Since the industrialization of agriculture the level of omega-3 fatty acids in our food has steadily declined. This can be directly correlated to the increase of almost every disease that is now plaguing our society. Interestingly, as mentioned by Charles Poliquin, fish oil has been linked to the improvement of every disease that people suffer […]

The idea of sushi usually brings about two different reactions, absolute disgust or heavenly bliss. For many, the thought of consuming raw fish is a form of torture. I personally could only eat sushi for the rest of my life and be very happy. Once you move beyond the idea of consuming raw fish the […]

There are a few occasions throughout the year where it is necessary to go out of your way to make a nice meal. Birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day require a little extra thought and effort in preparing a meal for that special someone in your life. Sure you can go out to eat, but making […]

There are a lot of people in the world who don’t like seafood. As a kid, the only seafood I would eat was deep-fried and dipped in ketchup. Not exactly the healthiest meal in the world. Today, I have learned to appreciate the taste of well prepared seafood. That is the key with any food, […]

When I reflect back to my days of early childhood staying home from school with the flu there is always one memory, chicken noodle soup in bed. Watch TV and there is usually a soup commercial depicting someone home sick eating soup to make them feel better. Soup is the one food that most people […]

As I stated in last weeks recipe, cinnamon and lime chicken fajita, an easy way to find a good recipe is to think of a spice that sounds good and what kind of food you want to pair it with. Today I am sitting at my desk writing looking out the window at the recently […]

The key to a making any food enjoyable is by adding the right spices. I know I have said this many times before but it should be the primary focus when cooking. Instead of consuming the typical American diet, which primarily uses calorie dense condiments, opt for condiments that add few calories while adding lots […]

There aren’t many foods more American than a burger and fries. Our country has been shaped by the locations of McDonald’s. If you go to almost any restaurant they will have a burger on the menu. I love a good burger every once in a while. I prefer a big juicy burger, about an inch […]

I love breakfast. Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day. There is nothing better than spending a nice and relaxed weekend morning in your pajamas eating a delicious meal. Breakfast in my family is an event. Anytime family gets together we have large breakfasts of buttermilk pancakes, bacon, sausage, maple syrup, and […]

Personally, I love the winter. I love seeing it snow and I love the cold. There is nothing better to me than to spend the day up in the mountains skiing, enjoying the winter wonderland. Winter is by far my favorite time of year. After a long morning on the slopes, going into the ski […]