Roasted Root Vegetables – Serves 6 Ingredients: 3½ c carrots, coarsely chopped (about 1½ pounds) 3 c parsnips, coarsely chopped (about 1 pound) 1¾ c turnips, coarsely chopped and peeled (about ½ pound) 2 T coconut oil, melted Sea salt to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F Combine ingredients in a shallow roasting pan; toss…
Healthy Holiday Gelatin – serves 8 4 C of juice (I used black cherry and orange juice) 6 T water 3 T gelatin (non-hydrolyzed gelatin from Great Lakes) ½ c of honey 2 c of berries or other fruit, fresh or frozen (I used cherries and blueberries) Directions 1. Put the water in a small…
Glenn Schuster had been working out at CORE Athletic for years when he decided to go to an initial Nutrition 101 class, at the encouragement of his CORE trainers. “They were convinced I had gluten issues. I had joint pain and restricted flexibility, and they told me to take a look at gluten. I ignored…
Happy 2012 friends! I hope you all had a lovely holiday season, full of family, friends and good cheer! I know that for many people, the New Year is a time for resolutions and goal settings, and if this is your way, then I am here to help you in any way I can. However,…
The Original Butter Bell Crock is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets ever! It keeps butter fresh for up to 30 days without refrigeration, which means your butter is soft and spreadable any time, night or day. Easy to use, attractive and so useful when you’re committed to eating fresh, natural butter. (Even grandmother approved…
Sweet Potato, Leek and Ricotta Soufflé Serves 8 Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, roasted, peeled and pureed until smooth 1 leek, sliced 4 T of butter, melted 1 c ricotta, drained 4 eggs (whites and yolks separated) Sea salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease bottom of a 9” pie…
Chariti Gent, a Madison-based Co-Active Life and Leadership Coach for Women, met Tracie through a networking organization, and took advantage of an initial one-on-one consultation she was eligible for through the connection. She was immediately drawn to Tracie’s message of “eat real food,” especially since for years her weight had yo-yoed up and down with…
December – A Time for Giving As I mentioned in last month’s post, I believe I have a lot to be grateful for, and this month, I wanted to mention that I also believe in giving back. It is my personal and spiritual philosophy that the more we are blessed, the more important it is…
From the Orange Tree Imports Website: “Stealth” Cheese Knife This cheese knife flies under the radar. Not much to look at, but it cuts through cheese “like butter.” The secret: a unique high-tech blade that comprises four progressive wedge shapes that push the cheese away as you press down. 3-3/4” blade, also excels in slicing…
Duchess Sweet Potatoes – serves 12 Ingredients: 3 c cooked sweet potatoes (I baked mine at 375ºF for 1 hour) ¼ t sea salt 2 t pure maple syrup ¼ c orange juice 2 eggs, separated 3 T butter Instructions: Rice or mash sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add salt, syrup, juice, yolks and…