I always loved tuna salad. What I don't love, however, is the concern of polluted fish, especially larger fish such as tuna. Studies have found that mercury levels in canned tuna regularly exceed guidelines established by Health Canada. Ouch. No thank you. There are also...
You know that great feeling you have when you come home to dinner already made? That's the same feeling I have when I wake up knowing that breakfast is essentially good to go. I find this time of year I need a bit of a...
I don't know about you, but when I luck out and find beautiful organic beets with lush green tops, I have every intention of making full use of the entire beet right away. More often than I'd like to admit, the beet greens are a...
Who doesn't enjoy a popsicle on a warm, sunny day? The weather this week got me thinking about cool treats and how I could make them healthier, tastier and even less messy. You see, while I love a cool refreshing treat, I can do without the sticky mess...
Even though I'm not one to spend Sunday afternoons watching football, I like the idea of friends getting together, sharing good times and yummy "party" food. Cheesy, creamy dips and spreads are great finger food to be enjoyed with veggies, crackers or tortilla chips (the...
Have you ever picked a book to read based on the alphabet? You know,...
Regardless if you're strictly following a Paleo or Gluten-free diet, many are choosing to cut back on grains. This can be tricky if you enjoy traditional granola. In an effort to create the satisfying fullness of granola without grains, I experimented with some ingredients I...
For the record, I'm not vegan. I do, however, try to keep animal-based products in my diet to a minimum for a variety of health, ethical and economic reasons. I'm also a little averse to labels (such as 'vegan', 'vegetarian', etc.) becauseI feel they can be...
This is quickly becoming a house favourite. This plant-based dish will satisfy those following a vegan, gluten-free, soy free, Paleo diet...
This was all started with a lovely gift from the generous Dianne. I was given a freshly picked batch of rhubarb and immediately thought of creating a yummy crisp!I wanted to make a gluten-free version, and I also wanted to experiment with using the coconut crystals....
The upside of fall: warm, fragrant soups and stews. After yoga today, I had a hankering for a warm curry. Again, as is typical for me, I looked at what I had on hand: cauliflower, onions, coconut milk…we're off to a good start! This dish is...
