How to Make Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Ghee is one of those fats I had never heard of a year ago. Would you know ghee if you bumped into some on the…
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Research
If you love reading academic research and the science behind what you eat, this is the section for you. Join us as we try to understand how our bodies, earth, and food work and the causes of disease.
Food for Thought: Canola Oil, a Unique Omega-3…Thumbs up or Thumbs Down???
I used to use Canola oil almost exclusively as my liquid fat for baking. The popular press said it was the healthy oil. I felt…
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My First Roux (and a Cream of Potato Soup Recipe)
I can still picture standing in the kitchen my first summer in an apartment, talking on the phone with my mother. I called her a lot…
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Food for Thought: Are Polyunsaturated Oils Healthy?
Anyone want to disagree with me? Question my research? Please, do. Really. This may sound confrontational at first, but I truly appreciate and welcome those…
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Is Full-Fat Dairy Healthy? Why You Should Be Drinking Full-Fat Milk and Eating Lots of Butter
Ah, the French know their fats. When my husband worked with a Frenchman, he reminisced about this time of year in France: “Fall is the…
Butter vs. Margarine vs. “Spreads”: How do They Stack Up?
It’s time. Time to sign off of the fake butter revolution, and start putting real butter on your toast. And your mashed potatoes, vegetables, in your…
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Chicken Barley Leek Soup Recipe
I ran into a leek today at the supermarket. I’ve never bought a leek, or even looked one in the face before. The closest I’ve…
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Food for Thought: The Evils (?) of Saturated Fats
Quick quiz: Where have you heard this phrase before? “…as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol…” If you ever catch a…
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Food for Thought: Fat and Your Body
Does the very word, “fat” make you squirm and think of exercise and cellulite? Today I’m practically begging you to release your fear of fat.…
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A Fat Full Fall: Introduction
Does it ever drive you nuts that candy companies will slap a “Fat Free!” label on their packages, tempting sorry dieters to indulge in a…
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Is Water Kefir as Good as Soda Pop?
Huh? What’s kefir? And how do you pronounce it? If that’s you, I was right there with you a few months ago. I thought it…
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The Dangers of Bleach & Alternatives That Work
Have you ever felt ill after inhaling too much bleach? Do you feel that tickle in your throat when you clean with it? Do you…
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Soaked 100% Whole Grain Pancakes for Camping
Pancakes are a staple breakfast when we go camping. This soaked whole grain version makes the fluffiest pancakes ever. Not to mention you can make…
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Finally…Crunchy Pickles! (Lacto-Fermented and Canned)
Phew! I don’t like having mishaps and failures in the kitchen. So much time, so much capital and raw material invested in any new venture.…
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Olive Oil Update: Can You Saute with EVOO?
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…
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Food for Thought: Health Benefits of Cinnamon, Raw Honey, and Dark Chocolate
Well friends, we are on the last week of the Super Foods series! It’s been a good way to organize the ol’ blog for 15…
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Food for Thought: Spinach, the Ultimate Super Food’s Health Benefits
Many out there on the Internet are nominating spinach for the grand Super Food prize, calling it the healthiest food of all time. I knew…
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How to Use Up That Bag of Spinach Before it Gets Slimy
Spinach is one of those items that, when you want to use fresh, almost always results in some leftovers. A nice big bag or box…
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Real Food Wednesday: Seeking Information about Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Diet
This is a bit of a reverse post, because today rather than sharing information, I’m seeking some. I’m hoping the Real Food Wednesday readers, along…
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Cabbage Soup with Secret Super Food
Do you know the thrill of creating a recipe from scratch? I can’t tell you how tickled I get when I manage something like this…
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