is to have more energy, less pain, lose weight, reduce stress, or to feel less anxious and happier, the best place to start is in your kitchen. Yes, the gift of good health starts your kitchen. I know, I know. You don’t have time. You don’t have the energy […]
Tiger Nut-Chocolate Birthday Cake with Chocolate Ganache
The last time I attempted to bake a gluten-free, dairy-free birthday cake was 6 years ago. I decided to try again. I wanted to make a chocolate layer cake to celebrate my birthday this year—as well as my sister’s recent significant birthday. One of the most effective ways that I manage my Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an […]
9 Ways to Cope with Loneliness Over the Holidays (Part 2)
Loneliness and the Holidays (Part 1) If you find yourself feeling lonely over the holidays, look at this as an opportunity to understand what is at the root of your loneliness and what you may need to pay attention to, or change in your life. Some ways to cope: 1. Downsize your expectations. It is […]
Loneliness and the Holidays (Part 1)
Loneliness is a universal human condition. Everyone—whether single or married, with children or without, wealthy or not—has felt lonely. Feelings of loneliness can run especially deep over the holidays. You are not alone. Loneliness among Americans is now at an all-time high. In a loneliness study, published in International Psychogeriatrics, researchers found that, among 340 […]