Poached Eggs on Toast? How about: Poached Eggs on Greens!

Why not? Who needs the  toast?   Even if you opt for a variety without wheat, oats, barley & rye, while you, at least, are not inflicting gluten upon your body, you're still subjecting your body to lectins (a type of anti nutrient) which will keep you from absorbing all the nutrition you would've otherwise […]

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Mushrooms- Friendly Fungi (And Tasty, Too!)

MMMMMMMMMMM- Mushrooms!   Mushrooms are a great source of potassium,copper,  riboflavin, niacin, and selenium.  In addition, mushrooms can reduce the risk of breast prostate cancers, help fight colds, the flu and infection as well as stimulate the immune system. Versatile in cooking, they can be used in a saute with green leafy veg, roasted with root veg […]

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Putting That Coconut Milk to Use

As regular readers of this blog are aware, I conducted my first coconut milk yogurt trial last week, which resulted in… slightly sour, runny sort-of coconut yogurt (but still dairy and soy-free, nonetheless!) So, what to do with 2 qts of the stuff? -I used some to make a smoothie for myself and my husband […]

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Roast Turkey Breast- Simple and Plentiful

One of the main principles I teach my clients is to be both productive and efficient in the kitchen while preparing your food to last for the following few days. One protein source that is particularly easy to prep and keep eating for a few days is turkey breast. When you purchase wild turkey breast […]

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Fajitas!

I LOVE Mexican Food! My clients are always surprised to hear me say that; they ask, "How can you eat anything at a Mexican Restaurant?  Hasn't everything got rice, beans, cheese, cream and tortillas?" Well, yes, many choices do, BUT not everything; fajitas, in particular, are one of my absolute favorites. Even if you're having […]

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Just run!

Waiting for my husband, Chris at the finish line of Catalina Marathon; he should be done any sec as he usually places in the top 3 at this race. We were both SO born to run!! My turn next week @ LA Marathon… Plan to set a new PR; running in honor of my mom, […]

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Coconut Yogurt Trial #1

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I'm currently experimenting with coconut milk yogurt.   Being a huge fan of coconut, coconut oil, coconut milk, everything coconut, I was delighted (at first) to see a coconut yogurt at Whole Foods.  Upon reading the label, however, I was dismayed to see that it contained rice starch! […]

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Coconut Yogurt Trial #1

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I'm currently experimenting with coconut milk yogurt.   Being a huge fan of coconut, coconut oil, coconut milk, everything coconut, I was delighted (at first) to see a coconut yogurt at Whole Foods.  Upon reading the label, however, I was dismayed to see that it contained rice starch! […]

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Regional Eating: Vietnamese Cuisine

In continuation with the idea to post regional suggestions, both for cooking at home, and ordering at restaurants, today's entry has a Far East Focus: Vietnamese Cuisine! Common ingredients used in traditional Vietnamese Cooking include  fish sauce, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs (including lemon grass, mint, Vietnamese mint, long coriander and Thai basil leaves) and a […]

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Crab Meat in a Package??

Sounds doubtful, I know, but I couldn't resist!  As much as I love crab meat and as much as I love Whole Foods, the other day while buying my weekly fare, I came across crab meat in a vacuum-packed container in the seafood department.  A quick review of the label revealed : crab meat! With […]

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