by kathryn matthews | Sep 12, 2021 | Gluten-Free Baking
One of my coziest childhood memories is waking up to the warm cinnamon-infused aroma of my mother’s homemade sour cream coffee cake baking in the oven. When I opened my eyes, I knew that my day would be off to a delicious start! These days, I no longer eat anything...
by kathryn matthews | Apr 6, 2021 | Real Food Wisdom
Do you dread—achoo! achoo! achoo!—spring? If so, you’re not alone! We should all love spring. It means the end of cold and snow (for the most part!), and it can be a beautiful season, with budding trees and flowers and a greening landscape.Unfortunately, the reality...
by kathryn matthews | Mar 31, 2021 | Real Food Wisdom
Bitter and pungent-tasting foods are largely absent from the Standard American Diet (SAD diet)—a way of eating characterized by refined grains, sugar (in all of its refined and processed forms), high intake of factory farm red meats, processed meats (think bacon,...
by kathryn matthews | Feb 23, 2021 | Heart Health
February is a heart-centric month. Valentine’s Day reminds us to nourish our relationships. And February is American Heart Month, reminding us that we also need to nourish and support our physical heart in healthy, loving ways. Unfortunately, heart disease remains the...
by kathryn matthews | Feb 9, 2021 | Holidays and Your Health
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to give someone you love—including yourself—healthy, home-baked treats. Valentine’s Day is synonymous with chocolate. However, when you bake for someone else—romantic partner, friend or family member(s)—don’t assume...
