Tex-Mex Seven Layer Dip with Refried Seeds
Seven layer dip is sooooo delicious! All those layers of colors, flavors, and textures – salty, tangy, creamy, crispy, sweet, spicy – blended into one rich indulgent bite on a crunchy chip or celery stick – you just can’t beat it. It is great for a summer party, game night, or even a Friday night […]
Tex-Mex Refried Seeds
Nutritionists often suggest hiding healthy foods in other food… “the kids will never know” they say. Well, my kids know. They will detect the smallest granule. Believe me – I have tried sneaking things in! I did get away with it somewhat when they were little, but no more. To be honest, that was really […]
Tomato Salsa – Low FODMAP
Side by side in the fridge – this homemade salsa vs. the favorite commercial salsa – my kids choose this “special diet” salsa every time! – (don’t tell the kids this salsa is intended for IBS sufferers). It is full-flavored and begging to be mounded on chips, dripping over the sides. Mmmmm Roasting the vegetables […]
The Elements (Phases) of TCM
It almost seems wrong to take millenniums of study of sages and physicians and sum any portion of it up into a short blog. But we live in a fast-paced society with a modern structure. Still, we want the best for our families! We need to operate at our highest, best, and healthiest level. So, […]
Black Fungus Congee
[pinterest] Could bf be your new bff? As promised, this post includes a savory congee recipe, using beautiful black fungus, a.k.a. wood ear, tree ear, cloud ear, or Judas ear. While the name may not make you salivate, knowing uses for this marvelous ingredient may give you a beneficial addition to many dishes. Black fungus […]
Chinese Medicine 101
Let me begin with a disclaimer: I am not a physician and do not diagnose illness. I am not an acupuncturist or an herbalist. If you stick your tongue out at me, I can probably tell you (by your tongue’s appearance, not your attitude) which areas of your body need some attention, but that is […]
Fruit and Nuts Congee
[pinterest] Of the five elements of Chinese Medicine, my mother is an “earth”. The earth person is a nurturer, friendly, and generous. This is the person who gives you the comfy chair and softest blanket, and probably a bowl of stew and the t.v remote, while he or she rubs your shoulders. The unhealthy earth […]