How to Roast Goose, Render the Fat and Make Goose Stock
Goose is a wonderful option to run-of-the-mill chicken for a celebratory dinner. The taste and texture is somewhere between turkey and duck. Since our …
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Avocado Oil: Does This Modern Fat Qualify as Healthy?
When it comes to cooking oils, “new” and “modern” are usually synonymous with “avoid”. Canola oil, soy oil, corn …
Jaggery: Traditional Sweetener of India
The processing and common uses of palm and cane jaggery, a traditional sweetener used for millennia that is completely unrefined and loaded with …
Sarah’s 11 Favorite Things – 2017
For those of you who remember the TV show Oprah, you might recall that she had a very popular end of year episode that showcased her favorite stuff …
Vitaclay Slow Cooker Review
There is no doubt in my mind that bone broth you make yourself is nutritionally superior to commercial brands. If you still aren’t sure, try …
Think Twice Before Dashing into the DASH DIET
The conundrum of the DASH Diet that consistently ranks as one of the best diets despite the reality that it isn’t healthy over the long term. …
What to Do if You Accidentally Eat Gluten
A common occurrence is the potential for those who are Celiac or suffer from gluten intolerance to accidentally ingest it while traveling or at a …
Blueberry Banana Almond Milk Smoothie
Although we do enjoy grassfed unpasteurized dairy in our home and have for nearly 2 decades, I like to mix things up by using other non-dairy …
Detox Foot Pads: Healthy or Hoax?
Detox foot pads are a popular way to cleanse while you sleep, but health claims as to their safety and effectiveness are suspect at best. In fact, …
4 Ways to Make Rice Water + How to Use
My first experience with traditional diet occurred in the early 1990s when my primary care MD at the time introduced me to Ayurvedic cooking. She also …
Malted Barley Compared to Other Sweeteners
Educated consumers are starting to tire of the never-ending parade of alternative sweeteners hitting the market, most of which prove toxic or …
Easy Gluten Free Waffle Recipe (Paleo)
The gluten-free waffle recipe below is the easiest one I’ve tried yet. As a bonus, it is grain-free and Paleo-friendly too, but I guarantee that …