I've been sort of intimidated by baby back ribs. I've had a rack of them in my freezer for months . I finally decided to just do it! I wanted to grill them on the barbecue, but I thought that would make them very tough… Click to Continue →

I have a bumper crop of arugula this year that is coming in all at once. I had to use it or lose it so I thought I might as well make arugula pesto and freeze it! Even though I love arugula, there is only… Click to Continue →

Edamame is a popular health food that many people use for snacks and appetizers. However, there is really nothing healthy about it. Edamame is usually served right in the pod. It's fun to scrape out the beans and pop them in your mouth. They are… Click to Continue →

I am so excited that I finally found a tool that makes very very thin, gluten-free and grain-free, angel hair pasta! This simple tool has revolutionized my menu! I love the julienned vegetables I can make with this simple tool, but the strands are more… Click to Continue →

I've seen many patients who tell me they have already done a detoxification program, but it didn't help their symptoms. In fact, it may have made things worse. It may have been a quick herbal powder for a few days, or a more involved program… Click to Continue →

What makes a salad dangerous to your heart? The salad dressing – if it is made with commercial vegetable oils! This dressing makes your salad both interesting and healthy! We know that inflammation is behind atherosclerosis, the main cause of coronary artery disease and heart… Click to Continue →

As an alternative practitioner I often come into contact with people who tell me that they have tried everything to manage or cure their chronic illness. My response is – maybe not. People like myself – those who have been in the natural healing world… Click to Continue →

It's fun to have the red, white and blue color theme for your July 4th party! It's easy to do even when you are on a Real Food diet or special diets like Paleo and GAPS! Most July 4th desserts involve the store bought, fructose… Click to Continue →

Most commercial snack bars are grain and carbohydrate based bars that are full of simple carbs and sugars. Of course they taste good and appeal to kids (and adults), but the high amounts of sugar raise your blood sugar levels through the roof and this… Click to Continue →

Wheat contains recently understood substances called amylase-trypsin inhibitors (ATIs) which have been found to activate a part of the immune system that increases intestinal inflammation. A new study published in Gastroenterology in April 2017, tested 38 gluten containing and gluten free products and measured the… Click to Continue →

I was able to source organic rhubarb that looked very fresh. I was always curious about how fermented rhubarb would taste so that is what I decided to so with it. Cultured rhubarb would be good as a condiment on top of a salad or… Click to Continue →

Meditation has been touted as a good tool for stress relief. But what if you are like me and just can't seem to stop your thoughts from spiraling around in your head? I have a solution. Try Vedic meditation. Vedic meditation is so simple you'll… Click to Continue →

This Grain Free, Dairy Free, Zucchini Lasagna recipe came out great and freezes well, so you can make two trays, cut into portions and freeze for another day! I wanted to use some of the organic zucchini I sourced the other day. I was thinking… Click to Continue →

Fennel has be one one of my favorite vegetables. Quick and easy, it adds a wonderful sweet/savory dimension to any meal! I love it roasted by itself, as demonstrated here, or cooked in soups or stews. Fennel belongs to the Umbellifereae family and is closely… Click to Continue →