by kathryn matthews | Sep 14, 2021 | Animal Protein
A delicious twist on classic roast chicken? The addition of cinnamon! Beyond imparting a warm, sweet, fragrant aroma, cinnamon is a spice that has also been used medicinally since ancient times. The Chinese used cinnamon at least 5,000 years ago, and medicinal the use...
by kathryn matthews | Jul 5, 2020 | Anti-inflammatory, Autoimmune-friendly, Detoxification, Hormone Balance, Salads
Foods that are high in water can contribute to overall hydration. Bonus: they are also ideal fat-loss foods because, in addition to being high in water, they also contain fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. High water vegetables, like radishes, are low in...
by kathryn matthews | Feb 18, 2019 | Gluten-Free Baking
Do you enjoy a slow burn? Then you’ll love this gluten-free gingerbread! (And, no, you won’t be rating Scoville heat units…there are no chili peppers in the recipe!) Moist and flavorful, a combination of gently warming spices (including fresh ginger root)...
by kathryn matthews | Jan 5, 2015 | Anti-inflammatory, Autoimmune-friendly, Paleo, Smart Carbohydrates, Thyroid-friendly
I could prattle on about the many virtues of Kabocha squash, also known as Japanese pumpkin. In addition to sharing my kabocha squash fries recipe (see below), I’ll give you the cliff notes version on why kabocha is my favorite winter squash… Its flesh. Kabocha...
by kathryn matthews | Aug 10, 2014 | Gluten-Free Baking
At the pinnacle of summer in the Hudson Valley, dewy mornings give way to warm, sunny days, perfumed by honeysuckle. Evenings turn cool as the sun sets, leaving a pink dusk in its wake. And, as the light fades, settling into a pitch-black country sky speckled with...
