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Category Archives: Self-Health Survival Guides
What’s Cooking at SRP?
Seed-Crust Tourtière:
A Mile-High Makeover Inspired by a French-Canadian Classic
17
Jul
Jul
I grew up in Canada, and I’ve been interested in food as far back as I can remember, so I was quite surprised that I didn’t discover tourtière—possibly the most […]
16
Jul
Jul
I am a routine kind of gal. They make me feel stable, at ease, and organized. Some people find them boring and restrictive, but I’ve always found great comfort in […]
What’s Cooking at SRP?
Homemade Cinnamon-Vanilla Granola with Coconut:
Taking Cereal to a Whole New Level
10
Jul
Jul
I’m not a big cereal fan, but I used to be. Back in my younger (less knowledgeable) years, I indulged in my fair share. And though it wasn’t optimal, cereal […]
09
Jul
Jul
It’s finally here, my friends! July is National Picnic Month. When was the last time you grabbed a big ol’ blanket, packed some grub in that basket, and headed to […]
05
Jul
Jul
I used to be super intimidated by using fresh herbs in the kitchen. Something about their big green bunchiness seemed complicated to me. So I’m not surprised when I meet […]
03
Jul
Jul
Even though the bright beauty and flavor of citrus brightens up the bleakest months of winter, when citrus is at its peak, I’ve always felt that these lively, juicy fruits […]
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Jun
Jun
Boys and girls are different in more than just the obvious ways. We discussed some need-to-know facts about girls health last month, so let’s consider a few compelling health facts […]
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Jun
Jun
Bread is the Staff of Life; so the saying goes. It’s no secret that since the discovery of agriculture, bread has been a staple food in nations all over the […]
Adventures of A Self-Healther
Guys, Want to Know How Healthy You Are?
Try These Simple Physical Fitness Tests
18
Jun
Jun
Many of you guys out there walk around assuming you’re fairly healthy. You eat mostly nutritious food, and you get some exercise more days than not. That’s good enough, yes? […]
What’s Cooking at SRP?
Turkish-Style Livers with Crisp Sumac Onions:
Getting More Organ Meats onto Your Plate
12
Jun
Jun
Thanks to a heightened interest in eating for health, and mainstream acceptance of making use of the whole animal, organ meats have made a bit of a comeback lately. Yet, […]
11
Jun
Jun
I was recently listening to an excerpt from Dr. Keith Kimberlin’s seminar, “How We Get Sick: The Human Stress Response,” and was struck by his practical approach. In very pragmatic […]
What’s Cooking at SRP?
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with
Apricot and Creamy Bleu Cheese:
A Simple, Swanky Side Dish
05
Jun
Jun
So, hopefully, by the time this post is released, the summer season will finally be upon us. Presently, it is snowing outside as I write this; my animals are confused, […]
04
Jun
Jun
June is Men’s Health Month (I told you it was coming up, guys), and since I live in a house with men in various stages of life—one husband and three […]
30
May
May
Ask Chef Phyllis I have a field of wild asparagus—at least I think it’s wild). We’ll have a lot for about a month only. Is this common? Will it keep […]
What’s Cooking at SRP?
Leeks Vinaigrette with Grainy Mustard and Grana Padano:
A Company-Worthy, Timeless, French Classic
29
May
May
Poor leeks—more often than not, these overlooked veggies get passed over for their cousin, the onion, or wind up as background notes to more familiar specimens, like potatoes. Despite being […]
28
May
May
Making changes to your lifestyle can seem downright impossible in the beginning. Whether you’ve made the decision on your own or with a healthcare professional, in order to win and […]
23
May
May
Ask Chef Phyllis A friend and I were talking about this the other day. My oh my—we had the same recipe for a church function, and we both followed it […]
22
May
May
I’ve written many times about my years as a pastry chef, my first dip into the professional culinary world, and how those years molded the chef I am today. This […]
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May
May
I was recently reminded of an aspect of women’s health you don’t often hear discussed, a concept shared by Maria Emmerich in her book Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism. I […]