Category Archives: Recipe

Best. Christmas. Cookies. Ever. And Eggnog for Breakfast – Yipee!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Dr. Amy

In light of all the bad news, tragedy, stress and strife lately, I figured we all (myself included) need a dose of holiday happiness and nothing in the world does that better than awesome Christmas cookies (or holiday cookies if you prefer) that are just as good when they’re gluten free. This is a Czech recipe – thanks to my dad’s side of the family – that has a very simple flavor and a melt in your mouth texture. Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup Really Is the Best Cure

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Dr. Amy

In light of my actually having to take a sick day, I thought you might like to know my secret weapon against colds and the flu, and it’s actually not-so-secret. I’m pretty sure your mom told you about this one – because it’s home made chicken soup. Turns out your mom was right (but don’t tell her, you’ll never hear the end of it). The best thing to help when you have an upper respiratory tract infection like a cold or flu really is chicken soup. Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Smoothie – Best Fall Breakfast Ever

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Dr. Amy

Ok – so I’m all about health food that tastes like dessert – in this case: pumpkin pie. In the fall, it doesn’t get much better than pumpkin pie – especially when I can have it for breakfast and still feel like I’m doing great thing for my body. It’s a win-win. Here’s the recipe for my latest obsession: Continue reading →

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Healthy Thanksgiving – and Happy Too!

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Dr. Amy

Thanksgiving is a carnival of food.  Always.  And that’s what it’s supposed to be – it wouldn’t be thanksgiving if you didn’t end up on the couch trying to surreptitiously unfasten the top button on your jeans. There are a … Continue reading →

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