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An Autoimmune Perspective on the Coronavirus: choosing peace and preparation over panic
The current climate in our world right now is making everyone stop, think, and consider their next steps. For the United States this is especially true as schools have started to close and large gatherings prohibited. Just two weeks ago I had planned to write this weeks post about my favorite natural sunscreen products in…
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Cold, Flu, & these things called Lymph Nodes
It finally happened, you know the dreaded moment, my throat started to feel scratchy, a slight couch was developing, and the dull pain in my body was telling me to lay down. To my delight, I got a Facetime call from my niece and nephew before bed. “Good news” my nephew announced with his brightly…
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Sauteed Sausage and Cabbage
I love cabbage because it is low carb yet filling. This recipe is actually my mothers. This faithful family recipe is a regular in the Gurney house because it is not very expensive and it’s super easy to make. Ingredients 1/2 onion 1/2 green cabbage thinly chopped – about 6 cups 1 carrot shredded –…
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Food is Fuel: Tips to fight food cravings and choose health
Food cravings are an absolute enemy to a person who has big health goals. Cravings are nasty little rascals that sneak up on us at the worst times when we are least expecting it! Usually, once a person has detoxed their previous eating habits, the cravings subside. When I gave up dairy and grains it…
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Hearty Roasted Vegetables
When the weather starts turning cold and sweater season begins I love to bring this recipe back into our lunch a dinner rotation. These roasted veggies are warm and hearty on a cold day, my version of comfort food. Living dairy and grain free, I’m always searching for recipes that are full of nutrients but…
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Brussels Sprouts and shallots with mustard glaze and bacon crumbles
With Thanksgiving coming up I have family recipes on my mind. Our gathering is an odd bunch of people who started out as best friends and married in to become the greatest fusion of family. What a joy it is to love and like your family. In this odd mix of people we represent a…
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Butternut Squash Noodles with Roasted Sweet Pepper Sauce
My fellow Columbus, Ohioans know how lucky we are to have access to exceptional restaurants. It’s a city booming with homegrown chefs who care about ingredients and originality in food. Cameron Mitchell restaurants have grown in Columbus and are now spreading around the country. Growing up my family would frequent Cap City Diner. My absolute…
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Keto Pumpkin Chili: A Beanless Delight
Happy pumpkin season! For most of my adult life Chili has been a favorite weekly meal. It is the kind of simple dish that warms a body and soul. For years I would make big pots a chili, meal prepping for later in the week, while always setting aside a couple of mason jars in…
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Sweet Potato & Sausage Hash
After a surprise heat wave, Ohio is starting to feel like fall. While it’s always hard to let go of summer, the fall season has it’s own gifts. I’m celebrating October with sweet potatoes this weekend. This dish is Inspired by my favorite brunch order at a local Columbus born restaurant, Northstar. The sweet potato…