There's something about roasting vegetables that just brings out the best in flavour and texture. For this reason alone, I could never fully embrace a completely "raw diet". Growing up in a time when vegetables were typically boiled beyond recognition, I have grown to really...
I've been having great fun in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes. Sometimes, my motivation stems from a desire to create new and interesting ways to incorporate healthy foods/herbs/superfoods into tasty and accessible dishes. Sometimes, my motivation comes from standing in front of the fridge...
Feeling festive and patriotic on Canada Day, I wanted to make something delicious with strawberries and go with the "red and white" theme. So, it started with strawberries. Whipped cream was the obvious partner in crime, but, really, strawberries and whipped cream are reminiscent of...
Many of us are switching to nut and seed milks in an effort to avoid dairy. You just have to check out the milk section in your grocery store for evidence - there's a huge selection of almond, rice, soy, and cashew milks. This is...
You can feel good about enjoying these treats. They're made with raw cacao, which, among many health benefits, is the richest food source of magnesium on the planet. So, if anyone asks if you're having a treat, you can simply correct them and let them...
I'm into my last season as a basketball mom. In the blink of an eye, a decade of weekends spent in various (smelly) gyms across the province has passed. I have experienced profound joy watching my sons be active and participate in a sport that...
I adore pesto. I don't, however, enjoy spending $40/pound for pine nuts...
Oh gosh, I don't know what things are like at your house in the morning, but it can be a nut house here! While I'm thrilled that all of my boys are home right now, it sure has created kitchen chaos. Making smoothies for 5...
I know I should eat a lot of walnuts. Trouble is, I'm not such a fan of the taste. I find them a bit bitter. I dutifully add them to salads and trail mix, but I eat them more out of obligation than desire. They...
So it all started with a lovely bunch of organic parsley I received with my weekly delivery of fresh organic produce (thank you, Organics Live). Fresh herbs and I have a tricky relationship. I buy them with the very best of intentions, and like a crappy...
As many of you know, I'm a huge fan of Holy Basil (Tulsi) tea. Not only do I enjoy its fragrant aroma, I'm a big fan of its many health benefits. Holy Basil is often referred to as the "elixir of life", and for good...
I don't know about you, but these last few weeks have left me craving warm soups and curries. I had great intentions today to try out some new recipes; however, once I came home I had curry on my mind. Standing in front of my...
