I may not be Martha Stewart or Betty Crocker, but I know a few things about baking and cooking. I have been playing in the kitchen for almost 25 years and loving every minute of it…well, at least until it’s time to wash the dishes – I am a 25 year fan of the “I…
After years of being in the health and fitness industry, and also struggling with my weight, I have had time to reflect upon common issues that I and my clients have struggled with when it comes to weight loss and goal setting. I have personally walked through each and every one of these “Steps” Including…
Enjoy this clever but insightful guest post about the benefits of exercise from my friend Katie at Green Living. Katie Dawson Green, HHP, NMT is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Neuromuscular Therapist located at Trinity Holistic Health & Training. She is currently studying to further her license in neuromuscular therapy. At BetterPT, we’re committed…
(Taken from my new cookbook, Comforting Eats.) So many people think that they can’t eat healthy on a budget. This is not true. You will actually spend more money on “filler” foods such as grains than if you purchased real food choices. Grains like pasta, bread and rice MAY fill you up for a short time (actually leaving…
I LOVE receiving messages like this one from Elise: “I just thought I would send you a note and say THANK YOU! Between you and several others, especially my naturopath, I took the road to health and eat a high fat, low carb, grain and sugar free diet, and have HEALED my PCOS! My doctor…
Don’t worry… this is not a post about legalizing marijuana but a look at one of my favorite flavor enhancers…Liquid Smoke! What makes jerky taste so good?? What makes BBQ sauce taste so irresistible you want to drink it out of the bottle? Why do I love anything cooked on the grill?? It’s all in…
Let’s talk Lemons! We have a HUGE lemon tree on our property, and for the past 2 years, I have not taken full advantage of its bounty. Over 15 feet tall and with lemons the size of navel oranges, we have more than we know what to do with. I would say there are HUNDREDS…
For as long as I can remember, I have always made New Year’s resolutions. Looking back in old journals, my resolutions as a teenager went something like this: Lose 10 lbs. Do 50 sit ups everyday Drink 8 glasses of water a day Walk 2 miles a day with my dog, our dog deserves the…
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I am SO excited to share with you the cover of my new cookbook, “Comforting Eats: More Grain-Free, Sugar-Free & Hunger-Free Recipes.” What do you think??? I am in LOVE! After another year of laboring on this book, “Comforting Eats” is my fourth child, after my third child, “Satisfying Eats.” If you have enjoyed the…
Want to know what’s in the Satisfying Eats Test Kitchen?? Here are all of the essential or helpful kitchen appliances and tools that making baking, cooking and creating delicious recipes easy and fun. Be sure to read my note to find out why I chose each item. A good online store is forSale.plus, you will…
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” ― Hippocrates Nothing makes me happier than sharing the success story of someone who is a dear friend of mine! When it comes to helping friends and family, I always tell them, “If I can’t help the ones I love, then what good am I?” I am so…
“Good broth will resurrect the dead.” ~ South American proverb That’s a pretty strong statement and hopefully after reading this post you will understand the importance of good quality gelatin in your diet. What is Gelatin? I am sure you have noticed that your homemade bone broth thickens and resembles jelly after being refrigerated. That gelatinous…
I can’t believe my youngest son is 6 months old! Like every parent says, “Time just flies by!” He is such a happy baby, and every time I turn around, there seems to be a new “first.” Watching him roll over or discover his toes has been so much fun! Unfortunately, he hasn’t mastered sleeping…
I am excited to have a guest post from my friend and colleague, Brandon Alleman. I have known Brandon about 7-8 years and he is one smart Dude! No, Really!! I have learned a lot from him over the years and one of the main things I have learned is that every person’s physical and…
The Better Food Guide Pyramid THANK YOU for stopping by and I hope you are enjoying the recipes I am posting! Let me give you a little background to this blog. The recipes that I will be posting are low in carbohydrate, free of sugars, free of artificial sweeteners and abundant in protein and fats.…
Finally! After a year of exciting events (new baby boy, new house) I am proud to start documenting my cooking adventures. After gaining almost 60 pounds with the pregnancy of my son, getting the weight off was a slow progress.My Handsome Son, Hunter James! Born May 29, 2011. He weighted 8 lbs, 3 oz and…