by kathryn matthews | Jan 12, 2014 | Animal Protein
January in New York, whether upstate or in Manhattan, usually means braving bone-chilling temperatures, howling winds, and a periodic dumping of snow that slows the pace of the City—and all points north—to a temporary crawl. It’s this time of year that my nesting...
by kathryn matthews | Jan 5, 2014 | Gluten-Free Baking
Growing up, one of my favorite childhood treats was my mother’s sour cream coffee cake: the perfect marriage of a rich, moist yellow cake with the irresistible sugary crunch of its walnut-raisin topping. I inherited my mother’s much-coveted recipe. And, I confess,...
by kathryn matthews | Dec 18, 2013 | Holidays and Your Health
One of the things I loved about our old farmhouse in upstate New York was celebrating Christmas with a live tree. Picking a tree and hauling it home was always a holiday ritual to which I looked forward. Oh, sure, I noticed that I always felt somewhat rundown, that I...
by kathryn matthews | Nov 23, 2013 | Breakfast Treats
In late fall, on days when the sky stretches grey and moody as far as the eye can see, and a bone-cold chill hints at snow to come, I often wake up on weekends at our old upstate New York farmhouse craving….muffins. And what I want are Paleo Serrano-Chili...
by kathryn matthews | Oct 28, 2013 | Real Food Wisdom
The end of October ushers in shorter days and chilly evenings. The kids are knee-deep in school activities. As our work and social obligations multiply, our stress levels climb…and, boo!! We’re primed for a taste of sugar. Happy Halloween! To crave sweet-tasting...
