I officially started my Sugar Experiment on Day 59 of my quinoa diet. I read Rick Foster’s blog post about his year away from sugar and even more importantly, I read the sobering NY Times Magazine article about possible adverse effects of sugar that inspired Foster’s decision. Continue reading
I started a Sugar Experiment on Wednesday to see if eliminating added sugars in my diet for a month improves my health or facilitates weight loss. In anticipation of this new diet change (I call it a diet derailment), I bought a half gallon of apple juice. I thought I might try making an apple juice quinoa porridge Continue reading
Two months ago, I decided to make a change. I was tired of the way I felt, and I wanted to take back control of my health. It’s been over eight weeks Continue reading
I have been confronted a couple times lately on Twitter and accused of not telling the whole story about quinoa Continue reading
Well, I am full-steam ahead with the “just do it” mentality Ben Lee’s CD brings out in me. Today, I made a pineapple boat dinner that was beautiful and tasty. Continue reading
For over a year now, I have promised myself I will make this recipe, but I have put it off for various reasons. For those unfamiliar with the story, Rosanne Cash, yes, THE Rosanne Cash, asked me to publish her quinoa carrot cake recipe on my blog Continue reading
Do you have something you have been meaning to do, but you keep putting it off for that day when you imagine you will have more time or motivation? If you are like me, you may even have a long list of things you plan to act on in the future. Continue reading
I finished reading The Great A&P and the Struggle for Small Business in America today (affiliate link). This book tells about the rise and fall of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, which was at one time the most successful grocer in the country. Continue reading
I have not been entirely true to the theme of this blog lately. I am supposed to share recipes and tips for cooking quinoa, after all, but recent posts have focused more on diet chatter and menus rather than new quinoa recipes. Continue reading
Since I have been on this quinoa diet, I have avoided the convenience food that I habitually ate in the past. I work from home, and I live right across the street from a convenience store. When my son is home, he is always willing Continue reading
