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pH- Our body’s circus act (PART 1)

pH is the measure of exactly how acidic or alkaline we are. Did you know your body struggles silently everyday trying to maintain this internal balance? I say ‘struggles’ because what … Continue Reading →


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Better Options – Pizza

EPISODE FOUR: Pizza! Basic Ingredients: Sprouted Whole Grain Tortillas Garlic Glove Dried Oregano Salt & Pepper Olive Oil   1st Pizza Topping: 2 Leeks (tops removed/split &washed) chopped 1 Zucchini … Continue Reading →


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Better Options – Homemade Granola

EPISODE THREE: Homemade Granola! Ingredients: 2 cups Organic Old Fashion Oats ½ cup of Organic Raisins ½ cup Organic Almonds ¼ cup of Organic Honey ½ tsp of Organic Cinnamon … Continue Reading →


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Did You Know…? 10/1/2012

DID YOU KNOW…   Since the drought this summer, the corn crop has come under some new and renewed scrutiny.  And subsequent reports have surfaced that need our attention. One … Continue Reading →


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Better Options – Butternut Squash Vegetable Lasagna

EPISODE TWO: Butternut Squash Vegetable Lasagna Ingredients: 1 Small Butternut Squash 2 Red peppers roasted 1 Zucchini sliced 1 Onion sliced 1 Bag of Baby Spinach 2 Gloves Garlic Thyme Olive … Continue Reading →


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Poisonous Cookware

If you cook, I’m sure you have a favorite pot or pan you turn to each day.  Buying cookware is either an investment or pieces bought on a whim.  I … Continue Reading →


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Meet The Authors

My name is Ralph. I’m 59 years old.  I was born into an Italian – American family. Growing up loving to cook and eat, food was always fresh and homemade. … Continue Reading →


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Better Options – Black Bean Enchiladas

EPISODE ONE: Black Bean Enchiladas! Ingredients for Red Pepper Sauce: Six – Eight Dried Quarillo chili peppers 2 cups of boiling water 1-2 garlic cloves ½ tsp of Mexican oregano … Continue Reading →


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Juicer Reviews

When it comes to buying the right juicer, it takes time and research.  Initially, picking a juicer seems straight forward.  You ask: How much will it cost and where can … Continue Reading →


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Kombucha Tea

There always seems to be a lot of questions about Kombucha Tea.  Questions like: what is Kombucha Tea and why should I drink it?  Kombucha tea was first used in … Continue Reading →