Local, Whole Foods Under Attack
A primary goal for any Healthy Home Economist is to produce nutritious, home cooked meals for her family. Sounds simple, right? Unfortunately, …
Traditional Mexican Corn Preparation Methods
The second part of my blog about Mexican food concerns proper preparation of corn. See the first part about Mexican bean preparation. Corn is a grain …
Traditional Mexican Bean Preparation Methods
When someone mentions the words “Mexican food” to me, I immediately think of a dish that is comprised primarily of corn and beans. Of …
Don’t Take Antibiotics Lightly
I do my best to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. While certainly not ever perfect, one main goal of living this way is to feel and do my very best …
Medical Bills tied to 62% of Bankruptcies
According to this article on msnbc.com today, 62% of bankruptcies are tied to medical bills, an increase of 50% in the past few years. “Unless …
How to Make Sprouted Flour at Home
How to make sprouted flour yourself at home by sprouting the grain of your choice for more nutritious, filling, and digestible baked goods. It saves a …
Homemade Chocolate Pudding (Traditional Method)
It is a sad fact that most folks under the age of 60 don’t remember how to make homemade chocolate pudding from scratch. Boxed pudding (like …
Panang Curry Recipe. Easy Thai for Dinner!
Tonight, I’m making a real crowd pleaser for dinner … my special recipe for beef panang curry. For those of you who love Thai food and …
The Dangers of Refined Carbs
Most people realize that excessive sugar in the diet is disastrous to health over the long term. Â This would include sugar in all its forms. Â Even …
Why Vegetarianism is Not Healthy!
Vegetarianism, and the extreme version – veganism, seems to be gaining acceptance in Western society as a healthy approach to eating. Consider …
Homemade Pizza Crust in less than 30 Minutes
I’ve spent a good part of the weekend at a soccer tournament, so cooking was really the last thing I had time for. Â This evening, with three …