So did @Andrew Brooks brine. Well not his could not find it. So use season salt, rosemary, time,garlic powder, and onion powder. Sat for like 5 hours. I did put have the brine in the instant pot. Don’t know if that was right or wrong. The chicken was good but the potatoes were pretty salty. But still edible. Going to have to play with some more but pretty good start.

Christmas Prep is coming! Get ready to jump into a fantastic Christmas Dinner Prep for 1 week while also looking after yourself (the Spirited Food Twist on it). It is going to be so fun!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. For those of you not in the States, today is about gratitude for me. I will focus on at least one thing I’m grateful for today and do my best to keep it foremost in my mind. And I start to realize there is so much to be grateful for! Hope everyone gets all the turkey and pie they want today. And possibly a nap on the couch.

Skillet cornbread!

1. Cut way back on/avoid seed oils : seed oils, especially canola, are pro-inflammatory. That means that consuming this oil creates and maintains internal inflammation. It also further exacerbates the Omega-3 : Omega-6 ratio in our bodies. It is the Omega-3's that play critical roles in cardiovascular health and neurological health. 2. Include a side of vegetables with at least two meals per day. Variety of food intake increases your micronutrient intake, making essential compounds available for optimum health. You will also be increasing your fiber intake, which is good for digestion. And vegetables are typically high in water also, which is another added benefit - hydration. 3. Make at least half of your meals at home. This gives you full control over what goes in your food. And if you are making meals mostly from scratch, you automatically exclude preservatives, additives, added seed oils, and other unwanted processed foods.