The following recipe uses whole-grain buckwheat noodles that have a great texture (not too heavy, as some whole grain pastas can be). Eden makes a 100% buckwheat soba noodle, which would even be gluten-free (some other brands include wheat flour as well). The sesame seeds can be white or brown (unhusked are healthier than white…
You might begin watching how much PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids) you consume, if you’re like me and have had a few inflammatory conditions. I’ve compiled a list…
Water kefir’s different that milky kefir. The grains grow in sugar water with a touch of molasses added. The kefir grains eat up the sugars and leave a fermented drink high in probiotics. A more economical probiotic than bottled ones, too, made with simple ingredients and an easy method. How cool is that?!
So… my soup ebook is coming together. Whoot! Expected release date, September 30. Exciting! I have to get excited. I have to talk about it. That way, you can keep me accountable.
A search for a naturally-colored “Red Velvet” cake led to this delicious dessert. Alas, experiments using beets to recreate the beautiful, rich red color of the classic Red Velvet Cake proved futile, but a wonderful “Chocolate” cake was discovered in the process. For homemakers looking for ways to incorporate more healthy ingredients into the family’s…
Don’t blame mom. She just knew what she heard on the television. She didn’t have the internet to use as her research library. Even now, a lot of my friends don’t know what PUFA is!
In my quest to get healthy chocolate, I’ve purchased those gourmet, fancy dark chocolate bars. But I’ve also worked with cocoa butter, cocoa mass, and raw cacao nibs. I’m finally onto something!
Update: I think Michael Pollan has made a great point, about how raw foods don’t always release as many nutrients as properly cooked foods (article here). So I toast my raw cacao nibs first, for 10-15 minutes in a 375 degree oven (and then 10 more minutes with the oven off), until darker-colored. They then…
I knew we’d need a snack before the 4th of July barbeque was finished. I also knew that at least a few of us were going “Paleo”, and were avoiding stuff like store-bought mayo. These deviled eggs were perfect!
The Pesto Torta holds up well for big events, keeping at room temperature for hours. It can be assembled the day before, and the pesto can be made ahead of time, as it stores well in the freezer. Serve with crackers or sliced baguettes, and if there happens to be any left over, it will…
