(Almost) Dairy Free Lasagna
I wanted to make some lasagna last week, but I just can’t eat ricotta, mozarella or any dairy to speak of. I decided to set out and try to adapt a recipe using cashew cream as my “ricotta” replacement. I used pasta that was fresh...
Middle Eastern “Sliders” with Sumac Onions
This is a really fun and very healthy “take” on the American slider – a tiny fat and carb heavy cheesburger that many restaurants have. I’ve adapted this recipe from the cookbook “Orient Express” by Silvena Rowe. She used veal, I use only grass fed...
Cashew Cream
What the heck is cashew cream? It’s a great dairy free alternative to cream in recipes, and it can take on many flavors, making it versatile for both savory and sweet recipes. Yes, it has fat, but it is the good kind of fat. I’ll...
A calorie is not just a calorie…
Scientific research concludes there are real health benefits to low Glycemic Index/Load (GI/GL) diets. After reviewing all the latest research on glycemic index, glycemic load and glycemic response, an international committee of leading nutrition scientists have released a Scientific Consensus Statement that concludes that carbohydrate...
Near water? Skip that hand sanitizer…
Washing our hands is something we do many times a day because it’s a proven way to kill germs. So why should I talk about something you already do? Because it’s an effective — but often overlooked — way to reduce your exposure to toxic...
Vitamin D is NOT a vitamin. But it’s critical to staying well.
I originally wrote this article in 2013, and I’ve updated it annually with more research and to stress it’s importance in immunity. The COVID pandemic made it crystal clear we all need to maintain healthy levels, as our ancestors were outside, without sunscreen routinely. Do...
Dairy Free Chocolate Mousse
Who didn’t eat instant or boxed Chocolate Pudding when they were young? Now that I know what’s in it (read the label sometime… ugh), I stay clear. Besides, there are lots of reasons to not eat heavy cream and milk. I do not eat dairy...
New Age Waldorf Salad
Waldorf Salad got its name from the Waldorf Hotel in NYC. It was very famous in the early 20th century when salad was a block of iceberg lettuce with Thousand Island (Russian) dressing and maybe a tomato garnish. I’ve created, based on recipes in the...
Lying Labels
My son, who is 24, sent this to me yesterday. Not only am I proud he took the time to watch this, but I’m relieved he’s learning this at 24, which is decades before most of us learned it! This guy was on Kraft’s team,...
Label Lessons…learned the hard way!
Last week I was on vacation. I wrote this on the plane. Heading to Nashville, I was already planning how to sample but not succumb to the southern cuisine of fried chicken, grits and mashed potatoes, but it turns out I had to worry closer...
HFCS a.k.a. The Devil
What is the worst thing the food industry has come up with in the last 30 years? Well, that list is long, but topping the list is High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). Why is it so bad? Let’s see… High Fructose Corn Syrup is made from...
Healthy Ginger Carrot Soup
This recipe is amazing because it tastes BETTER than the usual carrot soup with dairy. And the thai red chili paste can add a kick or add HOT depending on your preference. You can even put it on the table for those who love spicy...
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