Welcome to my crazy world of real food cooking ...

Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

Every recipe on this blog is my own original effort and idea, so please pass 'em on, giving credit where credit is due.

Many thanks, and come back often. I'm really glad you are here!

:)

Wednesday 19 January 2011

Hot Lemon and Ginger -- A great drink for a cold day or for a cold


I mentioned this beverage in my post on ginger, but I'll lay the recipe out for you here, because I like it that much. Ginger is a great digestive, can help settle nausea, has quite potent anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-microbial properties, and is warming and soothing. I love this drink on a cold day because it makes me feel warm for a long time afterward, more than just the effect of drinking a hot tea. I do go a little over-board with the ginger, but it's easy enough to add more water if it's too much for you.

ingredients:

1 tbsp ginger root, freshly grated (some people peel it but I confess I'm lazy)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey (or your favourite sweetener, but honey too has anti-viral etc properties)
500 ml boiling water
teensy pinch of sea salt (just a few grains, really)


directions:

1. combine all the ingredients
2. let sit for 10 minutes
3. divide into 2 mugs and share with someone you love or pour it into one large mug and keep it all for yourself ;)

Now, I know some people will make this but will boil the ginger in the water etc, but I think there is something to be said for  keeping it all raw, and enjoying the maximum power of the ingredients.

I forgot to mention something else very important -- this tastes great!!

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