Time Spent Preparing Food in the Kitchen, is Time Well Spent

I'm not sure if its my Italian heritage or just my love of cooking healthy foods, but I do spend a lot of time in the kitchen creating healthy delicious meals. I consider it time well spent and I know my friends and family enjoy the meals I create. Preparing and cooking your own food is better for your health, there's no question about it, but many people just don't think it's worth the effort, for whatever reason. For the vast majority of folks, outsourcing their food to others seems like a better way to spend their time and energy.

I thought it might be worth the time to make the case for reclaiming time in your schedule for home cooking, even if it's just a small amount of daily effort, by discussing the benefits for your health and well being. Home cooking can be a source of connection, a way to pass on rituals and traditions, better for your health, and an important act of self-care.

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Steve’s Spelt Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

As mentioned in the blog this week, these are a family tradition on Saturday morning, especially at our cabin and holiday brunch. They are full of whole-grain spelt wheat flour, flax seeds, and lots of fruit add-ins. I like to serve with a dollop of Siggis vanilla yogurt and fresh berries on top.

2 fresh eggs

¼ cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

3T-melted butter (or can use Earth Balance)

2 cups fresh buttermilk (may need to add 1 or 2T more if the batter is too thick to pour)

1 T. baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2-cups spelt wheat flour

With an electric mixer, beat eggs until light and frothy. Add brown sugar, salt, melted butter and buttermilk. Mix until combined. Then, stir in flour, baking powder and baking soda. 

Preheat griddle. Drop about 1/4-1/2 c. of batter per pancake. (At this point, we like to add any of these add-ins: fresh blueberries, thin sliced bananas, granola, chopped peeled cinnamon apples and a sprinkle of flax seed). When bubbles appear on top, flip pancakes. Cook until firm and golden brown. 

Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt, real maple syrup and some sliced berries!

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What Past Clients Say about Prairie Health Companion

 Mary:

Just wanted to drop you a note letting you know what an important part you have played changing my wife’s self image and outlook. Just the way you present yourself, your positive attitude, and outlook is leaving an enormous positive impression on my wife, which has overflowed onto our entire family. I can speak for all of us when I say we are very grateful for meeting you and how you have showed my wife and us the way to a healthier and more fulfilling life through education of food choices and better eating habits that we will continue to process the rest of our lives.

Thank you,



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