I came across a luscious tray of fresh figs today and couldn't wait to bring them home and start to experiment. Figs are mineral-rich and nutrient dense. Having only previously used dried figs, I was excited about digging in to these fresh figs. The rind...
My smoothie consumption tends to lessen a wee bit over the colder winter months. I gravitate to more warming foods such as soups, curries and slow-cooked concoctions. Having said that, I still incorporate smoothies into my diet because you really can't beat the convenience and...
These are easy. These are good. Enough said. Bananas, coconut milk, lime, chia, and maple syrup. How could you possibly go wrong? These are quick, tasty and nutritious. Simply combine a can of good quality coconut milk (I like Native Forest) with a banana, 4 tablespoons of...
This superfood granola is chock-full of brain-boosting nutrients. As much as we live in a fat-phobic society, our brain very much needs healthy fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids. With a goal of incorporating brain-frinedly ingredients, I included chia, hemp seeds, walnuts and avocado oil. Additional...
This all started with beans. Canned beans, to be exact. You see, while I love the convenience of canned beans, I don't like the fact that many companies use cans with yucky BPA liners, and they also typically don't use organic beans. Discussing this with...
At the risk of sounding self serving, the idea of cognitive decline absolutely terrifies me. I had a brilliant academic grandmother who was a trail blazer in the world of education, however I never knew her that way. By the time I came along she...
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...
I've got cabbage. Lots of cabbage. So much cabbage that some might say I'm being a little pouty. I really shouldn't be so disrespectful because cabbage is a king. King of the cruciferous vegetables that is. While kale is the current darling of the vegetable...
I love experimenting with various juices and smoothies. There are so many great blogs and websites that serve as inspiration for me. I was recently on the Navitas site and came across a great smoothie recipe that combined carrots, oranges and a superfood called camu camu powder....
I was under strict orders to bring both cookies and energy bars with me on my visit to see Dan at McMaster University this past weekend. Digging through various recipes I've prepared was a great opportunity to "tweak" some existing recipes. Tweaking is usually a...
Oh when the sweet tooth strikes!! Pantry doors go flying, frantic scurrying through the fridge and freezer in a mad quest to satisfy the urgent call for sweetness. This, my friends, is the scene that took place prior to the creation of these little nuggets...
Oh it's soup time of year! To me, there is nothing more nurturing than a warm bowl of homemade soup on a cool Fall day. I made this soup this morning as I wanted to create a bean soup for the protein and fiber, yet give...
