Food companies LOVE artificial colors. They are consistent, you can make them in industrial sized tanker truck loads, and because it has nothing to do with living things, it is not subject to changes in the environment or any messy crop fluctuations. Made to eat, but unrelated to food....

Think back. Did you purchase ground beef at Whole Foods, between June 2 and August 6? If so, Whole Foods will not have had a chance to recall that burger in time, you should toss it out, and ask for a refund. Just last month, this company, Nebraska Beef...

Get ready for controversy. The FDA has blocked Stevia. Advocates cry foul, saying they are held to an unrealistic standard, given that this plant has been used indiginously for centuries. It’s a plant. But the FDA cites 1968 research conducted by Joseph Kuc, that showed a contraceptive effect on...

  Excellent at any time of the year, but especially as a thin sliver to enjoy in the summer when the berries are the freshest!     You’ll Need: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 cup melted butter 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened...

I can’t wait to grow this. Andrew Weil pointed out that he grows this naturally occurring herb on his ranch. A place called directgardening.com sells them on the internet. And actually, I’ve read that Stevia will grow in almost any climate, if it is given good soil, fertilizer, and...

These are the real deal. Easy to put together and a forever favorite. You’ll Need: 1/2 cup butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups white sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries First Preheat oven to 350...

For centuries, the Guaraní tribes of Paraguay and Brazil used a plant tthey called ka’a he’ê (“sweet herb”), to sweeten medicinal teas for treating heartburn and other ailments. The leaves of the stevia plant have 30–45 times the sweetness of sucrose (ordinary table sugar). To prepare it in the...

Here it comes, the next new thing. Stevia has been locked out of the U.S. sweetener market but, perhaps in a battle of the titans, the soda industry has opened a path for its entry. Over the next few days, I’ll be highlighting the science, nutritional and political, behind...

Cakey/biscuit topping with a slight crunch on top and ooey gooey delicious blueberries hidden on the bottom. This is delicious with fresh blueberries and is the perfect summer treat. Serve plain or with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!” You’ll Need: 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1 teaspoon vanilla...

We invited our groups to come out and pick blueberries, at a private picking event, at a place called The Berry Patch. Knowing where to go to pick your own berries is a fabulous way to change the culture of health. This way, you come to understand what quality...

A fresh blueberry sauce recipe for ice cream, pound cake, or bread pudding. You’ll Need: 2 cups fresh blueberries 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract First: Wash and crush blueberries; add sugar, lemon juice and salt. Mix well. Then, in...

  You’ll Need: · 2 cups Half-n-Half · 2/3 cup sugar · 5 egg yolks · 1 cup cream into finished custard · 2 tsp vanilla extract Getting ready Begin by heating the H&H over medium heat almost to scalding. Meanwhile, blend egg and sugar until pale yellow and...