Isn’t it funny how most things that appear to be such a mystery are usually quite simple once we actually look into them? I have to admit that until recently, I felt that making my own chili seasoning was on the same level as rocket science; I was so used to buying an [...]
Sorry for the lack of posts recently – I’ve been preparing for the arrival of our next bundle of joy! Much to my chagrin, she has not decided to make an early appearance, so I’m in that awkward waiting period – trying to enjoy the last week before my due date with [...]
Or perhaps I should call this post “Compromise for the Sake of Stock”… I know many of you moms out there have no trouble getting your kids to eat soup – they love it for all the reason I do, probably: it’s warm, comforting and satisfying. Other big pluses for me about serving [...]
Today is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan Order and patron saint of animals and the environment! My son Alex has a deep love for and fascination with animals and nature, so it’s only fitting that our family should celebrate St. Francis today. For dinner, what better way [...]
Yesterday was the feast day of Padre Pio, one of my husband’s favorite saints – a Capuchin priest from the last century. What better way to commemorate a feast day than with specially picked foods shared as a family?
According to the all-knowing source Wikipedia, Campania, [...]
Trying to live a healthy life can often get stressful and exhausting! It’s easy to become consumed by a perfectly healthy desire to avoid the debilitating lifestyle created by processed foods and to become obsessed while navigating a whole, traditional foods diet in a culture promoting processed foods.
If you’re like me and [...]
I love those simple, frugal foods that pack a nutritional punch – raw apple cider vinegar is one of those workhorses – in my kitchen and elsewhere. I drink it diluted in water every morning, use it to soak grains, in salad dressings, and as the “conditioning” part of my no [...]
Every time I walk past cabbage in the grocery store, I’m so tempted by the fantastic price! It’s filling, healthy, frugal – what more could you want? It’s not, however, top on my list for flavor – it definitely takes a lot of dressing up to make it exciting!
That’s why [...]
Here’s a bright, flavorful salad that can be whipped up in no time! Refreshing cherry tomatoes pop with the taste of summer, there’s a slight acidity from the marinated artichokes, and it’s all brought together with a light and delicious rice vinegar vinaigrette!
This is one of those great potluck dishes – the [...]
If you’ve been reading my blog, for… oh, I don’t know… the last week, even – you know I am in love with coconut products of all kinds. Not only do I love the taste of coconut, but the incredible health benefits it provides has me finding all sorts of ways [...]
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I'm Jennifer, a passionate cook and health enthusiast! Here at How to Peel an Onion, I share straightforward recipes, health and nutrition information, and how-to tips and advice for creating a nourishing family table. I hope you enjoy!
