Cold and flu season has already hit – and it seems early. My coworkers have been sniffling, sneezing and hacking their way through the workday since late last week. And while my first line of defense is to limit exposure, try as I might, I can’t control the behavior of other people. [...]
The Chicken Soup Cure
February 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This is part of 2009′s series The Traditional Foods Primer. January focused on sweeteners, and February’s focus is on the nutritive power of bone broths. Earlier this month we addressed the Benefits of Bone Broth. Chicken soup is known for its curative properties. And anyone who has ever been tucked away in bed, [...]
Coconut Shrimp Soup with Lime, Ginger and Chilies
March 17, 2008 By 4 Comments
My family has been battling the flu, and I needed a delicious, nourishing soup to nurse them back to health and decided to create this Thai-inspired coconut shrimp soup. The soup features infamous flu buster: chicken stock in addition to coconut milk and coconut oil which help to fight infection as well as other [...]
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