Category Archives: Recipes

Fermentation & Gut Bugs

“Scientists and doctors today are mystified by the proliferation of new viruses–not only the deadly AIDS virus but the whole gamut of human viruses that seem to be associated with everything from chronic fatigue to cancer and arthritis. They are … Continue reading

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Bacon Love on Valentine’s Day!

What do you do when you have a pound of nitrate/nitrite-free apple-smoked bacon from Whole Foods and a bar of Organic Fair-Trade Belgian Dark Chocolate (72% cacao)? You make Chocolate-Covered Bacon, that’s what!!!!! Ingredients: 1 lb. nitrate/nitrite-free bacon 1 large … Continue reading

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Get Out Of That Winter Rut and Bask In Obscurity

Winter’s Bounty  –  Obscure Root Vegetables Aside from the usual root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic that you see in the produce section and farmers markets, come the winter months, you will also likely see a number of … Continue reading

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Menu Plan for 2 Weeks

Wow, what a busy time in the life of the Lil’ Sister! This week is my husband’s birthday, and Two Sisters’ parents are flying out to California this week as well. Because of all of my “extra-curricular” activities, I decided … Continue reading

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Curried Leek & Butternut Squash Soup

I finally got to experiment in the kitchen again, and this was one of my successes this last week! We had a wonderful dinner with some friends a couple weeks ago, and this recipe is a take on a soup … Continue reading

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Menu Plan #4

Wow, this month is flying by! Two Sister’s parents are coming in early February, so I am super excited about this, and it is my husband’s birthday at the beginning of the month! So much fun coming up in the … Continue reading

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Menu Plan – 2 Weeks’ Worth

Getting a little crazy here at Two Sisters! Yep, I am posting two weeks’ worth of menus today. This week has been crazy hectic. I started a new job, and I commute just over an hour each way every day. … Continue reading

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Eat Your Vegetables

Based on the Simplified Eating Plan we laid out in our post on December 31st, the first critical step to improve your health is to: Increase your vegetable intake, period! Vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet. They are … Continue reading

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Lil’ Sister’s Menu Plan for the Week of January 1

I am a busy person. I am starting a new job this week, which entails 2+ hours of commute time every day. On top of that, I am going to school, trying to keep up with this blog, and I … Continue reading

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Coconut Cranberry Muffins

Remember me talking about finally being creative in the kitchen again? Well, this is the next installment of that moment. I hope it lasts! I love being creative… especially in the kitchen. And the rewards are usually so wonderful to … Continue reading

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