We absolutely love roasted vegetables, especially at this time of year. We will often toss in chickpeas or another bean/legume to increase the protein and fibre content. This past week, we enjoyed roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli and chickpeas with a side of avocado cashew guacamole...
Those of you who attended classes on Sunday got to be my guinea pigs. I experimented with a few batches of rice puff bars, and I think I got the ratios right! These bars are quick to prepare, and I hope you enjoy them. While not...
Fats are bad. Fats are good. Fats are bad. Fats are good. Oh boy, it is a confusing world out there! I briefly (very briefly) flirted with a low-fat diet back in the early 90s. The Pritikin diet was all the rage, and I gamely tried...
This week's recipe was inspired by a recipe I saw in a recent issue of Food & Drink magazine. The recipe was Roasted Cauliflower Wedges with Figs, Olives, and Pine Nuts. Intrigued, I really wanted to give this a try. There was this small issue...
Oh boy, it's confusing out there. Just when I'm comfortably enjoying my (mostly) plant-based diet (full disclosure, I eat eggs, but only from deliriously happy hens), my once devout vegan doctor friend announces she's full-on keto (meat and fat). My comfort level with pretty much...
Turmeric is enjoying its well deserved status as the darling of the "superfood" world for many reasons, and not just because it will stain your fingers and countertops. The abbreviated list of potential benefits includes: Powerful anti-inflammatory Reduces symptoms of depression Reduces sensations of chronic...
We have so enjoyed receiving regular organic deliveries from fellow yogis Crystal and Greg Simms of The Kitchen Garden Farm. We decided to roast up these scrumptious fingerling potatoes to make a potato salad for friends' get together. Oh my. There really is no comparison with local...
I have always loved a good tuna fish sandwich; however, since shifting away from eating animals and fish, I haven't indulged in years. Tuna fishing practices are problematic (dolphins and other species getting caught in nets, etc.), and significant health concerns have been raised regarding...
At 2 meters tall, my father had what one could call a presence. This was especially apparent when he was inspired to "help" in the kitchen. He had a few favourite things he liked to cook, which always necessitated numerous kitchen utensils, at least 6 saucepans,...
I have fond memories growing up and absolutely loving salads made with beefsteak tomatoes drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette and occasionally some fresh basil and mozzarella. I could eat that salad every day! To me, that dish says summer. Long, lazy days of summer...
Strolling through our Farmers' Market on the weekend, I was overwhelmed with the fragrant aroma of basil. On the spot, I decided that we would craft a dinner revolving around freshly made pesto. Robb reminded me that we had a beautiful head of cauliflower at...
As you may have noticed, I'm in a bit of a "granola loop". I get in these loops...