When most folks think of composting and more specifically, manure, they turn their noses up. “Gross,” they say. Not me. Having seven horses on the farm means lots of manure, which in turn means lots of organic material for the garden. How can you compost without farm animals? Commercial compost bins. A simple Google search(…)
My mother and I were discussing paleo tonight and she says it “confuses” her. I really think the problem with Americans and food is that we really overcomplicate what we eat. Primal eating is really about simplifying what we put into our bodies. The main components of my nutrition include meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and(…)
I’m a Mexican food junkie, and, I admit, the transition to paleo has not been easy in this regard. I have been known to severely abuse the buffet at La Alameda. Mmmmm… chimichangas! But once you cut out the flour tortillas (gluten) and corn tortillas (grains) and the cheese and sour cream (dairy) you are(…)
Supper Heroes Details: Address: 1812 Winchester Rd., Huntsville, Alabama Website: www.facebook.com/SupperHeroesRestaurant Phone: (256) 929-1976 Price: For a family of 3, including two adults and 1 child, the bill came to $21 before tip. Was it clean and well-maintained? Details please! Supper Heroes has a great family atmosphere. From the moment you walk in the door,(…)
My journey with paleo began with some fabulous doctors and a very insightful book, The Paleo Solutionby Robb Wolf. Dry. Not quite as humorous as intended. Informative. Informative in a way that I walked away from the book wondering how I’d spent 36 years with no clue about how food really affects my body. Now, I(…)
I began 2012 on 7 prescription medications a day, frequenting doctors for everything from Rosacea and Fibromyalgia to severe digestive issues. I’d spent 4 years asking for help. In the Spring of 2012, I sought out a new family practitioner and internist and vowed to change things. And I did. This month, we are visiting(…)
SARAH When my (now) husband and I were dating, he was coming out of a divorce and I was an eternal bachelorette. As such, we had many many MANY late-night conversations regarding how we weren’t looking for a forever relationship. “You know, I’m not looking for a main dish here,” I said one night. “I(…)
