This portion of the site is a secondary blog of my recipes.  In using my tags I have tried to create an index of major ingredients, seasonality, and other good attributes.   Before launching into the recipes themselves, I wanted to give a little guide to the guidelines that I try to eat and cook by. 

First: I try to eat a diet dominated by whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy oils.  I think food is good medicine.

Second: I try to cook at home when I can and eat whole unprocessed foods.  However, I am realistic about the amount of time I can dedicate to cooking and use short cuts when I can.

Third: I like to cook food that my family grows or forages when I can and to use local farmer's markets or other sources of local food when possible.  I like the relationship that comes from eating seasonally and with an eye to production.

Fourth: I try to be environmentally responsible by using sustainable seafood, eating low on food chain, and eating organically when possible.

Fifth: I try to limit my intake of saturated fats, processed sugar, sodium, and preservatives and use reasonable portion control. 


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