Starrylights are hand-made, hand-painted luminaries (each one is deliciously different). We are so lucky to have found Beth, whose creations these are! With a votive candle lit inside, they dance by day and create a light show by night. … Debra
I love Nova Scotia Fisherman’s Xtreme Skin Care lotion really works for dry hands. Oh, did I forget to mention that it smells nice too? … Gregoria
Monsanto will sue people at the drop of a hat. But now they’ve been challenged.
Remarkably simple. Simply remarkable. Just two lovely ingredients, roast with lemon, olive oil, and garlic.
It doesn’t get easier than this. 100% raw. 100% unrefined sweeteners. 100% healthy oils.
A is for Acne, B is for Bruises, C is for Canker Sores… This month, the lazy Health Writer will relax by not doing research, not using complete sentences, not justifying or explaining his recommendations, not citing sources, and not going into depth. Enjoy!
Two recipes in one. You get the orange+green Squash & Pesto. And then you get the leftover pesto, for… whatever. Fresh green herbs and hempseeds are both veritable superfoods. This is a powerhouse dish!
Demystifying the multisyllabic world of omega-3 fats. What kinds? How much? And, what if you don’t eat fish?
Smell can trigger memories, emotion, creativity, and can help heal. This science of smell and how it affects us is called “aromatherapy.”
Gosh, hard for me to pick one favorite. For the Thanksgiving table, I love Stoger pumpkin seed oil to drizzle on salads with a handful of pumpkin seeds. Great on mash of parsnips, squash and carrots. Or instead of butter on baked potatoes. Or drizzled onto a favorite pumpkin soup. … Debra
“We all love what comes out of our amazing kitchen … everything is a favorite!!” When planning your Thanksgiving feast, don’t forget to order that special something … here is our Thanksgiving Kitchen Order Form.
Crampbark (the best remedy to ease menstrual cramps) and red raspberry leaf tea is my savior every month! … Savanah
I loved this when I read it in the Natural Foods Merchandiser back in 2003, and love it still today! It reminds me that we’re not as smart as we think we are… “Chimpanzees can tell the difference between organic and conventional fruits.” Zookeepers at the Copenhagen Zoo, Denmark, began putting both types of bananas
As much vegetable as grain. A fusion of flavors. Wild rice from the Minnesota lake region. Olive oil from the Mediterranean. Sushi ginger & soy sauce from Japan. Subtle sweetness from the carrots…
Good oils are like good spices. No good kitchen should be without them. I’m not going to try and cover every oil, just the six I use in my kitchen.
a pinch or two of warming spice, rich healthy fats, and honey transform toast into a delectable treat.
Chewy + crunchy + fresh. Egyptian grains + English vegetables + mild Thai flavors. Another fusion dish from the Debra’s kitchen.
Whether or not you’re a “health nut,” you should know about cooking fats. Ride out the trends, secure in the truth.
“Grass-fed whey is one of my favorite superfoods. Boosts immune function, increases youthful vitality and more!” … Jay
“Pecan Shop Native Pecans – a true, wild food. First, they’re delicious. So clean and fresh and sweet! Native, wild pecans are also less than half the size of “improved” pecans, i.e. pecans bred for high yields and commercial farming. And since native trees are suited to their climate, the thrive without the need for
“With the flavor intensity of sun-dried tomatoes, reinforced with rich sesame oil and the bright pungency of Tamil spices, this is currently my favorite thing on Earth!” -Adam
Got red, dry, flaky, itchy skin? You may be one of 15 million Americans who suffer from a non-contagious skin condition called eczema. Borage seed oil can help.
“We all have fond memories of special food. When my family made the trek each summer to NYC, we always ate in Ratner’s, a famous Jewish deli founded in 1905 …”
Of all the changes we have wreaked on traditional diets over the last hundred years, our drastic reduction in fiber intake might very well be the most significant. The impact on our health — our weight, our hearts, our long-term disease risk — are profound.
Another appetizer that’s easy to make, using quality ingredients, that will have your guests going “what a clever idea! — and DE-licious!”
Flower growers have used blackstrap molasses to get stronger, longer lasting blossoms for ages. Molasses supplies trace minerals along with bio-available sugars that feed plants. Milk, too, is a soil and plant food.
Why research on natural medicine is often “better” and “cleaner” than research on pharmaceuticals
From a 2005 Debra’s Natural Gourmet newsletter. I still find it interesting, sez Debra! In Jack Challem’s book, Feed Your Genes Right, Mr. Challem says nutrition feeds our genes, which not only are found in every one of our 70 trillion cells, but which contain the basic biological instructions for everything from eye color to
When you’ve got a turbo blender, all you need to make this is fruit (and a little cinnamon) (and a little stevia).
Asparagus is a harbinger of Springtime. Eggs symbolize rebirth.
Athletes, and the rest of us — we’re learning to take concussions seriously now. Natural medicine can help.
Two ancient grains, with salty oil-cured olives, and sweet-tart dried cherries.
Been told by your dentist that you need gum surgery because you have periodontal disease and have deep pockets in your gums? You might want to try something old-fashioned before making an appointment for surgery that will be painful, may or may not work, and is not covered by insurance.
Recipes include the Classic Berry, the The Choco-Banana-PB’Splosion, the Bird of Paradise, Swamp Thing, and Turkey Day (which does not contain turkey).
Thanks to those of you who came to our olive oil tasting that snowy February evening! Did you know that real olive oil is simply the juice pressed from the fruit (the olives) of the olive tree? Pressing olives for their juice is the way olive oil has been made for thousands of years. Why
Our television cooking show, Eat Well Be Happy, is releasing four new shows in March. We are having fun! And we’re happy to announce that Eat Well Be Happy is now airing in Cambridge Sundays at 5:00 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. We need a resident sponsor for Watertown, Newton and Wellesley. If you
This is a snap to make, and a colorful, cleansing salad (it’s the beets and ginger). Lemon *and* lime juices add complexity of flavor.
We’re settling this once and for all! More than just “rules,” we’re going to tell you WHY…
What is halvah? Halvah is a quintessential dessert in the Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, and India — as much a part of these cuisines as ice cream and apple pie are to America’s.
The daily energy that gets us out of bed with a spring in our steps and a twinkle in our eyes; that maintains our focus throughout the day; that keeps us lively even after work, and the kids are put to bed.
Crooked Row organic farmer, Elena Colman, has ordered some pretty strange, exotic-sounding seeds that many of us can’t wait to try. Of course we have the tried and true veggie seeds as well.
Staffer Jocelyn sent this email, “A customer who just bought castor oil waxed eloquent about your protocol for dry eyes. She said she’d tried everything for chronically dry eyes, and that finally out of desperation, she started dropping castor oil in her eyes both morning and just before bed. Her doctors at Westford Family Eye
The tried-and-trues and strange, exotic-sounding seeds. I grew ground cherries last year and fell in love (they’re easy to grow, taste great; kids love ‘em!) Another thumbs up: a trailing nasturtium, which covered my fence, bloomed forever, made a fantastic garnish and were spicy and delicious too!
Our kitchen makes this lovely soup, and you’re right that it doesn’t appear in our cookbooks, so we’re sharing it with you here even though it’s proprietary. We’re trusting you with a “secret” recipe because we love you.
Tofu, you can buy anywhere. But sausages — and nine other things — you should really buy in a health food store!
The mad rush is over and the holidays have come and gone. To get back on track, here’s a gentle detox, which is a modified fast. Start off every day with 2 tablespoons raw, organic apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice and a splash of liquid chlorophyll in water (with some raw honey if
Another soup for winter. This one has ginger, to aid digestion, and sweet carrots. Red lentils are unlike the brown lentil you might know. They dissolve when you cook them.
