Legislating Color
After studies emerged linking synthetics in our food to hyperactive behavior in children, everyone said “Huh. I guess that figures.” Now, Europe taking a second look at chemical dyes, and …
Legislating Color Read MoreMediterranean Scallops
You’ll Need 1 tbsp olive oil 4 minced clove garlic 1/2 cup onion, chopped 8 large plum tomatoes, peeled/seeded/chopped juice from 2 lemons hot sauce to taste 1 1/2 …
Mediterranean Scallops Read MoreNatural? Define “Natural”.
Everything is so confusing. What does “natural” or “artificial” mean? For example, elderberry ice cream has added color from anthocyanins that were isolated from elderberries. THAT makes sense. The added …
Natural? Define “Natural”. Read MoreDye Supply Gone Dry?
In 2007, a late frost decimated European elderberry crops. Although this crop, and so the natural coloring it produced, were grown in other areas of the world, it drove the …
Dye Supply Gone Dry? Read MoreDyes Are Going Native
Here is an indication of the change we are in the middle of. Back in 2005, Nestle promised to remove all artificial coloring from its products. They vowed to switch …
Dyes Are Going Native Read MoreDyes In Your Food
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 …
Dyes In Your Food Read MoreWhere’s the Beef? Recalled.
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 …
Where’s the Beef? Recalled. Read MoreStevia Science
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. …
Stevia Science Read MoreBlueberry Cheesecake
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 …
Blueberry Cheesecake Read MoreGrowing Stevia
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 …
Growing Stevia Read MoreBlueberry Muffins
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 …
Blueberry Muffins Read MoreStevia History
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 …
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