by kathryn matthews | Apr 9, 2020 | Real Food Wisdom
When it came to food, our ancestors never wasted as much as we do. When an animal was available to eat, EVERY part of animal was viewed as edible—not just “lean protein (muscle meats). This included organ meats, like liver; animal fat and bones. Speaking of bones…bone...
by kathryn matthews | Apr 3, 2020 | Anti-inflammatory, Autoimmune-friendly, Paleo, Thyroid-friendly, Vegetables
How often have you bought produce from the farmers’ market only to get busy at work, and later discover that once beautiful produce has “died”, untouched, in your crisper?! Same with leftovers…how often have you stored leftovers in the fridge, with the intention of...
by kathryn matthews | Mar 30, 2020 | Animal Protein
High-quality healthy fats, like pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed butter (or grass-fed ghee, coconut oil, olive oil), are the star of this simple dish. If you can tolerate healthy fats, like pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed butter, these budget-friendly foods can...
by kathryn matthews | Mar 28, 2020 | Animal Protein
Ragus are a part of classic Italian cooking. A traditional ragu is a meat-based sauce that typically consists of ground meat (beef, lamb, veal, pork or poultry), a sofrito of minced onions, carrots and celery (sometimes, pancetta); vegetables; tomato puree; wine,...
by kathryn matthews | Mar 24, 2020 | Animal Protein, Anti-inflammatory, Autoimmune-friendly, Paleo
Allium vegetables are in the the garlic and onion family and include: Red onion Leeks Ramps Scallions Chives Garlic Chives, a.k.a. Chinese Chives Shallots Allium vegetables contain organosulfur compounds, which contribute to their distinctly pungent aroma. These...