Put this on the “must-try” list! If you haven’t eaten at Gus’s, you are missing out! I love their tenders … they are amazingly flavourful and juicy. The staff are friendly and attentive, and as many time as I’ve gotten take-out, it’s always the same great quality. They’re also quick! I can call when I… Continue reading Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
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Conquering Insulin Resistance Made Easy!
Anyone who reads my reviews knows that I am an unapologetic Dana Carpender fangirl. Her recipes never disappoint, and I have always appreciated her ability to explain complex nutritional concepts in a way that the average reader can easily understand. So I was intrigued when I learned of her collaboration with Dr. Rob Thompson on… Continue reading Conquering Insulin Resistance Made Easy!
Great Addition to the Low-Carb or Ketogenic Library
Dana Carpender never disappoints, and with the Fat Fast Cookbook from CarbSmart Press, she hits it out of the park! The first half of the book is packed with information on what a fat fast is, why you’d want to do one, and what you can expect during the process. She emphasizes that this is… Continue reading Great Addition to the Low-Carb or Ketogenic Library
LYFE Kitchen Memphis
You only get one chance at a good first impression. Tonight was my first chance to visit the new LYFE Kitchen in Memphis. And I’m disappointed. Since it was a Friday night and I arrived a little before 6:30, I expected a crowd. And a wait. In that, I was not disappointed. (No worries. I… Continue reading LYFE Kitchen Memphis
Tannoor Grill
The boys and I stumbled onto a new place we like to eat tonight … though it’s another of those “HOW MUCH?!” places that we will only be going to on special occasions, since it’s $30/person. Tanoor Grill on Germantown Parkway between Trinity and Macon is kind of like a Middle Eastern version of Texas… Continue reading Tannoor Grill
Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, take two
I’ve written before about this little gem of a restaurant hidden away on Germantown Road. But after numerous visits and trying nearly everything on the menu and most of the specials, I thought an update was in order. Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, affectionately known to me and my friends as “Deli Mex,” never fails to… Continue reading Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana, take two
The IBD Healing Plan and Recipe Book
The IBD Healing Plan and Recipe Book is an indispensable reference for anyone suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or any number of other digestive disorders that require adjustments to diet in order to avoid severe digestive distress. Author Christie Korth provides a detailed analysis of the various aspects of managing digestive… Continue reading The IBD Healing Plan and Recipe Book
Pocket Antioxidants, by Amitava Dasgupta
Antioxidants are health and healing powerhouses. Most of us have heard of antioxidants and know that we need to include sufficient amounts of them in our diets. But which ones? How much do you need? Can you “overdose”? Pocket Antioxidants answers all of your questions about antioxidants and offers helpful information on which antioxidants —… Continue reading Pocket Antioxidants, by Amitava Dasgupta
Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana
The discovery of a new “favourite place” is sometimes a very odd circumstance, and Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana is one of my odder stories. It will also be a favourite place for a long time to come. I overheard a conversation in the office one day between one of my bosses and one of our… Continue reading Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana
Cooking for All It’s Worth, by Jay Jacobs
For the serious cook who doesn’t want to waste the tiniest morsel of good food, this book is a treasure-trove. For the capable cook who needs to stretch his food budget as far as possible, this book is a godsend. For the neophyte cook who wants to learn to make the most of everything in… Continue reading Cooking for All It’s Worth, by Jay Jacobs