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Ak's Kitchen

By Anna-Karina Tabunar
Tales of fascinating and inspiring people who share their personal stories, as well as cooking methods and recipes. AK is on the road to recovery from a rare neurological disorder. Her kitchen is her domain for health and happiness. For her, food is the medium for people to share their stories, especially stories that raise awareness about disabilities.
Craving chocolate? I found an easy, healthful substitute to a decandent chocolate truffle. I sampled this wonderfully scrumptious dessert today, at a yoga studio of all places. If it comes from a yoga place, it's gotta be good for you, right? When I aske ... Read more...
My youngest is nuts for eggs. He can eat them fried, scrambled or boiled anytime of the day. The humble egg is a low-cost, high-quality protein. It's also good brain food. A couple of weeks ago, my friend, a professional chef, whipped up a quick and delicious ... Read more...
I've got a chocolate hangover and I'm blissfully content. Who'd have thought that three basic ingredients could produce such delicious delirium. Walnuts: A great source of omega-3's, manganese, copper and protein, they promote brain function ... Read more...
 I've said this before: I'm a cheap date and a frugal cook. I'm proud of my thrifty inclination. I tend to spend money on stuff that improves my quality of life. Quality ingredients and anything that affords me time are well-worth my dime.  Read more...
The mission: feed the family plus two of their voriacious friends.The constraint: 30 minutes to get dinner on the table, the kids fed and off to their various activities.The ingredients: chicken, carrots, celery, bruised apples. It was clean-out-the-frid ... Read more...
Every now and then, I have the good fortune to share time and space with someone truly remarkable. Meet Joanne.  Our paths crossed when I was mortgage shopping. Joanne helped me get my finances in order. As she talked me through the fi ... Read more...
I've got bacteria on the brain, and I wish had more of the beneficial variety. I came across a report in ScienceDaily.com, suggesting that eating probiotics helps enhance ... Read more...
 I don't have time for anything long and lingering during the week. But I do need to clear the cobwebs from my brain and rev up my metabolism first thing in the morning. Since this blog is intended for family consumption, let's focus on the food.< ... Read more...
I try not to get too attached to things. Things get lost, broken. They lose their lustre. I like to enjoy my life without worrying over what happens to my stuff. I must admit, there are a couple of shiny things in AK's Kitchen that hold special value for me.< ... Read more...
Since the passing of a long-time friend, I had to digest more sad news from several fronts. It all made for an emotionally exhausting week. Read more...
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