Chew on this…or don’t.

Starting this Tuesday with some infographics, enjoy!

GMO Crops:GMO Crops

If I’m asked one more time to buy cookies, I am going to gouge out my eardrums with pencils:Girl Scout CookiesYum!

Well, hey! As long as it doesn’t kill us immediately and is “similar,” it’s safe, right?Substantial Equivalence

Oh Cheerios! But you lower my cholesterol…right? Fail.Cheerios

Most advanced healthcare, and yet the US is the sickest nation. Yes, our life expectancy has increased, but while living longer, we’re sicker in those years. Fun times…?Biggest GMO Lover

These infographics came from GMO Inside, a fabulous and educational resource.

Also, you should read this: Food Babe Investigates, from 100 Days of Real Food. It is alarming to me what is allowed in the US food supply. Most of the rest of the world, has banned the junk we consume and in some countries, you can go to prison and be heavily fined for putting ingredients in the food, that are commonplace here in the US. Totally perplexing to me.

Fried Rice…with no Rice

I don’t eat rice anymore. It’s high glycemic, gmo, nutritionally void food, in my opinion. I don’t really miss it, either (or what it did to my blood sugar).

I completely and accidentally stumbled upon this recipe last week when I had to use or lose my bag of broccoli slaw. When I started cooking, the last thing on my mind was rice. But it looked a lot like rice…so I went with it 🙂

“No Rice Fried Rice”

That’s it! 5 simple ingredients. I started by sautĂ©ing the entire bag of organic broccoli slaw from Trader Joe’s (it’s the only place I’ve seen broccoli slaw like this. Shredded carrots and shredded broccoli stalk), in a little Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil. I lightly seasoned with kosher salt/pepp, and continued sautĂ©ing until it had really cooked down. I broke 4 eggs into the same pan, and began stirring (thinking this would just be a yummy scramble). Then it started to resemble fried rice, but needed more egg, so I broke two more in the pan. I cooked for maybe 10 minutes longer, stirring constantly making sure the egg was cooked thoroughly and broken up well. Since it looked so much like fried rice, I decided to treat it as such, and sprinkle with coconut aminos (soy-free soy sauce, therefore gluten free!), it was TO-DIE-FOR. What the heck. Re-heated even better the next day! So easy and flavorful.DSC_0342

10 years of Awesome-ness!

Today is our 10th wedding anniversary. We all know that we ran away and got married (if not read this: http://wp.me/p2zSoO-J), and it was the best $100 (you’re welcome Dad) we’ve ever spent. Moving so much over the last 10 years (think Iowa to San Diego to Puerto Rico to Virginia back to San Diego, with whole lots of travel in between), has helped us form a strong foundation in our marriage, and presented many opportunities and challenges to us. We’ve been very lucky to experience the things we have, and I can’t wait to see what the next 10 years hold 🙂 A good marriage is hard work, but well worth it.

I love you my buddy ❤

2003 Receipt of Marriage

Our 1st Wedding Anniversary, 2004

1st Anniversary Sunset1st Anniversary

San Francisco, 2005
2005 San Fran

Grand Canyon, 2006
2006 Grand Canyon

Camuy Caverns, Puerto Rico, 2007
2007 Camuy Caverns

 Virginia, 2007
2007 VirginiaBaltimore/DC, 20082008 BaltimoreNYC, 20092009 NYC Carriage RideMammoth, 20102010 Mammoth ViewVegas, 20102010 VegasTahoe, 20112011 TahoeSanta Barbara, 20122011 SBAfrica, 2012353168

Horseradish Roasted Vegetables

I roast veggies, lots of them. I keep it pretty darn simple too. Herbs and spices make it easier to change-up the flavors, even if methods remain the same.

In my no nightshade journey, I am finding I really miss spicier/peppery foods (chili, paprika, etc.). I decided I’d buy some horseradish, and make some roasted veggies with it, as it can be pretty spicy/flavorful, plus it isn’t something I use often, so I welcomed the flavor.

Horseradish Roasted Vegetables

  • Roasted veggies of your choice (I used whole garlic, brussels and carrots)
  • Horseradish
  • Bacon Fat
  • Kosher salt/pepp

I roasted the veggies in the oven until they started to brown. I melted a little bacon fat in a glass dish, and once soft I dropped a couple large TBSP of horseradish (not sauce/creamed, just prepared horseradish in vinegar), mixed, and then dumped over the veggies. I tossed them and sprinkled lightly with kosher salt/pepp.

Voila! They were fabulous.DSC_0233DSC_0235DSC_0241