Pear-fect Kale

This is a pear-fect holiday dish.  The fragrance of vanilla, ginger, and cinnamon wafting through your kitchen will get you into the holiday mood.  This is a lovely accompaniment to turkey, beef, or lamb.  Try this dish instead of marshmallow or candied yams--you'll still get the sweetness you crave without all the crap sugar.  Your … Continue reading Pear-fect Kale

Apple Fennel Kale

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

Simple Kale Recipe [Video]

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]

Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: A Documentary

*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

Summer Strawberry Salad

I've been eating a lot of salad recently.  Hot weather--and wearing less clothing in such weather--gets me craving light foods.  In order to keep up my interest in leafy salad greens, I try to maintain a steady, creative stream of salad combination ideas.  This particular time, I wanted something a little savory, a little sweet, … Continue reading Summer Strawberry Salad