I wrote an article when the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans was published. Here is my take on it. Here is the link to Dr. Andrew Weil’s Dietary Guidelines. Based on Dr. Weil’s Guidelines, I made this Lentil Bolognese for dinner. Lentil Bolognese I...
Lectin Today, we’ll be learning about lectins, but first, let’s start with the definition of an antinutrient. Antinutrients are compounds that interfere with the absorption of nutrients. Lectins are considered an antinutrient, and they have certainly had their 15...
The Silence and Wisdom of Winter and a Butternut Squash Soup recipe Winter is a time for slowing down on purpose, with purpose. Winter is the season of the inner world. Focus inward, face your shadows, embrace silence, rebuild in the long winter nights. Read,...
Chicken stock is made from bones, and broth contains meat. Today I made chicken stock using chicken bones and mirepoix, which is 2 parts onions to 1 part carrots and celery. The bones to mirepoix ratio is approximately 3:1. Place everything in a stockpot covered with...
Yotam Ottolenghi is one of my favorite chefs. Two Christmases ago, my kids each received a Yotam Ottolenghi basket that included one of his books, spice mixes, harissa (I made both), and more. Here is one of my favorite recipes of this. Ingredients 5 red bell peppers,...
I love Harissa. It’s spicy, but not too much so, flavorful and fresh all at the same time. I hope you enjoy my recipe! You may dry toast the spices for additional flavor if you like. Harissa 7 whole dried chilies, New Mexico or Guajillo 2 roasted red peppers,...
