Millet is an especially wonderful and important grain for people following a gluten free diet. It contains quite a bit of plant protein and fiber as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, copper and iron, and B-vitamins, folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K. It’s cooks quickly and tastes great, similar to a […]
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Learning the Japanese Way of Eating in Hawaii
By Alana Sugar I was 15 when my parents confirmed we were moving to Honolulu. It was 1973. After my initial shock I grabbed the family encyclopedia to understand what life might be like living in Paradise. At the time, I had no idea how much this would shape my life. Hawaii is a […]
Why eat millets?
Millets have been popular in India for many hundreds of years as an inexpensive and highly nutritious whole grain. They come from small, seeded grasses or cereal grains. Compared to rice or wheat, they have significantly more proteins, vitamins, and minerals, in addition to being gluten-free and high in starch and fiber. They are easy […]
Eat the Rainbow
I love purple carrots! Did you know that carrots come in a variety of colors? Carrots can be purple, white, yellow, and red, in addition to orange. Actually, ancient carrots were originally just purple and white. All carrots contain many nutrients, including fiber, potassium, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin A, and some B vitamins. However, each […]
12 Thanks-ghee-ving Day Ideas
Creative Thanksgiving Day ideas for how to use ghee. Before roasting, slather your turkey in grassfed organic ghee (and maybe a little garlic ghee, as well). The ghee will add depth and give your turkey a lovely golden crisp. More butter in the mashed potatoes is always a great idea, so why not use ghee […]
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Muffins
These simple and decadent pumpkin muffins will satisfy your morning cravings and go great with your bulletproof Coffee++ Creamer. Print Recipe Paleo Pumpkin Spice Muffins Votes: 1 Rating: 1 You: Rate this recipe! Course Breakfast, Dessert Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients ¼ cup Coconut Ghee½ cup pumpkin puree½ cup date paste organic 3 egg(s) organic¼ cup […]
Mango Coconut Smoothie ~ with Saffron and Pistachio
In this recipe, you may replace mango chunks with Alphonso Mango Puree.
Best Natural Starter Fuel
Charcoal lighter fluid is subject to a mild controversy when it comes to use for cooking food. The lighter fluid is either petroleum based (e.g., mineral spirits) or alcohol based (usually methanol or ethanol). It can cause serious injury and even death if swallowed. When using lighter fluid to cook, some compounds are imparted to […]
Hing: “Devil’s Dung” and “God’s Food” – One Spice, Two Names
Hing (Asafoetida) Species: Ferula assa-foetida Other names: A Wei, Asafétida, Ase Fétide, Assant, Crotte du Diable, Devil’s Dung, Ferula Asafoetida, Ferula Assa Foetida, Ferula assa-foetida, Ferula foetida, Ferula pseudalliacea, Ferula rubricaulis, Férule, Férule Persique, Food of the Gods, Fum, Giant Fennel, Heeng, Hing. Hing, or Asafoetida, is a treasured spice derived from the […]
Why Herbal Ghee?
If you love ghee, you have smart taste buds! Not only is ghee delicious and nutritious, but that fragrant buttery oil also holds an exalted place in Ayurveda (the traditional medicine of India). Ghee has amazing benefits as a stand-alone, and its healthful qualities are amplified when prepared with herbs such as Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, […]
What EXACTLY is Black Seed?
Today, we are going to show you the differences between several seeds that are often confused with one another due to similar names and similar appearance. The unfortunate truth is that any seed that is black in color can be called “black seed.” This leads to massive confusion when trying to identify specific seeds that […]
Americans should be eating more fenugreek
The Standard American Diet (SAD) includes sweet, salty and sour foods but very little bitter foods (except greens in salads). However, in recent years, bitter foods and dietary supplements are becoming popular. Fenugreek is a bitter food and spice that is used extensively in the Indian cooking. The whole plant can be used. Fresh Fenugreek […]
