Author Archives: Chris

Super Creamy Buttermilk Chocolate Milk Recipe

Do you think you’d enjoy an extra special chocolate milk recipe? I have to admit I hadn’t indulged in chocolate milk in a long time – but who says adults can’t enjoy a good chocolate milk now and then? And for that matter who says chocolate milk has to be completely unhealthy? Granted throwing overly sugared chocolate milk power into a glass of milk and giving it to my kids isn’t high on … Continue Reading »

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Good Old Fashioned Potatoes with Scrambled Eggs Recipe

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Every once in awhile you make a meal that just works, it is easy to make and everyone loves it. (if you have kids or a picky spouse that instance can be quite rare and always treasured). That was the case with this potatoes and scrambled eggs recipe. Just this past Christmas Santa’s little elves came up with a winner and granted my wish with the book Nourishing Traditions. If you haven’t heard … Continue Reading »

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Better Oats: Instant Oatmeal that I’d actually feed to my Children

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If you’ve looked at the ingredient list of your average instant oatmeal I hope you have a degree in chemistry – or a very nimble tongue, and plenty of time on your hands because the list is long and unpronounceable – not a good sign when buying food. I’ve recently discovered Better Oats® – quite simply as the name implies – they are better oats. Well, instant oatmeal anyway. Better Oats makes 9 … Continue Reading »

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Chia Oil Pesto – Yum – Pass the Chia Pet Please

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Love pesto but looking for a change of pace – or maybe a substitute for olive oil in pesto? Have you heard of chia oil? Yes it really is made from the same seeds as those found in late night infomercials and children’s cartoon networks. While I don’t know if I’d delve into the head of my Chia Pet for a late night snack the use of gluten free chia seeds and chia … Continue Reading »

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Is food grade mineral oil really food safe?

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food grade mineral oil to cure bamboo cutting boards

I just received a beautiful bamboo cutting board as a gift and I’ve been looking into how to cure it or season it before use. Every where I look suggests using food grade mineral oil to first cure the bamboo cutting board and then re-apply once a month to maintain a good luster. Now my dilemma is this: is mineral oil, even supposedly food grade mineral oil really safe? Here is the definition … Continue Reading »

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