CALORIES IN VERSUS CALORIES OUT
Ask anyone and they'll tell you the solution for obesity. Eat less; move more. Our collective weight problem would go away if all the overweight people just quit eating more calories than they...
View ArticleSPECIAL PRICE ON ALL LOW CARBING AMONG FRIENDS BOOKS!
Eureka Publishing has a St. Paddy's Day special for you! From today until 8:00 AM EST on Monday March 18, you can get any of the books in the Low Carbing Among Friends series for just $19.99! That's...
View ArticleE-BOOK REVIEW: AWAKEN; 30+ Egg Free and Grain Free Breakfasts
Karen Sorenson, my friend and co-author of the Low Carbing Among Friends cookbook series, has published her own e-book of breakfast recipes. Karen is an engineer by day, a foodie by night, and a...
View ArticleGLUTEN-FREE YOGURT BISCUITS
I am so excited about my new recipe! It came out perfect the first time I tried it. The recipe is super easy and quick to make and the biscuits taste astonishingly like the buttermilk biscuits my...
View ArticleCAN CARBS MAKE YOU KILL? KABC LOS ANGELES TALK RADIO
I had a quick spot on the McIntyre In the Morning Show on KABC Los Angeles this morning to talk about this recent news story that links carbs to violent behavior:...
View ArticleTHE ESSENCE OF SPRING: RHUBARB SHORTCAKE
My rhubarb plants start testing the air in the middle of winter, sending up ruffled probes through the mulch to ask, "Is it time yet?" Those persistent little sprouts are always a cheerful reminder...
View ArticleDO ONIONS MAKE YOU CRY?
I've tried a lot of things to keep from crying when I chop onions, like holding (unlit) matches in my teeth, putting the cutting board near an open flame, or chopping the onions under running water....
View ArticleSTOP BY AND SAY HELLO
I'll be signing my book, Nourished, and answering questions at Molbak's Garden and Home Center in Woodinville, WA this Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, as part of their...
View ArticleHOMINY ALERT
I've posted about how it is hard it is to determine the real nutritional data for foods before. (Here is a past article about dueling labels on dairy products:...
View ArticleMOROCCAN-STYLE RADISH SALAD
I have a new batch of Preserved Lemons that just reached tangy, salty perfection, and I'm still having fun trying new recipes using them. The latest is below. You can substitute a tablespoon of plain...
View ArticleGARY TAUBES IN SEATTLE
If you happen to be in the Seattle area tomorrow (May 2, 2013), here's a chance to attend a lecture by Gary Taubes. Check the site for details. "Gary Taubes - May 2nd - 5pm-7pm - Bastyr Auditorium...
View ArticleSTUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS FROM "NOURISHED"
Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms Fresh zucchini blossoms only last a day or two, so don’t expect to find them in the supermarket. Zucchini is notoriously prolific, however, and very easy to grow. A few...
View ArticleLAZY BONES BROTH AND BOUILLON CUBES: THE BEST MEDICINE
I wanted to take along something more nutritious than meal-replacement bars or powdered protein drinks on this year's cruise. Whatever I took needed to be able to withstand some time in transit...
View ArticleKABOCHA SQUASH FRIES
We are invited to my daughter's house for a Memorial Day cookout. There will be hamburgers (D and I will have lettuce wraps) and french fries. I plan to take Faux Sweet Potato Fries made with kabocha...
View ArticlePUMPKIN SPICE BISCUITS
Biscuits that taste like pumpkin bread! The optional currants will cost you an extra 1.3 net carbs each. (Gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and low-carb.) 3 cups almond flour 1 1/2...
View ArticleIFBC COMING TO SEATTLE
IFBC, The International Food Blogger's Conference for bloggers, food writers, cookbook authors, publishers, agents, editors, food brand and restaurant marketers, and public relations professionals, is...
View ArticleAN INVITATION FROM KRAFT FOODS
Would any of you like to be a consultant to the Kraft Food Company? It's a lot of fun, it only takes a few minutes a week, and you will have a chance to speak your mind and earn rewards. The folks at...
View ArticleLOW-CARB, GLUTEN-FREE, FLAX-FREE, FLEXIBLE WRAPS
I've been experimenting with flexible wraps since I posted an article about the potential dangers of flax, a common ingredient in many gluten-free wraps, breads, and tortillas. The original post is...
View ArticleBULLETPROOF® CHOCOLATE BARS
Unless you've been living under a rock (one not shared by a Paleo cave dweller) you have probably heard about Dave Asprey, The Bulletproof Executive, and his magic coffee. Dave is the computer genius...
View ArticleRETHINKING BACON AND THE BEST WAY TO COOK IT
Raw bacon Cooking bacon in oven Ready to eat It seems we just can’t resist bacon. Sales for bacon have held steady in spite of the fact that most people believe it is the most dangerous of all...
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