The Life of the Lowly Dry Cleaning Hanger
“No wire hangers, ever!”  Faye Dunaway once screeched in her infamous role as the monstrous Joan Crawford in the movie Mommy Dearest. …
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Sourdough French Toast Casserole Recipe
Easy French toast casserole recipe made with sourdough bread crusts. Sprouted or soaked bread slices work too for a fast and nourishing breakfast that …
Real Food Compromise or Sell Out?
My sweetie took me out for Valentine’s lunch to my favorite restaurant, L’ Eden, an authentic French cafe in beautiful downtown Tampa.   …
The Decline and Fall of the American Restaurant
Joke: What does a chef make for dinner when she has the night off? Answer: Reservations! It’s true. Most working chefs rarely cook at home. Perhaps …
Should Vegetable Cooking Water Be Saved?
Guidelines for when vegetable cooking water is safe to use and when it is best to toss due to nitrites, residues or anti-nutrients that can do more …
Homemade Coconut Milk Kefir Recipe (+ Video)
Recipe for coconut milk kefir that is delicious, creamy, and loaded with probiotics to facilitate a healthy gut and immune system. Coconut milk kefir …
Health Lessons Learned in a Buddhist Monastery
Shortly after I finished graduate school in December 1987, I embarked upon a life-changing trip to Asia. I spent most of my time in Japan and …
Stomach Bug Magnet? Fat Phobia May be the Cause
Why those who eat lowfat are at significantly higher risk for stomach bugs, food poisoning and gastrointestinal disease, and how a specific fatty acid …
Full Throttle or “Om”?
By Guest Blogger Paula Jager CSCS Another path to achieving balance and improved flexibility in your life and fitness routine is the addition of a …
Grain-Free Apple Cobbler Recipe (Paleo)
Enjoy this grain-free apple cobbler with paleo-friendly nondairy topping to savor all the comfort of homemade while limiting the carbs. My friend …
Would Any Real Food Still Left in Restaurants Please Stand Up?
Real Food is continuing its disappearing act from restaurants across America. It doesn’t seem to matter whether the restaurant is a franchise or …
Raw Coconut Milk Recipe (+ Video)
Homemade raw coconut milk blended using fresh coconut meat and coconut water. Healthy, unprocessed, and enzyme-rich recipe which includes a video …