Paleo Recipe in the NY Times.. Well, ALMOST

I was THRILLED to see this in Wednesday's Times… not so much because it's a Paleo recipe (it's not, as it calls for creme fraiche as well as butter and vinegar, all of which are VERY easily replaced with olive oil and lime or lemon juice) but because… wait for it… IT DOES NOT HAVE […]

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Coconuts here, Coconuts there…Coconuts everywhere!

Coconut water. Coconut juice. Coconut milk. Coconut cream. Flaked coconut. Coconut flour. And… 'just a coconut'! So many options!  Which are the best?  Which one(s) should you eat and which shouldn't you? Have ALL of them and DON'T omit any… except for those products which have been tainted (as in: chemically altered or mixed with […]

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Plaintains- You Don’t HAVE to Deep-Fry Them!

The first time I ate plaintains was at a local, authentic Cuban restaurant, years ago, and I remember thinking they were delicious!     I'm sure I still would think they're delicious now, BUT, knowing how they're prepped (deep-fried), I'd not opt to eat them like that these days. However, they are equally as delicious […]

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Can’t Find Fresh Coconut?

Many, many blog readers and twitter followers are beyond bummed when they learn that canned coconut milk is a no-go as it almost always contains guar gum, which is a bean derivative and potent source of saponins. I'm spoiled here in Los Angeles with a teeny little shop that actually sells fresh coconut cream and […]

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