Since opening my heart to the indoor electric grill, I've had some strange, unscientific but supremely tasty successes with some phenomenally healthy flavor combinations.This post is devoted to my new favorite recipe for grilled chicken thighs. If you've been following my blog, you know how I sing the praises of dark meat. If you’re not on board yet, check this … [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...]
Ginger (with Sample Recipe)
Ginger has been appreciated for about a bazillion years – and for good reason.The Mahabharata is an epic poem, written in Sanskrit between the 8th and 9th centuries. It is believed to be the longest ever written. No, there won’t be a test on this – what was interesting to me is the description within the text of a meal involving meat stewed with ginger.Often, fresh … [Read more...]
Soul Food (with Recipe)
If you're hungry, you’ll want to stop reading now. I'm about to share my one true love: soul food.By now, you know I'm an advocate for enjoyment with abandon. On occasion, I splurge. When I go out for a meal outside of my regular routine, I'm not careful. I deprive myself of nothing. Sweets, drinks, no guilty pleasure is off limits. Life would be so much less fun without … [Read more...]
Avocados (with sample recipe)
European sailors en route to the New World used avocados in place of butter. I’m guessing those seamen were all about flavor and consistency. They knew they were ingesting a true super food, newfangled ideas about cholesterol and heart health be damned. There is nothing quite like scooping out a bite of creamy green heaven. From Medical News Today: “Apart from being an … [Read more...]