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Recipe Connection: Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing

September 24th, 2009 · 19 Comments · Do It Yourself, Recipes, Upgraded Nutrition

My husband is a great meter for new, homemade recipes. He’s very skeptical of things that I make myself that he already (really) enjoys from the store. When he says something like, “That looks just like a *real* English muffin!” it’s music to my poor, kitchen-weary ears. If husband says, “This might be better than [...]

Mental Mission: Baking Powder for Make-it-from-Scratch (and another EVOO update)

August 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized

Your mental mission for this week is to read the ingredients on your baking powder. What’s in there? Remember, if you’re in a dollar store, pick up some empty spray bottles for under your kitchen sink. Your Monday Mission after Analyzing Aluminum in August is over will be to avoid bleach in your kitchen. Mine [...]

A Good Deal on Top Fats

August 13th, 2009 · 42 Comments · Food for Thought, Frugality, Science of Nutrition, Super Foods, What to Buy

Please start with part one of this series, Olive Oil Update: Can you Saute with EVOO? Why did I come home from vacation to 63 pounds of oil on my porch? I found the best deal possible on olive oil and coconut oil and shared it with friends. A Nourishing and Frugal thing to do… [...]

Olive Oil Update: Can You Saute with EVOO?

August 11th, 2009 · 12 Comments · Food for Thought, Science of Nutrition, Super Foods, What to Buy

I can’t tell you how much joy it brings my heart to find a quality company with actual, reasonable, high-quality customer service. It’s also great if they sell a quality product that I need at a price that beats the grocery store. Today I get to share good news with you about just such a [...]