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
Every year, US News releases a ranked list of the best and worst diets. Dozens of news outlets and websites immediately pick up and share the list …
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 …