Roasted Asparagus

Well, I'm back on GAPs now and trying to experiment with more vegetables, especially now that I've discovered a lovely source of duck fat!

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
2 tbsp. leftover bacon grease (or other healthy fat)*
1 pound asparagus
salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1-2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Melt bacon grease and toss asparagus in it.  Arrange each stalk on a sheet or in a pan.  Salt and pepper the stalks.

Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.  Remove from oven, sprinkle with parmesan and then return for another minute.

Sprinkle balsamic over to taste.

*Note: While butter, olive oil or duck fat will also work, the flavor from the bacon works really well with asparagus.

This post is shared as part of Monday Mania at the Healthy Home Economist and Real Food Wednesday at Kelly the Kitchen Kop

New Years Resolution: March

Flossing!!!

Ok, Ok, I skipped a February resolution, but I sprained my ankle and really wasn't moving around at all.    I've been doing well with the cod liver oil in the capsule form, so I want to add on another before March is out.

I have my cleaning coming up, and figure this is a good time to focus on flossing.   This has been my annual resolution for a number of years, and that is a clear sign it's never stuck.   However, I'm going to start doing this again today and pack the floss sticks to ensure I continue as I go on another travel adventure (Maine - mmmm lobster).

Part of the issue I face is I'm a morning so bedtime is not optimal for me to attempt to start a new habit - anyone have insight into whether flossing in the morning is less helpful?  I need something to keep me going.  Maybe morning time is best for me?

New Years Resolution: January

Cod Liver Oil!!!

I hear everyone saying yummy as they read this but with all the recommendations about true fermented cod liver oil I've become convinced this is something I need to prioritize.  My latest doctor appointment also showed I was low on Vitamin D. 

January for me entails a lot of travel and has started out with a flu or some type of bug which limits resolutions around specific cooking, foods and/or the gym.    A few weeks ago I ordered the cod liver oil/butter oil capsule blend.  The capsules are pretty expensive compared to the liquid if you want to take a full dose, but I'm not ready for the liquid, so with the amount of money I spend on other things, I was willing to prioritize for January.

I've taken my  first two doses for January and while palatable I woke up with a fever and aches yesterday so can't make any decisions on how it is serving me.  However, this flu has convinced me it's time to make major health changes throughout the year so I can keep more of these bugs at bay.  As always I hope to be more successful with smaller incremental changes.  I took the tip from Kimi at Nourishing Gourmet to look at a resolution a month to give it a time bound increment. 

Further commitments I'd like to make: more stock (I love the benefits, just need to be more consistent), flossing, coconut oil, a salad each day, kefir smoothie/popsicle each day, meditation.  Any other ideas?

This is part of the New Years Resolution Carnival at Nourishing Gourmet