The New Normal: Good-Bye Plastic Bags!

The New Normal: Good-Bye Plastic Bags!

This morning, I brought home my groceries from Whole Foods Market in a recyclable bag lined with paper bags. It’s Day 1 of the New York State ban on the distribution of plastic bags; this applies to anyone collecting NYS state tax…including grocery stores, home...
Poached Black Cod

Poached Black Cod

Despite its name, black cod is NOT a member of the cod family; it is a member of the fish family, Anoplopomatidae, which thrive in the Pacific Northwest waters. Black cod is also known as sable fish or butter fish (aptly named). Its high, healthy fat content gives...
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?

Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?

Mmmmm….This is one example of a quick throw-together, hormone-balancing breakfast that I regularly eat… A salad of organic greens: an Italian romaine mix and arugula in an raw apple-cider and olive oil vinaigrette Warmed wild-caught sardines (out of a tin) Hot curry...
Easy Turkey-Ginger Ragu

Easy Turkey-Ginger Ragu

Ragus are an easy-to-make and versatile weekday meal. You can hide extra vegetables (as long as they’re finely minced!) in ragus, especially, if you’re cooking for picky eaters! Transform any leftover ragu into a body-warming “soup”: simply add enough filtered water...