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Rendering lard is a lost art – a worthwhile technique forgotten in a fat-phobic, Lean Cuisine-centered culture. Many cooks, seeking out local foods and forgotten traditions, have rediscovered how to render lard in their homes. Learning how to render lard needn’t be a difficult task; it requires clean fat, clean water, a good stock pot… Read More
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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. … Read More
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I recently had my vitamin D levels checked with a simple blood test. While my results came back within the optimal range (35 – 50 ng/ul which should be a minimum of 40 and preferably over 50 ng/ul), the test itself gave me pause for reflection. Vitamin D is critically important to overall… Read More
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Fresh cream. Fresh raw cream. I love it in all its thick, silky glory. I love the taste, and the texture it lends to dishes – both savory and sweet. There’s nothing quite like it, and when cream’s truly fresh – it borders on the divine. We’re fortunate, after a year… Read More
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Print this Post | Share Fat Soluble Vitamins Fat soluble vitamins are critical to health and wellness–particularly reproductive health and wellness. Unfortunately, adequate intake of fat soluble vitamins is sorely lacking among modern peoples–especially by comparison to traditional societies. Average intake of fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K is inadequate at best… Read More
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Print this Post | Share Counting your pennies? Trying to feed your family in an economic slump and every single dime counts? In no particular order, here’s my top ten nutritional powerhouses that won’t break the bank. Believe me: they’ve made a steady and regular appearance at our table the last few weeks. 1. Eggs from Pasture-fed… Read More
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