Get the family to the table with raclette

The Swiss mastered the art of playing with food a long time ago. It’s the Swiss we have to thank for Fondue. And we also have the Swiss to thank for raclette. Raclette has three different meanings. It can refer to a type of creamy cow’s milk cheese, a type of meal, or a cooking […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Sweet on bitter melon

Whether you refer to it as balsam pear, bitter gourd, or by its most common name of bitter melon, today we’re talking about a member of the plant family that includes melons, squashes, and cucumbers. Native to Africa and Asia, bitter melon has been used for medicinal purposes for its ability to cleanse the system […]

Let's hash it out!

I love leftovers. And one of my favorite ways to use leftovers is by turning them into a simple and satisfying hash. (Here’s a piece of trivia for you! The word “hash” comes from the french word “hache,” which means chopped.) In foodie terms, hash is defined as being a dish prepared with cooked meat […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Not all sausage is created equally

The only thing that hits the spots like eggs and bacon is eggs and sausage. Or, maybe a hot juicy sausage right off the grill. Or, sausage and peppers. Or, sausage and pasta. Or, sausage soup. Can you tell I love this delicious meat?! Sausages are not only scrumptious, but they’re also very versatile. But, […]

Beef up your protein intake with jerky

You might be surprised to see that I’ve decided to do a “Healthy Food” post on beef jerky. And if the only beef jerky you’re familiar with is that horrible stuff you find at the gas station, you’d be right to be surprised! I am not talking about that jerky. Those bags of commercial jerky […]

Double-dosing on bone broth

Bone broth is one of the most nutritious things you can put in your body. Made by simmering animal bones in water over the course of 36-72 hours, bone broth is a delicious, healing elixir. All those minerals from the bones are infused into the liquid through the simmering, being leeched out with the help […]

Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Smoked salmon

As a Paleoista, I’m always looking to change things up in my selection of proteins, and smoked salmon fits the bill any time of day. Smoked salmon is made by brining and smoking strips of salmon, giving it a wonderful flavor. Commonly referred to as lox and served with bagels, smoked salmon isn’t just for […]

Grown up lunch box gear

If you’re following a healthy lifestyle that involves you taking lunch to the office each day, first of all, know that I’m very proud of you! And second of all, do you have the right assortment of containers and gadgets to help you elevate that brown bag lunch? Let’s take a look at what you’re […]

Nothing but love for beef heart

Now, before you turn up your nose at the title of this article, please hear me out! Beef heart might sound tough to swallow (pun intended), but it really is quite a nice cut of meat. While the heart is an organ, beef heart doesn’t actually qualify as organ meat. It’s a muscle, so it […]