When I start to feel a little fatigued, sluggish, and for lack of a better word, "dirty", I find myself wanting to juice. Mostly because of time, I find myself "blending" vs "juicing" most days. Without launching into the whole blending vs. juicing debate (because...
I love experimenting with recipes and finding ways to make nutrient-dense foods easy to prepare and delicious. My boys really love these bars, and I thought I would try boosting the protein content with Sun Warrior sprouted brown rice protein powder. One scoop has 16 grams...
From the looks of things outside, it's going to be a while before we have lush, home grown basil ready for making into pesto. Having a craving for something pesto-like, I thought I would experiment with healthy greens that are relatively easy to access this...
I'm pretty sure it was the way they were cooked that has led to my life-long aversion to Brussels Sprouts. Those boiled, bitter, mushy cabbage-like things were not a family favourite. A legendary family story featuring one of my brothers further fuelled my reluctance to...
You don't want to eat this. I grew up with Comet, that nasty, abrasive cleanser which was used to clean kitchens and bathrooms. It's funny how we associate clean with certain smells. I spoke with the director of operations of a large recreational facility, and he told me...
One of my favourite things to enjoy this time of year is homemade soup. There is something so deeply satisfying, nurturing and warming about soup. Another thing I love is to come home to a fragrant aroma and knowing that the bulk of dinner prep...
There are not many days when chia and hemp seeds are not a part of my diet. Whether it's in a smoothie, energy bar, in my water, in a casserole, on veggies….these guys are part of my routine! While I won't be abandoning my chia and...
I absolutely loved peanut butter and lettuce sandwiches growing up. I loved the crunch of crisp lettuce and nutty, creamy peanut butter. While I haven't shunned grain products, I think it's wise to not always reach for bread, crackers and wraps when looking for a snack or...
Okay, in general I'm not a huge fan of canned goods, but they sure can be handy when short on time. I like to make sure though that when I do purchase canned products the cans have a BPA-free lining. Eden Organics carries a large variety...
Did you know that magnesium deficiency is one of the most common mineral deficiencies to have? Did you know that magnesium plays a very important role in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth? It's also important for proper muscle function, and can help...
This is another "what's in the pantry?" creation. At a loss as to what to make for dinner, I somewhat wearily opened the fridge to find one small bunch of broccoli and a nice bunch of kale threatening to spoil if not used soon. I...
Tabatha Southey of The Globe and Mail once wrote that zucchinis were the "Smoke on the Water" of the vegetable grower. Given that "Smoke on the Water" is the first riff that makes a guitar player feel like a rock star, zucchinis, being relatively easy...
