I’ve always been fascinated by those “eat this, not that” articles. Their “this” recommendations always seem to be based solely on calories and fat content, without taking into account any health implications. I’ve decided to write a semi regular post entitled, “Eat This, Not That… OR That.” In this column, I’ll give you some advice on what to eat for general well-being, not … [Read more...]
Homemade Sriracha Recipe
You've been following along, so you know I can’t get enough spice in my food. Eggs, Japanese yams, they all get the same warmth from a splash of hot sauce. I love the chili-garlic flavor that explodes out of the Sriracha bottle, but I must admit I cringe a little every time I reluctantly glance at the label. Specifically, my gut gets twisted over a single ingredient. Sugar. … [Read more...]
Sweet Thursday: Maple Syrup (with recipe)
Throughout my life, my dad bestowed upon me a healthy plateful of lessons. One of his pearls of wisdom was to always ask for “real maple syrup” at restaurants. Maple syrup is made from the sap of the sugar maple, red maple or black maple trees. It’s not just for pancakes. In fact, that crap you put on your pancakes at IHOP isn’t real maple syrup at all. It can only claim … [Read more...]
Adventures in Soap Making – the Process
“Dad, are you going crazy?” That was the major question on my older son’s mind as he walked in on me, sitting at the table, mad scientist style, preparing my luscious and intoxicating peppermint vanilla soap. As the great Tupac Shakur said in Juice, “I am crazy. And you know what else? I don't give a fuck.” Many of you already know that I devoted my Saturday to making my … [Read more...]
Ketchup? Try Salsa Instead (with recipe)
You’re training hard, eating healthy and not seeing the results you desire. Ever thought about the impact of seemingly innocuous condiments like sugar-injected ketchup? On the days you’re throwing caution into the wind, by all means, cover that burger and fries with ketchup. Otherwise, stay far away from this generally processed topping, particularly if it’s not organic and … [Read more...]