• Turmeric Rice

    Turmeric is a spice often used in Southeast Asia. It is a powerful healer due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.  Dr. Andrew Weil, one of my favorite authors on integrative medicine, wrote a great article about it here. Just add a teaspoon to your rice, soup, or chicken recipe, or even mix it into your salad dressing.

  • Brazilian Style White Rice

    Rice is a staple of the Brazilian diet, and there are thousands of ways to prepare it.  For something with a little more flavor, color, and health benefits than your common white rice, try out this recipe.  Write a comment letting us know if you loved it, or what twists on plain rice you enjoy. Ingredients: •    1 cup long-grain white rice ( I love basmati rice) •    2 tablespoons minced onion •    2 cloves garlic, minced •    2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil •    1 teaspoon salt •    2 cups hot water Directions: 1.    Wash, measure, and mince your ingredients. 2 & 3.  Heat the oil in a…