Recipe – Avocado Chocolate Pudding
Anyone who knows me knows I am not a proponent of sugar (my kids have called me the Sugar Nazi). But there are occasions when a dessert is appropriate, and for that occasion, I have a recipe for a chocolate pudding made with the healthiest ingredients possible. You might [...]
Recipe – Homemade Mayonnaise
Some of the unhealthiest foods we consume are in the form of condiments. I make this wonderful homemade mayonnaise because I don’t want to eat what is available in the grocery store. Commercial mayonnaise is full of unhealthy oils and other ingredients that can contribute to inflammation and other [...]
Recipe – Homemade Deodorant
My friend Michelle Gallegos makes all her cleaning supplies and personal cosmetics from scratch. She shared with me her recipe for an excellent homemade deodorant. This is a companion post to my May 2015 post on inflammation and its causes (See Four Reasons we have Inflammation). It is a [...]
Recipe – Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes we just need some comfort food, and mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, right? But what if you are watching sugar intake? Remember potatoes are high in sugar — one moderately sized potato has as much sugar as a 1/4 cup of white sugar! A really tasty [...]
Recipe – Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup
I am passing on my absolute favorite recipe to you with this one – this recipe can heal all that ails you! I tasted something like this once in a restaurant, and went to work right away to recreate it. I think it turned out better than the original. [...]
Recipe – Thai Chicken Drumsticks
I am always looking for good recipes that satisfy, and store well in the fridge for a few days. My family knows they can reheat this dish and it will taste great! Combine it with an easy green salad and you have a balanced meal. And I don’t have [...]