Practical nutrition advice for your busy life!
Every year when May comes around, fresh Ontario asparagus on my list whenever I venture to the market or grocery store. I’ve had enough frozen green beans from the garden, thank you very much, and am ready to dig into this sweet and distinctly flavoured veggie.
Read MoreThis soup creation is adapted from and inspired by my mom, who made a large batch when she was visiting right after I had my daughter. It provided warm, cozy comfort during those first chaotic, anxiety-filled, sleep-deprived weeks of motherhood. I have enjoyed variations of it ever since. It also freezes beautifully. An added bonus is that this is now one of my 4-year-old daughter’s favourite soups as well!
Read MoreI have yet to meet someone who doesn’t get excited about a quick, healthy and cheap meal option for those rushed, mid-week dinner times when you’ve got kids running off to hockey or piano lessons and parents hustling to evening meetings or appointments.
Read MoreFood industry is big in PEI and is the most important contributor to the province’s economy. Apart from the delicious seafood and fish that swim in the waters surrounding the island, potatoes are the star attraction growing in the rich red soil.Prince Edward Island’s largest cash crop are potatoes and the island is the largest potato-producing province in Canada.
Read MoreThe rich farmland in Saskatchewan is part of the “bread basket” of Canada, producing many of the cereal crops including barley, wheat, oats and triticale (a hybrid of wheat and rye). This label may have to change soon to “pulse pot” of Canada, as exports of pulse crops, such as lentils, are matching canola and non-durum wheat exports. Saskatchewan produced approximately 96% of the Canadian lentil crop in 2014.
Read MoreThis weekend marks the Easter long weekend, which for many will involve larger holiday meals with turkey or ham, potatoes and all the trimmings … and lots of sweets including chocolate Easter bunnies, eggs and other traditional delicacies. I often get asked how I keep my weight in check over these treat-filled holidays. Truth is, I have no fancy tricks up my sleeve. What I do have are some sensible strategies that I apply to my eating throughout the year, which allow me to fully savour my conscious indulgences without guilt.
Read MoreI’ll admit that it was tremendously difficult to narrow in on the foods I was going to highlight in my Canada 150 blog series. But once I boiled all the choices down, (no pun intended!) maple syrup was a clear winner.
Read MoreAlberta is the largest cattle-producing province in Canada, producing 44% of the country’s 11 million cattle. The most recent statistics tell us that about 50% of that tasty beef remains in Canada and is sent to other provinces for consumption. Delish!
Read MoreAt last! We have arrived! This is the last post of my four-part blog series on Getting Back to the Basics. Since they always say to "save the best for last" I thought I would follow through on that wisdom and save, what I would consider to be the most important aspect of healthy eating, for last, which is meal planning.
Read MoreGrab your apron, it’s time to cook!
Now that you have a good assortment of the kitchen gadgets and healthy food on hand, you need to know what to DO with them to make them work FOR you, not just become a space-occupying lesion in your home! Don’t worry if you aren't the greatest cook or burnt the piece of toast you had for supper last night. Cooking is like anything else in life, it's best learned by diving in! Who knows? You may even discover a new-found passion or talent!
Read MoreAs I shared on my blog post earlier this week, I absolutely love pomegranates at this time of year and I find real joy in concocting new creations, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, using this antioxidant-rich and incredibly tasty fruit!
Read MoreI get my inspiration for new dishes from various sources, including restaurants, my favourite blogs, my collection of recipe books, and eating at the homes of friends and family. This recipe caught my eye however as I was glancing through my free one-year subscription to Canadian Living Magazine!
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