The Great Canadian Breakfast

November 30, 2015

The definition of an ideal breakfast has had a pendulum swing in recent years. No longer do boxed cereals topped with fresh fruit get a rave review. There is now somewhat of a consensus that a breakfast laden in carbohydrates of any kind, whole grain, organic, or gluten-free will lead to a nose…

The Benefits of Walnuts and Walnut Gremolata

February 20, 2014

For the February blahs try something new in the kitchen.  Gremolata is a traditional Italian condiment with the main ingredients being Italian parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and coarse salt.  Other ingredients that may be added are olive oil, mint, anchovies, rosemary and/or sage.  It is usually…

Summer Bean Salad Recipe

July 21, 2013

This week I thought I’d share an easy bean salad recipe that I love to make in the summer.  What I like about this recipe is that the dressing contains no sugar (unlike the traditional recipe that my mom makes).  Aside from the fact that this recipe is delicious, here are six other reasons why you…

Coconut Popcorn

December 20, 2012

Yesterday I was served this delicious popcorn at my child’s school. The coconut butter and oil used in this recipe is packed full of lauric acid that boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria and viruses.  Because of this medicinal property coconut butter and oil aids in digestion, destroying…

Healthy Homemade Broth Recipe

May 31, 2011

Broth is the best way to assimilate calcium and prebiotics which are nutrients that feed the gut flora. It is easy to make and is best done with organic ingredients. All you'll need is a cooking pot and a strainer. Here are the steps you can follow at home to make your own healthy broth!…