Superfood
You Know You’ve Changed When…
I am helping to plan a baby shower for this weekend (although Kyle has done most of the work since we are having a hard time meshing our schedules…for the last 6 months or so). I’m bringing some of the food, and for some reason this is proving to be more difficult than I anticipated. …
Why Can’t You Just Be Normal?
Has anyone ever asked you that question? No one has asked me that in a while, but I’ll admit that it has happened in the past. I suppose “normal” refers to “just like everyone else,” because I’m pretty normal compared to my own standards. I do find, however, that sometimes I forget that I can …
The Spice Diaries: Cinnamon
I remember the way I used to eat cinnamon: Mixed with granulated sugar and sprinkled on toast. It was great, and I sure wasn’t doing that for the health benefits as a kid—but maybe somehow it helped take the unhealthy edge off all the sugar and non-whole wheat bread I was eating? Probably not, but …
Veggie Week Continued
In the last 48 hours, I’ve continued my veggie bliss—I know, it’s summer and I should be eating raw veggies and salads. But for some reason I just want them cooked. So I’m going with it! My conclusion from that dinner? I love cooked veggies, and I don’t love Runner’s World. Maybe I’m just jealous …
Power Tools in the Kitchen?
Petra came over one evening last week, and we opened seven coconuts. If you’ve ever attempted this, you’re impressed because it’s hard work and very messy! That being acknowledged, I should also admit that I am the Queen of Convenience and I really wanted to make this process as easy and as convenient as possible. …
The Spice Diaries: Turmeric
With a warm peppery, bitter flavor, boasting hints of orange and ginger, this super duper spice has a lot to offer to your health and your taste buds! Most people associate turmeric with curry, but it can be used for other things too. Turmeric comes from the Curcuma Longa root and the orange-y yellow-y color …
Aloe Cooler
Have you ever eaten aloe? I know, you’ve put it on a sunburn. But you really can eat it too (or drink it, in my case!). Let me tell you why, and then show you two drinks I’ve made with it. Aloe is a member of the lily family, and is one of the healthiest …
Coconut Kefir
I’ve been reading a lot about bacteria balance within the body. Riveting, no…Useful, YES! Donna Gates, of the Body Ecology Diet, promotes the consumption of fermented foods to help the body digest and the immune system to work well. My first experiment with fermented foods (making them myself, that is) was the Almond Cheese. And …
Just Another Bacteria Filled Sunday…
I got up early today (partly because I always do, and partly because I had hoped to get all my work done then and have the rest of the day to do what I want…no dice. I wasted time online and then went to the gym…and then went to Lori’s to pick up some more …