Imagine an industry so sweet yet so conniving. Imagine an industry being awarded for keeping scientific evidence from consumers.Yes, sugar. Follow the money, as my brother likes to say. Does big business have no conscience? My good friend, dietician Cheryl Weiss, says that sugar is the new fat. Industry used the low-fat craze as a ruse to load…
Squash Soup with Faux Noodles
My brother made this soup, introducing me to kelp noodles, which I now look forward to using in all kinds of recipes. There are so many people who enjoy noodles but wish to avoid flour products, making these seaweed noodles irresistible. Please, please don’t be put off by the terms “kelp” and “seaweed”. You will…
Leek Soup – follow your gurus
Before starting to Jittery Cook, I was a weight watcher. Now I have a little more in common with the Barefoot Contessa than I’d like. No offense BC, but cooking for flavour can do a number on your scale — a number I’d rather not believe. My guru-friends do their best to guide me. Harriet Sugar…
Dr. Oz’s Vegetable Soup with Sliced Apples
There is something about Labour Day that feels New Yearish. For a fresh start, put all the summer excesses behind you with this easy to prepare soup. How about a digestive rest? Enjoy just this recipe or the entire 2-day detox cleanse menu. The sweet sliced apple perfectly complements this healthful blend of vegetables. Dr. Oz’s Vegetable Broth…