WHY MOST ALMOND BUTTER IS BAD FOR YOU
I feel a mix of amusement and annoyance when I see on the Internet headings like, “Almonds: the World’s Healthiest Food.” These sites, when looked at, inevitably include a list with the nutritional...
View ArticleKimbap
Although kimbap does not usually include raw fish, as sushi does, we were gifted some sashimi grade salmon and included it in this meal pictured. Here’s some baby shrimp topped with sauteed fresh...
View ArticleMamas Are Supposed to Have Secrets
Here’s how two frozen cubes of liver look on my cutting board; one is thinly sliced and ready for use in any recipe. It’s not just what’s in holiday stockings that mamas keep a secret. Some secrets are...
View ArticlePantry and Shopping Caution
That’s Funny: Foods NOT to Eat (And why…) Here are some great “pantry” staples: fermented cod liver oil, coconut oil, olive oil, grass-fed local farm eggs, lot of fresh produce… things to fill the...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Own Fermented Vegetables
“If the meal consists entirely of cooked foods, then a lacto-fermented condiment is a must.”-S.Fallon Why eat fermented vegetables? Protect the body against infection by stimulating the immune system....
View ArticleDairy-Free Vanilla Bean Custard Recipe (GAPS)
This pictured custard uses added chia seeds to thicken up a room-temperature custard into a mouthfeel dream. My 12-year-old daughter actually made this version! :) Comfort foods are often defined by...
View ArticleHow to *Thrive* on the GAPS INTRODUCTION Diet
We all know by now that it’s all about the journey, right? But when it comes to healing one does want to arrive. Ironically, although we are people who like to make progress, to strain forward, to...
View ArticleHoney-Basil Simple Syrup with Fresh Local Strawberries and Cultured Cream
Fresh strawberries and summer basil, both backyard-grown, or sourced from the Farmer’s Market, are sumptuous, titillating, natural treats. There is really nothing like a strawberry, for sweetness and...
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