A Calorie Is Not A Calorie, and How To Lose Weight

If you’re someone who’s had a lifelong battle with weight loss, you may be interested in trying the latest and greatest new diet that promises to end the miserable struggle, once and for all. It’s quite well stated that those who are overweight may very well be the best experts on the many different approaches […]

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An Absolute Must Have- The Slow Cooker

As much as I enjoy a trip to Williams Sonoma to stock up on the latest kitchen toys, one thing I’d never purchased, for no particular reason, is a slow-cooker. My generous husband bought me one for Christmas and I must say I don’t know why I’d never recognized the convenience of it before! I’m […]

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Paleo-Confusing

I’ve always been quite vocal about my feelings about the growing prevalence of pseudo Paleo when it comes to promoting ‘kinda/sorta Paleo’ to ‘not really Paleo at all’ foods to the masses.  Sure- if you personally are mostly Paleo and opt to add grass fed butter to your diet, well, go ahead and do your […]

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Can Hummus Be Paleo?

Not in the traditional sense.  According to Wikipedia, Hummus is:  a thick paste or spread made from ground chickpeas and sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon, and garlic, made originally in the Middle East  Chickpeas are a legume and being that they’re the first and main ingredient, it would be hard to make a dip without […]

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