Crispy Carnitas: The Best Way to Cook Pork Roasts!

Let me just tell you, this recipe for carnitas from Mark’s Daily Apple is my new favorite way of making pork. Not only is it slow-cooked, tender perfection, it also has the added deliciousness of caramelization and perfectly browned and crisp ends – my favorite part of carnitas. It’s hard not to eat massive amounts of it straight off the

Braised Cabbage Deliciousness for your Fall Menu!

I love fall cooking, especially when the house is full of delicious aromas for a few hours while something slow-cooks in the crock pot or in the oven. I also love cabbage – it’s incredibly versatile and holds up in both raw dishes – like slaw and sauerkraut, two of my faves – and cooked dishes, like in this oh-so-easy

Injury Rehabilitation for Tactical Athletes – We Need to do More

This article  on injury rehabilitation for tactical athletes was originally posted at National Tactical Fitness. Get injured. Get sidelined. Rehab injured body part. Go back at it, likely with some pain and some limitations. Get injured. Get sidelined. Rehab injured body part. Got back at it, likely with more pain and more limitations. Get injured…. You get the pattern. So


Small Sips of Health and Happiness: Edition 4

Here’s another edition of my favorite wellness tips from the web over the past week (or so) on healthy living. I try and scour the web for the good stuff so you don’t have to :) Nourish Probiotics and the gut-brain connection… Probiotics, like those found in fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut, help us keep a healthy balance