Panna Cotta, Italian for "cooked cream", is a wonderfully simple dessert that is easy to prepare yet so delicious. This version puts a twist on the classic Italian treat by using yogurt for the "healthy" probiotics they contain (and no one will even know). You can make it as decadent and rich as you like by replacing some … [Read more...]
Chocolate Malted Shake
This shake is a delicious, nutritious treat that is really enjoyed by everyone in our household. The kid's love it and always ask for more! The shake gets its "malted" flavor, naturally, from Mesquite Powder. If you've never tried mesquite powder, you're in for a real treat ;). You can read more about mesquite powder in the … [Read more...]
Mesquite Powder… the Secret Ingredient
Add some sweetness to that morning or post workout shake, while boosting important minerals. This relatively unknown ingredient has lots of great benefits that you will enjoy and your body will appreciate. Mesquite Trees I am talking about Mesquite powder. In Texas we are very familiar with mesquite as a type of tree … [Read more...]
Switch On The Light, Harm Your Health!
We would never consider that our common light bulb could be harming our health. As new studies come out you may want to reconsider flipping on that switch. Several studies are now coming to light :), that the Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL) can cause health issues. The reports are coming out of European labs where … [Read more...]
Flaxseed: What You Should Know
Flaxseed is something that many of us add to our food daily for its ability to give us omega-3 fatty acid, but is there something we should know about this widely used seed beyond its golden color. Rancidity Of Seeds All seeds have to deal with going rancid sometime in their life. Before we get into how this affects … [Read more...]
Make That 1 Change.
Wow! It is 2012, Happy New Year. The new year brings new opportunity. I kind of look at the new year as a time to start fresh. Pick something you want to learn or change in your life and make it a point to work toward. May I suggest a health change? Here is what I often share with people when I am consulting them about … [Read more...]
Top 10 “Best of 2011” – Cooking God’s Way
Happy New Year! Before we leave last year completely, we thought we would share with you the most viewed items on Cooking God's Way for 2011. You may be surprised by what was read most. Maybe there was something you missed. With that said, let's have a quick look back over some of the most popular posts viewed in 2011. … [Read more...]
Improve Health By Writing It Down.
Alright, you have decided that improving your health is one of your major goals for 2012! Many of you may be thinking, "I don't know what to do exactly, guess I will just eat better". But what is better? Where do I start? If you missed yesterdays article, 10 Questions That Can Change Your Health!, start there and then … [Read more...]
French Onion Soup
This french onion soup is a very simple, yet satisfying soup. It is quite easy to make and really comforting on these, drizzly-cold-rainy days as of late. Topping this onion soup with cheesy-toasted sourdough bread makes this simple dish even more scrumptious. 5 packed cups thinly sliced onion, about 2-3 pounds … [Read more...]