Microwaveable Yams, Wrapped In Plastic

The other day, I stopped into a little market to pick up a few bits that I was short on for my the cooking I’d planned to do for myself and my husband this weekend. Since we had two rather long days with big volume training in the queue for Saturday and Sunday, I planned […]

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Not Enough Veg.? Keep Asking!

I had to laugh to myself.  Last week in Amsterdam at one of the most premium hotels, I ordered a large side of garlicky sautéed spinach with my breakfast of two runny eggs and salmon. I told the server I liked a lot of veggies so please ask the chef to prepare a nice, hefty […]

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Unnecessary Additions

Why is it assumed that one would automatically want certain things with their meal when dining out? A basked of bread with butter is easy enough to turn away before the server actually even places it on the table but what about sides that come with a meal that weren’t on the menu? This evening, […]

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Burgers, Meatballs & Meatloaf… No Fillers Needed!

Clients are often surprised when I tell them that no breadcrumbs, day-old bread or crushed cereal are needed to make burgers, or meatballs or meatloaf. If you have any doubt, try this little experiment: Take some grass fed beef (either buy it already ground and use the fattier, 85% lean, or, even better, grind your […]

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