Mommas Don't Feed Your Kids Candy

Researchers think that kids who get candy become violent later.

Awesome Breakfast

Caramelized red and white onions, broccoli, onions, eggs, and lots and lots of cheese. Don't forget the avocado.

Turkey Lurkey

Turkey parts were on sale at Whole Foods and we love turkey in my household, so there will be a couple of posts about it. This batch was marinated in blood orange juice, cayenne, Spice World Mexican seasoning, chipotle pepper flakes and harissa. This combination would easily work with chicken or pork too.

Why Shop for Produce at the Farmers Market?

There are several really good reasons to get your produce at a nearby farmers market, including the carbon savings on transportation. Besides that, fruit and vegetables that have to be shipped long distances are specifically bred for shelf life and looks, not nutrition. That's one reason veggies and fruit at the supermarket these days just isn't as good as it used to be.

Swordfish with Italian Flavors

More wild caught frozen fish from Trader Joe's. Sauteed garlic and onions in butter, added pepper and dried herb mix. Crushed cherry tomatoes in my hands and added to pan along with quite a bit of fresh rosemary and a tiny sprinkle of cayenne. Spooned sauce on top of fish filets while cooking. Served with Chinese broccoli in butter.

GMO foods - question from reader

Question:

I recently read an article from the "Well Being Journal" re: GMO's. I'm assuming you avoid tofu, but I've noticed on your blog that you have some recipes with edamame. What about fresh corn on the cob? Can you help shed some light?

Answer:

This one is really hard. This article brings up some points that I had not considered before, and they are scary. I can't seem to link to the article, but the website for the Well Being Journal is here.

Supposedly organic products are made from non-GMO plants, and I have eaten a small amount of organic tofu and some edamame in the past year. I’ve also read, however, that no soy can be guaranteed non-GMO because of cross-contamination.

The bottom line for me is that I use only organic soy products, and I generally tend to eat only edamame. No matter what, tofu is a processed food. I don’t eat edamame at sushi restaurants because there is no way to tell if it is organic. I haven’t had any reactions such as stomach ache or headache from the amount that I’ve been consuming.

As for corn, I react with bloating and cravings, so I don’t eat it. Like soy, it can be assumed that no corn available in our markets is non-GMO because of years of cross-contamination. I generally tend to recommend that people who are looking to lose fat avoid it also because of its high starch content. Fresh corn on the cob, local and in season, could be a treat for some people who don’t react.

The idea that GMO foods “might be colonizing the gut flora of North Americans” is extremely frightening and I will be doing more research. The author also has a website.

Salmon with Chinese Broccoli

Trader Joe's wild caught frozen sockeye salmon in coconut oil and sliced garlic with herb mix and ancho. Chinese broccoli in pasture butter and olive oil.