There is Such a Thing as Non-GMO Corn!
Corn glorious corn, insert tune to the musical Oliver here. Fresh corn on the cob has got to be one of my most favourite elements of...
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Aug 18, 20154 min read
What Herbs and Spices Go with What Food?
Experimentation is the way to go when it comes to spices and herbs. Dried spices work well when you are using dry heat, ovens, barbecues...
May 29, 20155 min read
The Scent of Lemon…In Memoriam with Love of Two Special People
Food is a powerful stimulus that sparks memories. For example, in the movie Michael, the scent of food has that angel we love, often...
Mar 25, 20152 min read
In All It's Blooming Glory...Artichoke Season
While perusing the fresh produce at Pusateri’s the other day, this humungous perfect purple long stemmed thistle spoke to me, a globe...
May 20, 20141 min read
Do You Know Your Trending Fashion Food Colours?
Trending summer colours… orchid pink, green, and bright orange! Star of the show… fresh shelled fava beans. Lots only made a little more...
Apr 30, 20143 min read
Nutritious Lunch Bowls and Other Lifestyle Changes
It has been over a month into my healthy lifestyle change. Not that I wasn’t eating healthy before, but I enjoyed restaurant foods and...
Mar 26, 20142 min read
No Salt but Even More Flavour: Veggie Soup & Sprouted Grain Garlic Bread
It seems so many people are being diagnosed with hypertension these days. Just ask and most people say, “Oh yah I’m on high blood...
Mar 24, 20142 min read
No Salt but Even More Flavour: Maple Lime Chicken Stir Fry with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
In keeping with my low sodium/low cholesterol lifestyle, I whipped up this recipe for my evening meal. The ingredient profile that lend...
Nov 16, 20133 min read
Pizza Snap Crackle and Pop
Don’t you love to press on bubble wrap and hear that crackle and pop? How about pizza in a snap with that same wonderful joyful feeling?...
Oct 30, 20132 min read
A Wholesome Trick Dinner for the Treating…Pumpkin Ricotta Penne
Thinking of partaking in trick and treating this Halloween? Why not try your hand at this easy nutritious vegetarian dinner before you...
Oct 16, 20132 min read
Yeehaw to Vegan Vegetarian Chili!!!
This eating healthy gig is still going strong. I am having a blast coming up with different combinations using vegetables and legumes....
Oct 6, 20133 min read
Not So Fishy | Coho My Personal Choice
We’ve all been told we should increase our fish intake at least to three times a week. Wild salmon has been touted to be a delicious...
Sep 26, 20132 min read
Sublime Floral Notes…Reminiscent of Summer Blossom Honey
Some years ago when I was offering The Spice Lady’s Food Safari dinners, John Van Alten, the proprietor of Dutchman’s Gold Honey,...
Apr 23, 201310 min read
To be Gluten Free…That is the Question.
A number of my clients have been asking for gluten free menus lately. It’s tough on a person’s system to enjoy some wonderful cuisine and...
Dec 19, 20123 min read
How Solo Can You Go? Mediterranean Osso Bucco
I’ve finished giving my last workshop before taking holidays. Last night I was in a hungry mood to treat myself. A nice dinner seemed...
Nov 14, 20121 min read
Asian Inspired Dinner Noodle Bowl for One or More!
I had some ingredients left over from the Malaysian cooking class last Friday. They inspired me to pull together a quick one bowl dinner...
Sep 27, 20122 min read
Vegan Delish Quinoa Dish…low fat…low sodium…Full of Fibre
In keeping with my healthy eating and to keep on track with my diet, I am consuming tons of veggies. I buy an array of interesting ones...
Jul 1, 20122 min read
Vegan, Gluten, and Lactose Free… Oh Yes, That’s YUMMY and Amourous!
If I asked you to indulge in an appetizer or snack that is vegan gluten and lactose free AND is actually very good for you? What would...
Jun 3, 20123 min read
Magic Trick…Presto!….Mango Cashew Chicken…Tadah…with Veggies!
Funny…to satisfy both of my childrens’“What’s for Dinner cravings”, bare in mind they both live in separate cities, a stir fry does the...
Apr 1, 20125 min read
It’s April 1, 2012. A Very Special April Fool’s Day…No Yoke!
Today is a very special day for my whole family. It just happens to be my Mom’s 90th birthday! My Mom is an inspiration to all who know...
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