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...
Experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Most of us, however, are crazy busy in the morning. All too often, we rush out of the house without eating...
Some of my best recipe ideas happen when I'm driving. Heading home today after an emotionally-charged weekend of provincial finals for basketball, I was thinking about creating a new recipe. Inspired and motivated by our partnership with Organics Live, I thought of the various ways...
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...
I like ice cream. A lot. Me, who is ALWAYS cold, has been known to come in from the cold and reach for a bowl of ice cream instead of a warming tea - I know...
