Sushi and Tom Watson’s Historic Run at the British Open
I am still in a state of shock at Tom Watson’s historic run for the British Open golf title this past weekend. At 59 years old, looking trim, …
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It Always Pays to Buy Top Quality Food
Today, I traveled across town to my favorite local buying club to stock up on high quality grassfed meats and jersey milk cheeses. I make this trip …
Raw Milk Rocks!
My family and I have been drinking raw milk for over 15Â years. I drank it when I was pregnant and my children drink it every day. They are all a …
Organic is Passe?
The Washington Post ran an article last week about how the “USDA Organic” label is increasingly losing its integrity as more and more …
Evos: Healthy Fast Food?
My family went to Evos for lunch today. It was my first (and last) time there. Perhaps you’ve heard of the catchy marketing phrase they use …
The Truth about Soup
Soup is perceived by just about everyone as the quintessential healthy food. This reputation is well deserved. Soup truly is a wonder food IF it is …
Adrenal Exhaustion. A National Epidemic
I’ve found myself in conversations about adrenal exhaustion with a number of friends lately. These 6 little known symptoms of adrenal …
Safest and Best Alternatives to Mammograms
Safe alternatives to mammograms for annual breast cancer screening that do not involve radiation or painful breast compression. I once asked my 91 …
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 …