I was a little late jumping onto the Instant Pot train, but now I really can’t remember what I did without it! It is my absolute favorite tool in the kitchen. Pressure cooking made easy-as-pie (hmmm… I haven’t tried making a pie in my pot yet…) The ease alone would be enough but Instant Pot […]
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Is the “Natural Flavoring” in Your Food Really from a Beaver’s Butt? You’re probably aware that most modern foods contain flavoring agents that are less than natural and wholesome. What you may not know, though, is that even natural flavorings aren’t necessarily what you think they are. A great example of this is a chemical […]
Continue ReadingFathers deserve to be showered with love every bit as much as we shower our Moms. Sadly, when it comes to the official day for Dad celebrating, Father’s Day, most of the time we’re low on ideas, having used all our creativity for Moms on their official day the month before. So, Dad usually gets […]
Continue ReadingMother’s Day is always special. Of course, I believe that’s because moms are special. They nurture us, feed us, and encourage us to grow into better people. They kiss boo-boos, drive away under-the-bed monsters, and generally help to make everything alright with the world. It’s always been strange to me that we choose only one […]
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Nutrition from eggs For the purposes of this article, we are discussing eggs from chickens. Duck is becoming easier to source and can be a preferred source for those allergic to chicken eggs. It is, however, important to note that the nutritional support from duck, turkey, goose, quail, or any other type of egg can vary […]
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Iodine is an essential nutrient In order for your body to keep the thyroid functioning properly while maintaining a healthy metabolism you need iodine. This tiny little gland (located in the neck near the larynx) is part of the endocrine system. It is responsible for producing the hormones that regulate your body’s metabolic rate. It also […]
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You wake up in the morning and you brush your teeth then wash your face with your all natural face wash. You’re in a hurry to get out the door for work but know you need to at least try to eat something, so you grab a ripe peach, or my favorite a crisp apple, […]
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A recent question about eating lentils brought up one of my favorite ways to eat them; in my Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie. Shepherd’s pie is such a great dish because it is so versatile; a “crust”, a vegetable filling and a mashed potato topping. It makes a delicious meal served with say, a hearty salad […]
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It’s the beginning of a new year. As in years past, this shift in the calendar brings up an exercise that I’ve been doing for several years now. I choose one word to be my word of the year. What’s in a word? In previous years I’ve chosen the words Inspire, Focus, Mindfulness, and Balance. As I’ve […]
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Good kitchen tools can help make cooking easy, delicious and fun. I’ve put together a list of a few of my favorites, the ones I find myself reaching for over and over again. Some are new discoveries and some are my dependable old friends. CHEF’S KNIFE Everyone needs a good chef’s knife. With an […]
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