Green Vegetable Smoothie Recipe
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD You can find this veggie smoothie recipe from several sources online, and I am not sure who was the originator. If you don’t like one vegetable as much as the others, you can decrease the one you...
Basil vs. Holy Basil – Tulsi Tea
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD What is the difference between basil and Holy Basil? Both are herbs from the Lamiaceae family. Common basil, scientific name Ocimum basilicum, is a culinary herb frequently used in Italian...
Keto Lime Pie Recipe
Lime Pie Recipe: The following recipe for keto-friendly Lime Pie comes from my (Dr. Koe’s) friend and patient, Peggie Griffin. Ms. Griffin is passionate about protecting the natural and agricultural heritage of Alabama, as well...
My First Rutabaga
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Rutabagas are root vegetables, and most likely originated during the 17th century as a hybrid cross of a turnip and a wild cabbage. They have a slightly sweet taste, and while they are larger than...
Quick Breakfast Ideas
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Some breakfast ideas which are quick to prepare and nutritious include the following: -Eggs, Eggs, Eggs: There are many ways to eat eggs. Some quick and simple examples include making omelets with...
Keto Options for Southern Favorites!
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Although I’m not originally a Southerner, I’ve lived in the South for a very long time, and I know how important traditional comfort foods are to Southern cuisine. Lots of patients who come to my...
Beef Tongue – A New Experience!
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Has anyone ever eaten beef tongue? Lately, I have been working on trying new foods, especially meat products. In the not too distant past, our family members and ancestors ate a lot more parts of...
Salmon Salad Recipe
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD As a substitute for tuna (which I do not enjoy prepared this way), I use salmon in a mayo-based salad, and it is delicious. The sardines are almost undetectable when you mix them with the other...
Prepackaged and Healthy Convenience Options
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD The options below come already prepared and are perfect for those days when you still need something healthy, but do not have time to prepare something homemade. The items listed also work for...
Healthy Lunch Items
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD The following items are perfect for a lunch box, but unlike the previous section of more "convenient" foods, these require some preparation, or at the very least, need to be purchased fresh....
Recipes to Take on the Go
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD I actually eat lunch at home most days and someone else cooks. In the past I have had Dulce, my personal assistant, who prepared many of our meals, and my partner, Tim, does a lot of cooking as...
Cloud Bread
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD A patient in my clinic introduced me to cloud bread. She brought me some, and it was delicious, although I have not made it at home myself yet. It is also another substitute for bread, and the...
Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe
Original recipe courtesy of Men’s Journal, adapted by Alicia Corvino Day 1: Buy 2 pounds of meat. The leanest cuts are best. Note: 1 pound of raw meat will yield about ½ pound of jerky. 1.5 hours before marinating, trim fat and...
Edible Flowers in Salads
Written by: Dr. Frannie Koe, MD Today’s blog fits in both the categories of food and farming! If you are planting any flowers, or planning a garden, you may consider adding more edible varieties as well. I thought little about...
Growing Food
Growing Food: On a farm, in a garden or on the patio or porch in Alabama We hope to provide information and encouragement to help you grow some of your own food, regardless of previous farming and gardening experience or how...