tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:56:29 +0000eat real fooddinner ideashealthy eatingSouprecipeschickenvegitarian entreesbest foods to eatdinner recipesDr. MrDougall. quick recipesGMO Clarence ThomasMcDonaldseasy dinnersfishground turkeyhealthy foodindustrial agriculturepesticidesquick mealwhat to have for dinnerzucchiniCAFOCSADr. OzFDAGMO MonsantoMonsantoRisottoamoniabiotechnologychewingchicken pot piechildrencomfort fooddesserteating wellendangered speciesentreesexpanding food choicesfarmed fishfastfood labelsfood lovefood small bitesgooglegrass fed beefherbicideshow tokid eatingkid foodkids eatinglabelinglentilslocal foodmechanically separated chickenmuffinsnewnon gmoobesityorganicorganinover use of antibioticspastured beefpopsicles eat real foodpotatoesquinoasausagesautescallopssmall farmerssnacksspinachsteaksummer treatstry new foodstrying different foodtype II diabetesvegetarian entreesWhat does eat real food mean? Eat foods that were raised or grown in a sustainable manner and are as close to their natural, unprocessed state as possible.http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (emi)Blogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-8698259174039264951Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:02:00 +00002011-09-20T15:02:15.347-04:00Hi Everyone, It been a while since I have posted here. I've been working on a new website which is finally live. There is a lot more to come over the next several months, as I continue to seek out local food sources and connect you to them. I am also beginning my journey as a Wellness Coach where I will be sharing with busy people how to make simple lifestyle changes so they and their families http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-eat-real-food-website.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-1599528813343164004Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:12:00 +00002011-04-26T23:12:09.784-04:00I first read Omnivore's Dilemma when it first came out in 2006 and it and Fast Food Nation are two of the big reasons I have changed what I buy when I am shopping for food.  I hope you will make the time to watch this. Michael Pollan explains the American paradox, cultural eating vs nutrient eating, basic food rules and more. http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-is-american-paradox-find-out-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-2322829845107281368Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:41:00 +00002011-04-07T10:41:00.375-04:00The more I learn and talk to people the more I realize that we all have different ideas of what healthy eating is. For me healthy eating means eating primarily organic whole foods, lots of veggies and sustainably raised, pastured meats, and sustainably caught fish. I am trying to incorporate more vegetarian meals into our diet, but I don't see myself becoming a vegetarian or vegan. I have friendshttp://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-is-healthy-anyways.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-6750841319695285928Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:59:00 +00002011-04-04T07:18:14.526-04:00This is one of my go to meals when we need something quick during the week. Usually I will make the rice ahead of time, when we are having rice with another meal and just double up the amount I need. If you are making the rice that day, then start the rice first. Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable broth1 cup brown rice2 eggs scrambled 3 tablespoons olive oil ¼ Red or Green Pepper, sliced1/2 bunch of http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/04/recipe-of-week-stir-fry-rice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-5358121898388547837Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:41:00 +00002011-03-24T10:41:04.773-04:00comfort fooddinner ideasdinner recipeseat real foodhow toRisottosautescallops Even though it's officially spring, the weather in PA has been far more winter like and I always want to make more comfort food when its cold and wet out.  Risotto takes a while, and requires a little tending too, but it's not that hard. I tend to keep my risotto on the al dente side as I'm not fond of mushy stuff! Ingredients: 1 quart vegetable broth 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup brown http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/03/recipe-of-week-pan-seared-scallops-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-5398819101515433941Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:02:00 +00002011-03-14T21:02:07.107-04:00dinner ideasDr. MrDougall. quick recipeseasy dinnerseat real foodfastsausageSoupspinachThis super easy, super fast soup is great for a weeknight meal. It's ready in 30 minutes. Serve with rustic bread and a salad if you desire. 1 link hot Italian sausage 1 19 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed 2 cups of chicken broth 1 14 ounce can of diced or crushed tomatoes 1 clove garlic, smashed 8 ounces of fresh spinach, washed and stem removed 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram salt and pepper to http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/03/recipe-of-week-tuscan-spinach-bean-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-2492869393640746735Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:12:00 +00002011-03-09T21:21:11.025-05:00biotechnologyeat real foodGMO MonsantoherbicidesorganicpesticidesNatural Foods Merchandiser Click on the link above. This is a great article about GMO plants, how they have come to be and their environmental impact. Have patience the link takes a minute to open as it is from an e-zine, but it is worth the read.http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/03/natural-foods-merchandiser.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-5452890306405187159Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:47:00 +00002011-03-01T14:47:21.052-05:00chickeneasy dinnerseat real foodquick mealwhat to have for dinnerThis is my go to marinade for chicken and as a quick vinaigrette for salads, both green and pasta. I made it last week and added sliced almonds and dried cranberries to the rice and grilled the aspargus with a little salt, pepper and dried lemon peel. Marinade: Juice of two lemons 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon parsley 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix everything http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/03/recipe-of-week-super-easy-sauteed-or.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-2590763608940714040Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:28:00 +00002011-02-25T11:28:12.931-05:00chewingeating wellfood small biteshealthy eating I read recently that most people have given up their New Year's resolutions by the first of part of February. I'm not a big resolutions person as I try to always be striving towards some goal or another, but this year I decided to work  on something that seems so simple, but still haven't mastered. That's right, the headline gives it away, I'm working towards chewing my food. Go ahead laughhttp://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/02/chew-what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-1819497718615250259Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:20:00 +00002011-02-21T18:20:30.434-05:00 I have been reading about benefits of eating a plant based diet and while sustainably raised meat and poultry always be part of our diet, I am trying to incorporate more vegetarian meals. We also have a ton of sweet potatoes from our CSA and it's time they were used, so I made this for my meat loving family. Everyone was surprised how satisfying this chili was even though there was no meathttp://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/02/recipe-of-week-sweet-potato-chili.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-4584355550576320016Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:37:00 +00002011-02-16T16:37:21.642-05:00Found the inspiration for this in the latest issue of Vegetarian Times. I thought it might be a little bland, but it turned out to be rich and delicious.  Here is how I made it: 1 medium onion, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium potatoes, diced 6 cups cooked/canned black beans divided* 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/02/recipe-of-week-black-bean-and-potato.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-5375190159345031767Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:25:00 +00002011-02-10T09:55:27.245-05:00Check out 12 really cool sounding cookbooks. Even though most of the time I don't cook from recipes anymore, I love cookbooks because they give me great ideas for trying different flavors. In this collection there is something for everyone, from meat to gluten free baking and everything inbetween. I'm even feeling inspired to bake. It's going to be difficult to decide which book to buy first. http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/02/photo-gallery-top-12-healthy-cookbooks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-8780255105252195531Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:04:00 +00002011-02-08T22:04:12.142-05:00eat real foodhealthy eatingkids eatingmuffinssnacksI started making these when Brian was a toddler...an eternity ago. I love the muffins because they are relatively healthy and my kids and all their like minded non-vegetable eating friends (back when Brian only ate yogurt and frozen tortellini)  love these muffins. It has been a while since I made these and I'm thrilled that I found this recipe when I was looking for something different to http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/02/recipe-of-week-golden-harvest-muffins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-8133420220380444413Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:41:00 +00002011-02-01T15:45:34.537-05:00dinner ideasDr. MrDougall. quick recipeseat real foodSoupvegetarian entrees I made stew for friends the other night. It is great on cold, snowy nights because of the wonderful combination of sweet and spicy flavors. Not too hot, the stew really warms you. It also makes great leftovers.  The original recipe came from Vegetarian Times, but below are the ingredients I used. I don't usually use prepared soups either, but Dr. McDougall's* soups are all real food (I http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/02/moroccan-lentil-stew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-1812218134526929356Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:29:00 +00002011-01-26T12:29:37.189-05:00 I couldn't have said it better: http://www.mariasfarmcountrykitchen.com/whats-for-dinner-5-questions-to-help-you-figure-it-out/http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/01/what-to-have-for-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-5107214796556143428Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:09:00 +00002011-01-24T21:09:55.873-05:00dinner ideaseat real foodground turkeyhealthy eatingSoupI posted this last year at about this time and since it is so cold, and all I really want to do is hibernate, I thought I would re-post it. I made the soup this evening and added a parsnip and a little chipotle pepper. Everyone was happy at my house Turkey and Black Bean Soup: This is a staple at our house. It's easy to make, you can double recipe, it freezes and frequently it's something I http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/01/turkey-and-black-bean-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-6440351764460870482Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:17:00 +00002011-01-18T21:35:55.489-05:00CAFOeat real foodgrass fed beefindustrial agricultureorganinover use of antibioticspastured beefsmall farmersOnce upon a time in lands that aren't so far away lived two cows. The first cow, Happy Cow lived on a farm in  rural Pennsylvania. Happy Cow ate grass as his relatives before him did. He roamed in the pasture, ate grass, left manure in the field to fertilize the soil and enjoyed the sunshine. Happy Cow had little stress in his life and acted as the herbivore he was. Nexium Cow, on the otherhttp://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/01/tail-of-two-cows-happy-cow-vs-nexium.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-4201534409587096495Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:28:00 +00002011-01-10T20:28:41.002-05:00 From the Huffington Post. Why eat at home just might save your life. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/family-dinner-how_b_806114.html?utm_source=DailyBrief&utm_campaign=011011&utm_medium=email&utm_content=BlogEntry&utm_term=Daily+Briefhttp://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2011/01/eating-at-home-and-food-industry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-1052969519710656003Wed, 01 Dec 2010 03:08:00 +00002010-11-30T22:08:31.266-05:00I found this recipe for Cider Braised Kale with Sweet Cherries and it piqued my interest. I tend to put Kale in everything now, from soup to spaghetti sauce, but if we are going to have kale as a "side" I tend to be unoriginal and saute with garlic, salt and pepper. I haven't made it yet, but we have lots of beautiful kale from our winter CSA, so it will be on our plates at some point this week. http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2010/11/cider-braised-kale-with-sweet-cherries.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-5318829124790076260Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:28:00 +00002010-10-27T21:32:57.746-04:00GMO Clarence Thomasnon gmopesticidesThought I would share a couple great websites: This is the Environmental  Working Group's ranking of produce regarding pesticides. Remember that of the 70,000 chemicasl that are out there only 10,000 are regulated. The average fruit has at least 8 different chemicals on it and there has been no testing how those chemical interact with each other. You are the experiment. http://http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2010/10/thought-i-would-share-couple-great.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-132727188014456927Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:44:00 +00002010-10-18T21:44:11.086-04:00best foods to eatdinner ideasdinner recipeseat real foodhealthy eatinglentilsquinoaSoupThe fall back to school schedule is a bit full this year, I'm not sure how it happened, but somehow the boys have at least one commitment most weekdays. Tuesdays are my favorite, there is cross country, intramural sports, baseball and piano, and Tuesdays happen to be the day that I have most of my networking events too. Finding the time to make dinner, never mind something that everyone likes andhttp://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2010/10/what-we-had-for-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-877531455606393910Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:07:00 +00002010-10-05T17:07:57.587-04:00amoniaeat real foodindustrial agricultureMcDonaldsmechanically separated chickenA couple weeks ago I posted about some of the ingredients in Chicken McNuggets. My son Brian is still walking around muttering about Silly Putty being one of the ingredients. To follow up that conversation, below is the link for a recent Huffington Post article showing how chicken nuggets are made. It is a little graphic just to give you the heads up.   http://www.huffingtonpost.com//2010/http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2010/10/more-about-chicken-nuggets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-1572697334524057028Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:03:00 +00002010-09-30T11:36:07.973-04:00I read a lot and since I decided to open the restaurant and start this blog, I spend most of my time reading food and health related books, blogs, magazines etc. There is an abundance of information out there, and depending on the source some of it is contradictory. Two books that I have read recently and love, are Food Rules, by Michael Pollan and Organic Manifesto by Maria Rodale. Both books http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2010/09/two-absolute-must-read-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-7914269201689986725Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:27:00 +00002010-09-23T17:27:42.578-04:00best foods to eateat real foodendangered speciesfarmed fishfish Many of you have asked about what fish are ok to eat and what is better, farmed or wild caught. Click on the link to read about 12 fish that you should think twice about before buying. I liked this list because it also makes suggestions as to what fish are safe to eat and/or not endangered. http://foodfreedom.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/12-fish-you-shouldnt-eat/#comment-3745http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2010/09/12-fish-you-shouldnt-eat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534469089625439400.post-501730274318851628Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:55:00 +00002010-09-09T09:55:58.874-04:00dinner ideasdinner recipeseat real foodhealthy eatinghealthy foodvegitarian entreeszucchiniWe haven't had summer squash or zucchini since the zucchini cakes about a month ago, but I saw this recipe from Clean Eating and had to try it. The local zucchini/summer squash season is pretty much over, but I was lucky to find a few at my favorite farmers market. I added mushrooms and substituted the champagne vinegar for rice vinegar and fresh mozzarella for the feta, because I forgot to pick http://eat-realfood.blogspot.com/2010/09/healthy-easy-dinner-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (emi)0