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 […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Nuts over almond butter
I am a big fan of almond butter. This alternative to peanut butter is a staple in my home, especially now that I’m avoiding legumes (like peanuts) as part of my Paleo lifestyle. Almond butter is packed with essential fatty acids and multiple essential water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. Almond butter is an excellent source of […]
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, […]
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 […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Giving the green light to red kale
I am one of kale’s biggest cheerleaders. This probably doesn’t come as a great surprise to many of you, I’m sure! While your classic curly kale is my old standby, this time of year I like to spice things up by adding red kale to my shopping basket. Red kale has reddish-purple and green leaves, […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: All you need to know about pomelo
Pomelo fruits are in season between December and April, so it won’t be long before you see them popping up more often. These citrus fruits are larger than grapefruits (they are actually the largest members of the citrus family), with a sweet and floral flavor and a pale green yellow color. It’s believed that grapefruits […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Nab some crab apples
Crab apple trees are dropping their fruit all over the place these days. There are more than a hundred varieties of crab apples found in North America. While closely related, crab apples and regular eating apples are quite different. Most crab apples are too bitter to be eaten out of hand, but these acidic, smaller-than-golf-ball-sized […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: The ravishing watermelon radish
If you’ve ever walked past a watermelon radish at the grocery store, you probably did so not knowing how pretty this vegetable is when you get beyond the surface. The next time you encounter one of these unsuspecting round root vegetables, I encourage you to purchase one and give it a whirl. A relative of […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: More to tapioca than pudding!
Many people are familiar with the creamy white dessert known as tapioca pudding, but there’s a lot more than that to the root of the cassava plant. In some countries, tapioca (which is essentially a root vegetable) is eaten as a main dish for a good source of energy that is low in cholesterol. Tapioca […]