Steamed broccoli. Blanched asparagus. Raw bell peppers. Grilled zucchini. All fantastic, all nutrient dense. And yes, all rather on the plain side. Don’t get me wrong; I’m a firm believer that simply can be the best way to go in terms of prep time and ability to remake a dish into something else once it becomes […]
Read More ›Is Steelhead salmon or trout? While they might look quite similar at first glance, they’re actually two different fish. Steelhead is actually the same species as rainbow trout, but rainbow are freshwater only, and steelhead are anadromous, or go to sea. Unlike most salmon, steelhead can survive spawning, and can spawn in multiple years (1). Steelhead […]
Read More ›If you’re not eating pork, why not? It’s one thing if this component of your diet is due to religious reasons, but don’t let fear of fat or the misconception that pork is somehow bad for you be the reason to avoid it. The key with buying pork, just as with buying all our proteins, […]
Read More ›Wondering what Spigarello is? I was, too! Just goes to show that all of us can keep learning a thing or two by following the age-old advice of trying something new each week at the farmer’s market! This leafy green which I learned about only a few weeks ago is native to southern Italy, but […]
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