Articles tagged “All Natural Recipes”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

6 DIY Spice Combinations to Give Home Cooking a Facelift (Recipes Included) By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Apr 5 2011 Often times the ingredients you see in recipes are actually prepared spice combinations that are a necessity to getting ethnic cuisine right. It's like making paella without saffron, it's just not the same. Instead of buying spice combinations, consider making them at home from spices that you may already have. These spice combinations keep for about 3 to 4 months and then they start to lose flavor, so use them liberally and enjoy. + READ MORE

9 Healing Herbs and How to Use Them in Your Cooking By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 24 2011 Here are some of nature's most healthy herbs. They make us feel good from the inside out from calming our nerves to settling our stomachs. If you're not sure how to cook with them, we've got that covered too. With delicious recipes and techniques for putting your favorite herbs to good use. + READ MORE

Brazilian Wax to Workouts… How To Be A Brazilian Beauty, Naturally By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 22 2011 Want to have the kind of body that a Brazilian bathing suit was designed to drape over? When traveling to Rio de Janiero, the city that, to many, pretty much defines the ideal image of “beauty,” it’s no shocker your average chick might for a moment wonder: “what trade tricks can I pick up…” And that was my mindset when I boarded the American Airlines non-stop flight from Dallas to Rio. + READ MORE

8 Ways You're Spending WAY More Than You Think on Food By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 21 2011 My husband nor I are ones to buy a lot of clothing or gadgets, we never have been. But what we found is that we were spending an astronomical amount on food and dining. We were left wondering what to do because we're both self proclaimed foodies and refuse to give up high quality, local, organic eats. And in the end I found out that you don't have to. Try this experiment for a month and I assure you that you'll be able to save the leftover dough for a rainy day, here's how: + READ MORE

Study: Kids on Junk Food Diets Have Lower IQs By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 9 2011 Healthy diets build healthy kids, right? Apparently, a good diet builds a healthy brain as well. According to France 24 International News, toddlers who eat a diet high in processed foods and sugars may have a slightly lower IQ later in life, according to a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. + READ MORE

Invasivores Take a Bite Out of Lionfish (and Other Invasive Species) By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 30 2011 I was pleased to hear that South Carolinians had begun turning the table on our most ravenous invasive species, the Lionfish. A Facebook group even formed dedicated to “the mass slaughter and cooking of Lionfish on the East Coast.” + READ MORE

15 Superfoods For Under $20: Stocking Your Pantry on the Cheap By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 11 2011 You want to eat healthy but it costs too much. Fruits, vegetables, and whole foods in general are pricey and when you're trying to feed a family of four on the cheap, choosing nutrient dense eats without draining your wallet may seem like an impossible mission. But that's not really the case. In fact, some of the healthiest foods in the world are cheap. I mean really cheap. Don't believe me? + READ MORE

Hot Sauce to Lose Weight? By Laurel House IN Food & Health Dec 23 2010 Warm tea, steamy cider, mulled wine, hot sauce- yes, hot sauce. The spicy condiment does more than step up flavor and singe the tongue, it actually raises resting body temperature. Yup- it’s been scientifically tested, proven, and reported in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. + READ MORE

8 Inventive Bites Ideal For the Hectic Holiday Journey Home By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 15 2010 Whether you're strolling the mini mall at the airport terminal or exiting the interstate in the middle of nowhere, choices for a tasty bite on the long trek home can be limited. The crowded dining car on the train isn't much better and packing in just to gnaw on some prepackaged cheese and crackers or somewhat stale Doritos doesn't seem appealing either. + READ MORE

5 of the Newest and Craziest Genetically Modified Foods (3 Are Animals) By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 6 2010 Who would have known 20 years ago that so many of the foods that we eat would be produced in a lab rather than nature? Scientifically designed seeds are becoming a larger than ever portion of our diet and for the most part, it's difficult for the consumer to even realize it because of a lack of labeling. + READ MORE

Sweet Potato Red Curry with Baby Bok Choy and Tofu By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 3 2010 I got the email Wednesday from my friend Ginny pleading that we pick up some of the new abundance of sweet potatoes from the front porch. It seemed the crop was double the size they had initially expected. And just like that I rushed across the neighborhood basket in hand and returned with more sweet potatoes than I knew what to do with. + READ MORE

Lotus Root Chips for a Funky Snack By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 27 2010 I never thought I would eat a food that was plucked from a river bottom but this week I did. The lotus root is actually the stem of a beautiful plant that grows into an elegant flower atop rivers and ponds. + READ MORE

Winter Bean Soup with Thyme and Parsnips By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 24 2010 A pot of soup is a great way to feed a crowd and this soup in particular goes well with turkey sandwiches. + READ MORE

Splurge of the Week: Maple-Date Bars By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 21 2010 Dates are definitely all the rage right now in terms of foodie trends. Last week Christine Muhlke from the New York Times even followed the date trend all the way to California. She explored a variety of dates from the khadwari to the cire as well as today's subject matter, the Medjool Date. The Medjool is known for its buttery, sweet flavor and chewy texture. + READ MORE

Sweet and Sour Braised Turnip Greens with Purple Carrots By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 17 2010 Every Saturday this month I've woken up at the crack of dawn to make sure I get my hands on the purple carrots which sell out in a flash at the farmers' market. They're what makes this dish beautiful but you could also use an apple in their place for sweetness and color. + READ MORE

New York Restaurant Scene Puts Sophisticated Produce Front and Center By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 14 2010 It seems after decades of putting a big slab of meat front and center on our plates Americans are starting to grow bored of both the preparation and the end result. It's not to say that they are giving up meat entirely, but rather, the vegetables are progressing from playing second fiddle to actually playing a foremost role in the main course. As in many other cooking cultures including many European and Asian traditions, meat is becoming a smaller piece of the puzzle. + READ MORE

Braided Swedish Cardamom Bread By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 14 2010 On Sunday when I was waiting for my favorite little gourmet shop to open we stopped into the bookstore to kill some time. A few minutes later I found myself head deep in stacks in uncharted cookbooks and cooking magazines. I had promised myself no new cookbooks purchases, but my addiction beckoned just a little louder than my will power. I guess there are much worse vices to have. + READ MORE

Make Your Own Bagels: It's Simpler Than You Think By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 11 2010 Homemade bagels have always seemed so intimidating. It's seems like a multi-step charade that I was a bit hesitant to take on. Until now. + READ MORE

Chinese Five Spice Tofu Atop Seasonal Vegetables By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 9 2010 This dish uses four different techniques in preparation. The broccoli and cabbage are shocked, just to bring out the colors and flavors without overcooking. The onions are "cooked" in vinegar, the tofu is fried, and the red pepper, cilantro, and peanuts are served raw. + READ MORE

Fusilli Pasta with Walnut Pesto, Eggplant, and Butternut Squash By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 7 2010 My attempt at a buckwheat salad with walnut pesto totally flopped. I could have let disappointment overcome me and given in to my urge for lettuce wraps, cold soba noodle salad, and dumplings at Miyos (not that I've ever done that), but instead I held strong and made another dish entirely. Mistakes in the kitchen happen and sometimes their outcome is better than the recipe you started with. + READ MORE