While it seems that inflation is slowing down, food prices seem to continue to soar. There are some items, like lettuce, that have had meteoric jumps in price. A package ...
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It’s soup time! South of France Fish Soup with a Garlic-Pepper Mayo
While outdoor temperatures may be dropping, we can still dream of sunnier ...
Kale, Apple and Quinoa Salad
While the seasons are changing, salads still appeal. This one, with a ...
Summer’s best and simplest: Pasta with Raw Tomato Sauce
To me, this raw tomato-basil pasta dish is one of my favourite ...
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Food rules: Should anyone tell you how to eat your bagel?
Back when carbs became nutrition enemy #1, bagels were banished from many a menu. Then they slowly made somewhat of a comeback but only if the insides were completely scooped out. Bagels with their guts ripped out became the norm. But as pendulums are apt to do, people are being now told, by social media […]
Too good to be true- Supplements in the fantasy land of Oz
Q: I am currently getting over Covid and playing way too many solitaire and word games! The commercials that show up often, are for these keto Gummies, which promise to burn off the fat while you sleep! 40 pounds, in three weeks. How can they do that and how do they get away with it? […]
Savour the season and reduce waste: Make Corn Broth
If you love local corn as much as I do, you likely find all kinds of ways to put it on your menu. While having a simple cob of corn is heavenly, there are so many other ways to enjoy the season’s offerings. We love it in salads, salsas and even as a pasta sauce […]
White Bean Burgers with Not-So-Secret Sauce
Plant-based burgers have been hot sellers over the past few years but sales figures show that the market is cooling down. There are a number of reasons why shoppers are giving these meat alternatives the cold shoulder. For one, the novelty is wearing off. For others, they’re pretty pricey – often more costly than meat […]
Cabbage & Lentil Slaw
It’s officially the first long weekend of the summer – Canada Day here in Canada and July 4th for those south of the border. BBQs will be fired up right across North America. Cabbage slaws will appear as a side dish on many a menu. Why not go for a change of pace with this […]
Edamame and Asparagus Salad
If you haven’t taken advantage of asparagus season, you’re not too late. But act fast, as it will soon be over. Asparagus is not just a taste treat. It’s packed with nutritional goodies. Check out my post Six top reasons to eat asparagus. But then add that it also acts as a prebiotic food, something […]
Culinary herbs and your microbiota plus Cilantro-based Chimichurri Sauce
It’s time to elevate herbs and other seasonings to a higher standing on our plates. All too often, most are relegated to a lesser role as a garnish. Yes, we can love the flavour hits they offer but in many cases, they can get dropped off the menu for everyday meals. According to accumulating research, […]
Vote for healthy food and food literacy in Ontario schools
Where is food literacy headed for the students of Ontario? We almost had it – legislation to teach critical life skills to Ontario students. Bill 216 – Food Literacy for Students Act, 2020 was to include the following: “The Education Act is amended to provide that curriculum guidelines shall require that courses of study be […]
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