Books that have changed the way I eat The Moosewood Cookbook Despite the fact that I no longer think a vegetarian diet is ideal for my body or the health of our planet, The Moosewood Cookbook by Molly Katzen is still one of my favorites. My current copy is not my own, but borrowed from my best friend, Jes, many years ago. When I was fresh out of college, I explored the world of culinary adventures working in French and … [Read more...] about Holistic Squid Reading List
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Grandma’s Blueberry Muffins
Whenever I think of grandma's blueberry muffins, I get the warm and fuzzies. During the hot and humid Pennsylvania summers we used to spend a day picking blueberries, filling huge buckets with tiny berries while eating probably just as many. We'd come home happy with inky fingers, and my mom would freeze bags and bags of our bounty, so that mid-winter she could whip up a batch of grandma's blueberry muffins on a whim. I … [Read more...] about Grandma’s Blueberry Muffins
How to Make Homemade Deodorant
Up until about a year ago, I was pretty darn frustrated by the host of weird and in most cases toxic ingredients in commercial deodorants. And though I’ve tried just about every natural deodorant I could lay my hands on, none of them were very effective or practical. Most of the natural choices sport such a long list of polyunsaturated oils, they’ve frankly lost my attention. If I wouldn’t put most of those oils in my body, … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Deodorant
Homemade Caramel Apples from Scratch
Growing up in the Pennsylvania, there were certain things that made fall fall - sweater weather, bon fires, hot cocoa, technicolor leaves, hay rides, and everything apple and pumpkin. While autumn cues aren't quite the same here in Southern California, there's no reason not to indulge in a treats like homemade caramel apples while walking around in flip-flops and dreaming of fall foliage. Homemade caramel apples are … [Read more...] about Homemade Caramel Apples from Scratch
Classic And Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Confession: While potatoes are easily one of my favorite foods. I secretly love powdered instant mashed potatoes. I know, I know. Gross. I'm simply going to blame this on growing up in Pennsyltucky in the 80's. Come holiday time, my poor grandma had to covertly peel and boil the real potatoes while hiding behind a box of Hungry Jack. And despite her best efforts, she never fooled me. My heart was with the fake … [Read more...] about Classic And Perfect Mashed Potatoes
7 Surprising Foods to Balance Your Hormones
As a grown up, I've become somewhat of an expert in hormones, but I really wish I understood more about women's health growing up. Those sex-ed classes were pointless. And as a teen, my hormones were a hot mess. Dermatologists assured me there were no specific foods to balance hormones to improve my awful acne so I was prescribed antibiotics and retin-A instead. I had mood swings like hurricanes, and my monthly periods … [Read more...] about 7 Surprising Foods to Balance Your Hormones
Savory Fish Pie with Cauliflower Crust
Being married to my very own Bloke for almost a decade, I've learned quite a bit about British culture. Don't tell my relatives, but some of it I just don't get. Fawlty Towers, mincemeat pie, and pathological politeness (if you know what I mean, you know what I mean) all cause me to raise an eyebrow in complete confusion. After a few less-than-impressive pub lunches, I wasn't too keen on English cuisine, either. But the … [Read more...] about Savory Fish Pie with Cauliflower Crust
How To Make My Best Spanish Rice Recipe
A favorite side dish around these parts is my newest and best Spanish rice recipe. You many be thinking…it’s just rice, right? But cooked up with bone broth, smothered in butter or coconut oil, seasoned with savory flavors, and finished with fermented fish sauce – my picky kids devour this stuff while I sit by, thrilled they are eating my secret superfood. See, homemade stock (unlike the kind you buy in the store) is packed … [Read more...] about How To Make My Best Spanish Rice Recipe
Mediterranean Chocolate Tahini Truffles
Having just disappeared the last of the junky trick-or-treat candy, my sweet tooth is a bit disappointed. So much temptation, but despite the promising brightly wrappers, I find conventional candy to be deeply unsatisfying. Enter these chocolate tahini truffles that I discovered in a brand new cookbook - Mediterranean Paleo Cooking. I just love a dessert that satiates my sweet tooth and chocolate cravings while infusing my … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Chocolate Tahini Truffles
Junk Free Homemade Vanilla Pudding
I'm a bit obsessed with real foodifying the junky comfort foods of my youth. Some of my favorite makeovers are nachos with homemade chips, french fries with gravy, the perfect mashed potatoes, gluten-free deep dish pizza, chocolate chip cookies, and salted caramels. Recently nostalgia called again... Remember vanilla pudding out of a box? I loved that stuff as a kid, and and now we can fall in love with homemade vanilla … [Read more...] about Junk Free Homemade Vanilla Pudding
Nourishing Fermented Sourdough Pancakes
[Emily's note: You guys! I'm so excited to share Naomi's recipe for sourdough pancakes - YUM! If you've been following along, this is the third post in our sourdough series. Click to read about the health benefits of sourdough and how to make a sourdough starter. Enjoy!] Pancakes are one of those quintessential comfort breakfast foods. Sturdy breakfasts bring to mind sitting around a table full of people, brought together … [Read more...] about Nourishing Fermented Sourdough Pancakes
Healthy Oatmeal Bars With Chocolate And Caramel
[Holistic Squid's note: I simply adore real food makeovers, and this healthy oatmeal bar recipe is no exception. Erin's got me beat in her love for Christmas, but I'm pretty sure these beauties will be a hit any time of the year.] I have a confession to make – I love Christmas more than you do. It’s a scientific fact because, well, I say so. I’ve already watched every single cheesy, happy-go-lucky, Hallmark movie … [Read more...] about Healthy Oatmeal Bars With Chocolate And Caramel