Sauteed Carrots, Parsnips and Onion - - 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 yellow onions (chopped), 2 teaspoons dried rosemary or 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, 6 carrots cut on the diagonal and cut into quarter-inch thick pieces., 6 parsnips cut on the diagnoal and sliced into quarter-inch thick pieces. You may need more or less parsnips [...]
Most of us like to have an occasional drink. We may be out at a party or enjoying a nice dinner. Perhaps, it’s Friday and after a full week of being subjected to a news cycle that could send even the most committed teetotaler racing to the nearest bar, we decide it’s time for a [...]
It’s official the holidays are here. It’s great to celebrate the holiday season with family, friends and co-workers. But as we all know, too much celebration can bring with it some not-so-joyous post-holiday consequences....undesirable weight gain. Ugh! For those of us that need to think about our weight - and that would be all-of-us, minus [...]
Bone Broth - I suggest making a generous batch of broth for Thanksgiving and then storing the extra in some freezer-safe jars so that you have it on-hand for any soup you want to make in the future. You can even enjoy it as-is. The bone broth keeps for about a week in the refrigerator [...]
I’ll admit that turkey gravy is never going to make it onto anybody’s list of superfoods. But, there is a little secret that you can use this Thanksgiving to make healthy turkey gravy (or at least a healthier turkey gravy) without sacrificing the amazing gravy flavor experience you expect. Traditional turkey gravy is a combination [...]
Healthy Turkey Gravy - - Bone broth or vegetable stock, Turkey pan drippings, Salt and pepper to taste, ¼ cup organic flour or cornstarch for thickening the sauce with a roux*, First prepare the bone broth or vegetable stock. If you don’t have bones, just use the vegetables recommended in the bone broth recipe and [...]
Eat foods with healthy fats. The brain is 60% fat and its 100 billion nerve cells have membranes that are lined with essential fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are critical for brainpower. You can find these important nutrients in fish such as salmon and sardines or in vegetarian foods such as walnuts and ground flax [...]