Enlightened Eater

At this time of year, the crunch of a freshly-harvested apple is a real taste treat. But according to science, there’s much more than just palate pleasing aspects to consider. There appears to be true wisdom in the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Here’s a taste of some of the research […]

Everywhere you turn, the talk is about back-to-school.  But hold on a minute: it’s still summer.  So fire up your grill and enjoy this seasonal dish adapted from Foodland Ontario. Grilled Chicken Satay with Nectarines and Red Onion Ingredients: •    1/2 cup (125 mL) light coconut milk •    3 cloves Ontario Garlic, finely minced •   […]

There’s no better time of year to prepare this dish from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide. For  maximum taste in this easy yet delicious  combo, use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  The grilled vegetables make a saucy and tasty accompaniment to the salmon. And to top it off, there’s […]

Here’s a  tasty  preparation for  those baskets of green beans from the farmer’s market. And if you are growing tomatoes, chances are, like me,  you’ve got plenty of cherry tomatoes right now too. Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad Serves 4 1 pound (500 g) green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp (25 mL) grainy mustard 2 […]

Considering the health perks of watermelon (and the size of some), I don’t think you can have too many watermelon recipes. Here’s another tasty one, courtesy of the  National Watermelon Promotion Board,   to add to your repertoire. Watermelon Feta Bruschetta 2 cups diced watermelon 1 cup feta cheese, cut into fine diced cubes 2 tablespoons […]

Few would argue that watermelons aren’t a summertime favorite.  What could be an easier way to provide a tasty dessert for a crowd? How about  a watermelon weighing in at 268.8 pounds (121.93 kg)?  That’s the weight of the fruit that holds the title of the world’s heaviest watermelon  in the Guinness World Records,  grown […]

Local cauliflower, peaches and mint – ahh – the pleasures of summer. This recipe from Foodland Ontario can be served as a hearty salad or as a side dish for grilled poultry, fish or meat.  Pine nuts could be added to give the dish a more Sicilian feel. i Roasted Cauliflower with Peaches, Raisins and […]

Green tea offers a bounty of health benefits including improved insulin sensitivity. Here’s a refreshing way to enjoy it at any time of year.  But remember, since green tea can boost metabolic rate, for some this is best to be served earlier in the day. Iced Mint Green Tea  with Lime Makes 4 – 6 […]