Lard made the 2014 BEST foods list!!

After decades of being put down by the processed food industry, lard is finally vindicated and taking its rightful place among BEST foods. The food industry, like the makers of Crisco and Wesson oils, marketed hard against lard and it had nearly disappeared from the American food table. The local and traditional foods movements have…

Holiday Leftovers Shepherds Pie

This recipe uses up the leftovers from your holiday feast. Stretch your holiday dollar and time with creative use of your left over meal. Today, I posted a recipe for Scotch Broth, a good use of leftovers as well. Now you take the Scotch Broth and turn it into Shepherds Pie. Use leftover mashed potatoes and…

Holiday Bone Broth

The holidays bring decadent meals of roast turkey, beef, and lamb. Roasted meats on the bone are perfect for making nutritious bone broth. Homemade bone broth delivers rich flavor to soups and stews; it also packs an incredible amount of important vitamins and minerals. Bone broth contains anti-inflammatory properties, immune system building compounds and help…

An Apple A Day

An apple a day keeps the doctor away because: ·        Vitamin C: a powerful antioxidant ·        Helps maintain even blood sugar ·        Fiber: keeps you full longer ·        Potassium: many people do not get enough of this heart healthy mineral   What will you do with…