Body Mechanic

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The Body Mechanic

Are you a mechanic or at least take good care of your vehicle? What happens if you let the radiator run dry or the vehicle run without any oil in it? The engine will overheat or lock up and then you must replace the entire engine. What happens when the body runs out of oil and water along with essential nutrients to keep it operating at pristine levels? The body seizes up and leads to heart attack, stroke, decreased immune system, free radicals taking over which leads to cancer, liver failure, heart attack and stroke. That’s not good at all. I took the bull by the horns, in the eighties and began to take care of my body better than I did my vehicle. Life changed for the better then. By the way, my first car was a brand new 1976 Camaro and it lasted me 15 years. When I sold it, it was in pristine condition. Today, let’s talk about liver and immune system health and how to amend meds that can sometimes be destructive on the internal organs. First and foremost, let’s maintain the heart, kidneys and liver. How can we nurture those essential organs in our bodies? For me, I take to the vegetable garden, the sea and the farm. Garlic is a wonder herb and I use it a lot, particularly in a broccoli casserole, garlic soup, gazpacho, lacto-fermentation and the fantastic pasta dishes. Coffee keeps my kidneys flushed along with my liver. Beets, either pickled, fresh or parboiled add another layer of protection and flavor. By the way, I love a good Borsch and Horseradish Beet spread for sammies. Yes, I am part Jewish and love a good mom and pop deli. Read more on The Body Mechanic here!

Olive Spread

This is a recipe I picked up in my travels down the river to New Orleans! It’s a great addition to a muffuletta sandwich.

• 5 ounces pimento-stuffed olives (1 cup), sliced, plus 2 tablespoons of liquid from the jar

• 6 ounces chopped giardiniera and peppers (pickled Italian vegetables)

• (1 cup), plus 1 tablespoon of liquid from the jar

• 2 tablespoons drained capers, plus 2 teaspoons of liquid from the jar

• 3 ounces pitted Kalamata olives (1/2 cup), sliced 2 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

• 1 tablespoon minced shallot

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

• Pinch of dried thyme

• Pinch of crushed red pepper

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Mix together and let sit overnight in the refrigerator. Great service with a cheeseball, crackers and a Manhattan. Cigar of choice, Casa Blanca Magnum Maduro