Kefir Redux
Dear Readers: We would like to substitute this method for the method in The Real…
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Chicken Soup from Roast Chicken
Chicken soup from roast chicken is richer, more robust, even slightly more bitter (from the…
Thoughts on Condiments: Sweet, Savory, and More Real than Not
Imagine my delight when a package full of ketchup came to our door, unannounced. The…
Thanksgiving is Bombastic (but You can be Sane about It)
I gave a talk to a thousand people at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition on…
Flourless Chocolate Cake for a Ghoulish Birthday
Julian, who turned eight on October 24, asked for a “small party at home,” with…
Vanilla (or Savory) Custard Recipe
So silky, so nutritious, so lightly-sweetened, it can be breakfast, snack, or dessert. Julian and…
Listen to Nina on WNYC’s Last Chance Foods
Says Last Chance Foods, “It’s the high season for cool, slushy drinks. Nina Planck, author…
Fermented Watermelon Recipe on CleanPlates.com
I was happy to see CleanPlates.com featuring a recipe from my new cookbook and I…
The Real Food Cookbook
In my twenties, I found myself living in London, England, and sorely homesick for an inimitable and tactile experience of home. What I missed most was a weekly visit to a busy farmers’ market, brimming with fresh, seasonal produce sold by …
Roasted Carrots
I prefer larger, finger-like pieces, which I cut by turning the carrot and slicing off…