If you’ve hung around here for very long you probably know by now how much I love magnesium, sodium, and minerals in general. I noticed a huge difference in my health and energy levels after I prioritized minerals. And I’ve heard from many of you how minerals have changed your health too.  This roundup post … Read more

This gluten-free zucchini bread is moist and tender, with a cozy, warmly spiced flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s the best! This gluten-free zucchini bread is truly something special. The warm aroma of cinnamon wafts through the air as it bakes. The subtle sweetness from the coconut sugar is the just-right combination … Read more

There is no environment quite like a busy restaurant for immersing someone quickly and completely in human interaction. Over a career spent in hospitality, I had a hand in developing hundreds of leaders—people who started as hosts, servers, line cooks, or dishwashers and eventually ran restaurants with large teams and millions in annual sales. Watching … Read more

Ice cream and waffle sandwiches with two berry sauces, one raspberry and one blueberry, both made with fresh and dried berries and vanilla bean paste. Why make one berry sauce when you can make two? This recipe starts the sauces and the waffle batter the day before. Four pints of fresh raspberries and half … Read more

These 30-minute set-it-and-forget-it Instant Pot artichokes are kind of a dream come true. All you need is artichokes, some water, and about 3 minutes of active kitchen duty, and you’re on your way to perfect, tender artichokes (with the best hearts). Yes please! Give me a 1-ingredient recipe with a prescription for just 3 minutes … Read more

Grilled zucchini bruschetta with ricotta, Parmesan, fresh basil, and garlic-rubbed bread. A summer appetizer that takes 20 minutes from start to table. What if bruschetta was not just about tomatoes? I started making it with grilled zucchini last summer and have not gone back. Slice two medium zucchini lengthwise about 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) … Read more

If you rely on a cup of coffee to kickstart your morning, you’re in good company – coffee is now the most consumed drink in Britain according to a 2024 global survey by Statista, knocking the stereotypically British cup of tea down into second place. Whether you reach for an artisanal pour-over or a cafetière … Read more

Grilled octopus with roasted fava beans and a warm duck fat vinaigrette of balsamic vinegar and roasted shallot. A restaurant-quality grill plate. Grilled octopus is a dish that restaurants charge a premium for, but the technique is not difficult if you start with a cleaned octopus. Grill it until tender, which takes patience and … Read more

There are a number of prescription medications available to manage COPD. When you start a new medication, make sure you understand how and when to take it. Up to 58.7 percent of people with COPD who use inhaled medications take them incorrectly, according to research, which increases risk of hospitalization and death. [3] Medication costs … Read more