Book reccomendations

Recently I have really enjoyed 3 books that have helped inspire and encourage me on this path. The first, although specifically related to asthma I think is worth reading for ALL!!! The information about the stuff being put in our food and the results it has on our bodies is fabulous without being scary.

Fed up w/ asthma by Sue Dengate

The next book is basically a cookbook with some amazing recipes one of my favorites from it is the wheat berry salad.

Super natural Cooking by Heidi Swanson

The final book I am loving is more centered on how to apply these ideas I am testing into practical family living.

Simple Food for busy families by Jeannette Bessinger and Trace Yablon-Brenner

I found all 3 books on amazon but you could probably also find them at a decent sized library. Enjoy!

Asian inspired "grilled" halibut

This is a new favorite recipe! I found it on allrecipes.com and love it!!! I will copy the recipe into the post but first here are a few notes

* I make the sauce and use it as a marinade for about 30 minutes before cooking and skip the basting step.

* I tend to cook the meat/fish in a "foil pack" on the grill but have also done so in the oven since I prefer my fish to be moist and not have the crispy edges.

*I have used halibut, cod, tilapia, chicken and even a pork chop in this same recipe all turned out fabulous!!!


Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (1 pound) halibut steak
Directions
1.Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
2.Place butter, brown sugar, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, and pepper in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved.
3.Lightly oil grill grate. Brush fish with brown sugar sauce, and place on grill. Cook for 5 minutes per side, or until fish can be easily flaked with a fork, basting with sauce. Discard remaining basting sauce.

Time to celebrate!!!

This change in diet has taken on an entirely new meaning to me. What started out as a challenge to see if it was possible to avoid all processed foods has turned into a mission to eliminate asthma in my home. As I have mentioned before my little angel suffers from what has been severe asthma. Since starting this lifestyle change we have not encountered a single trip to the ER, or a serious flare up! To top all that off, our pediatrician agrees that we are onto something and it is likely a food additive or preservative intolerance that has left K in a constant state of bronchial inflamation allowing other asthma triggers to become serious threats! This past week I was told I could stop giving her 6 medications that she had been needing on a daily basis!!!! Praise God I believe we have found our answer!

I have so many new recipes to post and ideas to share now that I am nearly finished with the craziness of summer that this past Month has been! So, let's get/keep cooking!!!!