This is a warm, comforting fall/winter dish that won't pack on the pounds. Kale, the heart of this recipe, packs a powerful nutritional punch. The addition of apple adds sweetness, and the fennel provides interest and another layer of yumminess. Serve as a side dish, or make it a main meal by adding protein--chicken sausage … Continue reading Apple Fennel Kale
Kale is one of my favorite leafy veggies. This powerhouse green is nutritious and delicious. What's not to love? Here's a short video showing a simple way to prepare and cook kale. Enjoy! Feel free to use another high-quality fat like grass-fed butter or coconut oil instead of olive oil. To make this dish vegetarian, … Continue reading Simple Kale Recipe [Video]
You may have noticed it's been quiet here at Words Are Food. The silence was due to an inability to write. Not because of a writer's block, but because of a life block. Our furry, four-legged son Hutch died two weeks ago today. We had to make the heart-breaking decision to put him down as … Continue reading Dealing with Grief
As soon as zucchini started to pop up in my farm share, I knew I had to use some of them to make zucchini bread. I found a great recipe from 101 Cookbooks, my go-to source for all-natural baking. Although it’s a perfectly fine recipe on its own, I couldn’t help tinkering with it a … Continue reading Zucchini Muffins
*Please do not use the contact form on this website to send a message to Joe. Use this form to contact him instead. Thank you!* Fat, sick, and nearly dead. That was the condition Joe Cross lived in until he decided to take charge of his health and his life. Joe, a successful businessman from … Continue reading Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: A Documentary
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