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Sodium Girl

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February 14, 2011

Socium Girl  Orange Pickled Fennel

San Francisco-based Sodium Girl (the one in the Supergirl getup above) understands better than most what it means to "eat to live." After a life-threatening lupus diagnosis in January 2004, Sodium Girl took her health into her own hands, and by regulating the sodium in her diet, managed to reduce her dependence on medications and lead a healthier, happier life -- without losing out on good food. She's making it easier for us to live healthier and happier, too, with flavor-packed recipes like Baked Eggs over Roasted Tomatoes and Citrus Herb Couscous, Oyster Po' Boy PopsOrange Pickled Fennel (pictured above), and Twice Cooked Sardines and Green Grape Gremolata (for when that guest "who opts for the chicken feet, the tuna heart, or the creamed corn ice cream" comes over and "hummus and crudités are just not going to do," she says).

Interested in getting in on all the sodium-free action? Join Sodium Girl in her Love Your Heart Recipe Rally this Friday, February 18, 2011, which she's hosting in honor of Valentine's Day and National Heart Health Month. Of course, don't forget to share those heart-healthy recipes here on food52!

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For more of Sodium Girl's delicious recipes, see her profile page and fan her here, and check out her blog.

Read Sodium Girl's profile Q&A below:

What do you cook when home alone?
Chili...too often! It is my favorite low sodium, quick fix

Your most treasured kitchen possession:
Immersion blender

Your ideal meal:
French fries followed by a juicy steak and more french fries

Something you'd like a chance to eat or cook:
I cannot wait to learn how to cure my own meat - sodium free

The number of bottles of wine you own:
Currently 6

The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
The more the merrier

Kitchen pet peeve:
A dirty sink

Your favorite cookbook:
Working my way through Thomas Keller's "Ad Hoc"


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13 Comments

Amanda H. February 15, 2011
Why don't I look as cute as you do when I wear my Supergirl costume? :)
 
Sodium G. February 17, 2011
Haha good thing that lycra doesn't show just how sweaty I was...96 degrees and boiling!

Thanks to you all for your sweet notes and I hope to see you on Friday for the really! These bloggers really to the challenge to the max!
 
JoanG February 15, 2011
Congratulations Sodium Girl!
 
mrslarkin February 14, 2011
So nice to see you in the spotlight, Sodium Girl! Will mark my calender for this FRIDAY!
 
Sodium G. February 17, 2011
Woohoo! Welcome mat is being rolled out as we speak!
 
drbabs February 14, 2011
So nice to see you here, SodiumGirl. Congratulations!
 
Sodium G. February 14, 2011
Hi all! What a lovely Valentine's Day surprise! Thank you for your kind comments and definitely give the Recipe Rally a look this Friday.

This holiday, my heart belongs to Food52 and you!
 
healthierkitchen February 14, 2011
Go sodium girl!
 
susan G. February 14, 2011
Another variation on a favorite phrase: "Eating well is the best revenge!" Love seeing what you're doing.
 
gingerroot February 14, 2011
So great to meet you here in the spotlight, Sodium Girl! I have to say, between lastnightsdinner's winning seafood pasta and your Twice Cooked Sardines and Green Grape Gremolata, I may just have to pick up a tin and give them both a whirl. Cheers!
 
gingerroot February 14, 2011
And keep my eye out for fresh ones too...
 
Sodium G. February 17, 2011
Gingerroot - can't wait to see what sardine surprises you come up with. I'm working on a few new recipes so I'll let you know what I discover! (I've been using them in place of anchovies for cesar salad!)
 
hardlikearmour February 14, 2011
Nice to meet you, Sodium Girl! I need to make your pickled fennel since it sounds perfect for me.