Pan-Roasted Chicken with Tarragon and Mustard Cream Sauce
It was a busy day, and I was up to my ears in emails. As the afternoon wore on into evening, my husband and I desperately needed to figure out dinner. That’s when I reached for a new book,...
View ArticleDo you know your salmon? (And How You Can Win $100 in Wild-Caught Salmon)
Every few months, I purchase wild-caught seafood straight from the fishermen to pack the freezer, and to fill my family’s bellies. We lean heavily on salmon and black cod as our favorite fish, and I...
View ArticleHow to Take Cod Liver Oil (And Why You Should)
My family takes cod liver oil daily, as a sort of insurance policy (you can read more about why we take cod liver oil daily here as well as other whole food supplements we take). As my family has...
View ArticleGood Questions: Einkorn, Spelt, Emmer, Farro and Heirloom Wheat
In recent weeks, a glut of questions about ancient and heirloom grains and wheat have arrived in my inbox. I hope this means that readers are beginning to re-embrace the idea of enjoying grains once...
View ArticleMore Than Sustainability: Why Catch Methods Matter
A few weeks ago, the folks at the Sitka Seafood Festival invited me to visit Sitka and take part in their festival which included a charming small town parade, bobbing for salmon heads and incredibly...
View ArticleWhen Small Organics Go Big
American food is changing, and we’re in the midst of a real food revival – one that favors accountability, sustainability and transparency. The number of farmers markets has more than quadrupled in...
View ArticleReal Food Treats for Halloween (and where to find ethically sourced candy)
Leaves have turned from green to gold. Snow has fallen. Halloween, always a favorite in this home, lurks right around the bend. And while my husband, our little boy and I are dutifully planning...
View ArticleHow Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Made (Insider Tour)
Each year my family works through about four gallons of extra virgin olive oil. I love its flavor, and its aroma as it hits the pan. I use it in salad dressings like Kefir Ranch Dressing and...
View Article10 Biggest Mistakes Kombucha Brewers Make (and How to Fix Them)
If you’re new to brewing kombucha, or if you’re having trouble with your current batches of home-brewed kombucha, it’s always a good idea to revisit common mistakes you might make and to make sure you...
View ArticleFermented Foods for Gut Health
Fermented foods: sauerkrauts, kombucha, yogurts – represent a staple aspect of traditional foods across the globe; that is, traditional cultures around the world each practiced the art of...
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