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 […]
The amazing mace
Last week, I posted an article about the most intriguing little spice in the cupboard—nutmeg. The nutmeg tree not only provides us with the lovely warming spice nutmeg, but the nutmeg fruit has a beautiful lacy covering used to make the equally as warm and pungent spice known as mace. Mace has a spicy flavor […]
Pretty up your dinner table with Flower Sprouts®
There’s a new vegetable on the block and if you spot it on your travels, I highly recommend that you try it. Flower Sprouts® are a gorgeous cross between kale and Brussels sprouts. They look like tiny little cabbages with streaks of purple on frilly green leaves. This vegetable was developed with the hopes of […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]