RATATOUILLE: A LOW CARB CLASSIC
RATATOUILLE, 2014, JUDY BARNES BAKER I tried a lot of classic recipes for this dish before hitting on just the right combination to make the magic happen. This makes a lot, but it gets even better...
View ArticleNO BAKE LEMON MINI TARTS: SUGAR-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE, EGG-FREE
LEMON TARTLETS, (c) 2014 JUDY BARNES BAKER I found some cute little tarts at Whole Foods called, Hail Merry. They were egg-free, dairy-free, and raw but the first ingredient was agave nectar. I...
View ArticleANOTHER BENEFIT OF CHOCOLATE AND A LUSCIOUS CHOCOLATE TART
CHOCOLATE TART, (c) 2014, JUDY BARNES BAKER CHOCOLATE We can add yet another one to the long list of benefits that come from eating chocolate. A new study from Harvard found that the flavanoids in...
View ArticlePetition to the USDA and the DHHS: CREATE DIETARY GUIDELINES THAT WORK!
Adele Hite, of the Healthy Nation Coalition, is petitioning the agencies responsible for setting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to give us guidelines that actually serve the American people. The...
View ArticleFROM THE NEW YORK TIMES: A BETTER ALTERNATIVE TO STATINS?
Photo from NY Times, 11/18/ 2014 This story was in the headlines today. Merck finally got the results they were looking for on their drug Vytorin. Note that the drug did not lower plaque build-up and...
View ArticleROAST TURKEY WITH BROWN SAUCE AND A TURKEY PRIMER
ROAST TURKEY, (c) 2012, JUDY BARNES BAKER Roast Turkey Is it really worth the effort to have a turkey that looks like a Norman Rockwell illustration? Or could you be happy with one that cooks quickly...
View ArticleSIMPLIFY YOUR HOLIDAYS: GIVE BOOKS
Books make perfect gifts; you can always find something that will delight everyone on your list. If you order online, it takes just a few clicks and your choices can be on their way, boxed, wrapped,...
View ArticleMAITAKE MUSHROOM FRIES
FRESH, WILD MAITAKE MUSHROOM Maitake mushrooms (Grifola fondosa) are prized for their rich, woodsy flavor and meaty texture. They are also called Hen of the Woods because their feathery rosettes...
View ArticleALMOND CRISP COOKIES AND CRACKERS
(C) 2014, MAKING ALMOND CRISPS, JUDY BARNES BAKER There are at least 12 variations, both sweet and savory, for these little crackers/cookies in my book, "Nourished." They provide a little crunch for...
View ArticleTHE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN
THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN One look at the whimsical cover illustration makes it clear that this is going to be a fun read, not a dry discourse on biochemistry. Basically, The World Turned Upside...
View ArticleCHRISTMAS PUDDING WITH SUGAR-FREE CANDIED FRUIT
CHRISTMAS PUDDING, (c) 2012, JUDY BARNES BAKER I'm making several recipes with candied kumquats and cranberries for the holidays. They probably won't be up in time for you to make them this Christmas,...
View ArticlePROSCIUTTO ROSEBUDS; the cutest appetizers ever!
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED STUFFED CANDIED KUMQUATS I've always loved bacon-wrapped dates but they are really high in sugar. In fact, dates are sugar (look up "date sugar" if you don't believe it). When I was...
View Article2014 WRAP UP AND ONE MORE HOLIDAY RECIPE
FRUITCAKE, (c) 2014, JUDY BARNES BAKER YEAR END WRAP UP 2014 has been a remarkable year--the message about what constitutes a healthful diet has finally made it into mainstream media! I tip my hat and...
View ArticleWHAT WOULD YOU GET IF YOU COMBINED THE WORLD'S TASTIEST FOOD WITH THE MOST...
KIPPERED HERRING WITH BROILED TOMATO, Singletrack Forum I'm taking about bacon and fish, in case you didn't guess. If you have family members who don't like fish, this might just convert them....
View ArticleSPINACH WITH CHEESE, SAAG PANEER
SAAG PANEER, by Quadell SAAG PANEER Spinach with paneer cheese is one of the most popular dishes in Indian cuisine and one that is naturally low in carbs. It's not very photogenic, but tasty! Saag...
View ArticlePICADILLO (CUBAN STEW)
PICADILLO, (c) 2015, JUDY BARNES BAKER PICADILLO SERVED WITH PUMPKIN TAMALES, (c) 2015 JUDY BARNES BAKER An article titled, "Endangered Cuban Cuisine Preserved by Cooks in America," by Colleen...
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THE ASIAN LOW CARB SECRET, (c) 2015, KELLY PETERSON How many times have you heard the argument that rice and noodles can't be bad for you because those who live in Asian countries eat it as a staple...
View ArticlePolicy Does Not Equal Science: Development of U.S. Dietary Guidelines, A...
A must-see video from Adele Hite. Please share this. (c) 2015, Judy Barnes Baker, www.carbwars.blogspot.com
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