Recipe creation in my house usually looks like this: I have a vague idea of what I would like to make, and I couple that with what I have on hand. Other times, the creation hinges on a particular ingredient that I would like to...
Kale has been the darling of the "leafy green vegetable" world, and for good reason. It's hearty, nutrient-dense and can tolerate harsh growing conditions. Having said that, kale is not the only green in town. Swiss Chard is also a hearty green absolutely loaded with...
We have beans. An awful lot of beans. Let's just say there was a wee misunderstanding when I was asked to bring in organic, canned beans. So if the next 57 newsletters happen to feature recipes featuring beans, you won't be surprised. As with most of...
I thank Dianne for the inspiration for these quinoa burgers. She casually mentioned planning to make some, so I thought I would follow suit. These were pretty tasty, and my discerning taste-testing team gave them a hearty "2-thumbs up". The recipe is a tad "scavenger"...
So do you ever feel we're trading one problem for another? We get so fearful of germs that we willingly lather our bodies with harmful chemicals that, in the longterm, may be more detrimental...
I stumbled upon this great recipe for DIY coconut milk from Elana's Pantry. I often make my own nut milk, but I had yet to venture into making coconut milk. Commercial milk products, while convenient, tend to be laced with unsavory products such as carrageenan, which I'd...
Now, I don't subscribe to any particular dietary niche save the "mostly plants" category. Because I deeply feel that all of us have unique needs, I'm reluctant to state that any one particular diet is best. There may be a diet that is best for...
I've been having fun experimenting with these tasty, mineral-rich, gluten-free kelp noodles the last few months. I've tossed them in miso broth, made creamy seed-based dishes, and now a fun take on sesame noodles. Elana Amsterdam has a great recipe for sesame noodles, which inspired...
One of my sisters-in-law has been following a strict diet to address "leaky gut" syndrome. Wishing to support her efforts, I've been experimenting with gluten-free recipes. Now is the perfect time to experiment with the wonder, cruciferous vegetable - cauliflower. Not only is it nutrient-dense...
A happy hobby of mine has always been food and food science. While often asked to label myself: "Are you vegan, vegetarian, raw, Paleo, ...
I think about food. A lot. Recently, I had this idea for a roasted cauliflower soup that lasted for several days, and I just couldn't wait to experiment! I simply love the flavour transformation that occurs with roasting vegetables. There's a richness and complexity of...
Okay, so maybe Heather thinks the ingredients for these burgers actually sound more like condiments...