That is the question on everyone’s mind these days, isn’t it?
I mean, it is, right? Don’t you think about it day and night? Don’t you waffle between buying a Vitamix or BlendTec blender and an Omega 8003 single-gear juicer? Doesn’t the agony of the juicing vs. blending debate keep you awake at night and haunt even your dreams? Don’t you [...]
Archive for February, 2008
To Juice or Not to Juice
Posted in Health, tagged Health, juicing on February 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Kale with Aduki Beans
Posted in Cooking, Recipes, tagged food, greens, vegetables on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is my very favorite way to eat kale, and I have received many good reviews from others who have tried it. The recipe come from a little booklet that accompanied my pH testing kit. Although this quick and easy dish makes a great side, I enjoy eating it as my main course. A bowl of [...]
Mexican-Style Collard Greens
Posted in Cooking, Recipes, tagged food, greens, vegetables on February 25, 2008 | 2 Comments »
As promised, here’s another idea for preparing greens. I tossed this together a few weeks ago after a man at my church described the way his father-in-law prepares collards. I had never thought of using Mexican flavors, but the dish turned out very well. It was a nice change of pace, and my husband and I [...]
Basic Sauteed Greens
Posted in Cooking, Recipes, tagged food, greens, vegetables on February 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
This is the simplest of preparations, and if you’ve done much cooking, you may say to yourself “Duh! As if anyone needed to tell me that.” I’m not pretending that this is some stroke of genius. But if you’re new to dark, leafy greens or if you’ve only had them Southern-style (i.e., mushy, limp, tasteless, and [...]
Eat Your Greens! But How?
Posted in Cooking, Health, tagged Cooking, food, Health, vegetables on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For a long time, I thought that the “dark, leafy greens” experts kept recommending included lettuces like green leaf and romaine. Then, one day, I discovered the truth.
And I died a little inside.
Kale, mustard greens, collard greens, and chard make up that group of super-foods. I’m a pretty adventurous eater, a lover of vegetables, but my heart did [...]
Alison’s White Turkey Chili
Posted in Cooking, Recipes, tagged chili, food, soup, turkey on February 20, 2008 | 4 Comments »
This has been a favorite of family and friends for years, and, since getting married, my husband has become a huge fan too. Not only is this chili packed with flavor, it’s incredibly healthy and even allergy-friendly.
Alison’s White Turkey Chili
1.25 pounds lean ground turkey (I waver between 93/7 and 97/3; either works just fine)
1 to 2 tablespoons virgin, [...]
Managing Herbs and Spices
Posted in Cooking, tagged Cooking, food, herbs, Organizing, spices on February 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »
My stash of herbs and spices torments me with its perpetual disorder. How about yours? Although I’ve struggled with a messy spice shelf for years, the problem has suddenly taken on a life of its own. With all the experimenting I’ve been doing lately, my collection has exploded from about 25 herbs and spices to more [...]
Cabbage for People Who Hate Cabbage
Posted in Cooking, Recipes, tagged cabbage, vegetables on February 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I know, I know. You hate cabbage. Can’t stand it. Ick. Ewww. Gross. Barf.
I’ve heard it all. My dad hates cabbage. My mom hates cabbage. My brother hates cabbage. Even my dog hates–no, wait, he eats anything. Including cabbage.
Seriously.
It happened last week. I abandoned half a head of cabbage on the countertop to check on some [...]
Death by Chocolate
Posted in Cooking, Recipes, tagged cake, chocolate on February 14, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.
At least, I’m planning to.
A decidedly gluten-full chocolate cake lies in wait in my oven at this very moment, and the ingredients for the chocolate frosting beckon to me from my mixing bowl.
Yes, a night of wickedness is in store.
I’ll regret it in the morning, but, you know, if I [...]
Cultured Vegetables Update, Part 2
Posted in Cultured Veggies, Health, Probiotics, tagged cultured vegetables, fermented vegetables, lactofermentation, Probiotics, Recipes on February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After posting yesterday, I pulled out my food processor, mason jars, and beautiful fresh produce to try the marinara-style cultured vegetable recipe I found at GoHealthGirl’s blog. How the final product will taste, I don’t know, but it surely looks like it’s going to be delicious. The shredded beets and carrots are gorgeous, and I’m excited [...]
