During the summer, can you ever have too many recipes for tomatoes, corn and broccoli? Here’s a tasty one from Foodland Ontario to add to your repertoire. While the recipe calls for Ontario vegetables, use whatever is local in your area. Grilling the vegetables makes them taste even sweeter than they are at this time […]
Summertime is definitely tops on my list of favourite seasons. Besides the wonderful produce I grow in my garden (amazing heirloom tomatoes!), it’s time for wonderful fresh blueberries. While you can reap their benefits all year long in the form of frozen berries, there’s nothing like the delight they bring in summer. Considering the ever […]
“Recently a dietitian friend of mine posted The Myth of Big, Bad Gluten by Moises Velasquez-Manoff on Facebook. One comment that came back to her was: “This article did not address the genetically modified wheat of today. That is why our bodies are recognizing wheat as a toxin/foreign substance, because it is not as natural […]
Can you get enough of local asparagus? I certainly can’t! Here’s a delicious combo from Foodland Ontario to add to your asparagus and barbecue repertoire. While it calls for various Ontario ingredients, obviously if you’re from elsewhere, go for your local produce. I substitute extra virgin olive oil in my cooking over the plain […]
Have you heard about the buzz about the Fun de Lentil Tour? Well, it’s all about how Canadian chefs across the country are cooking up delicious, nutritious lentils in their eateries. Check out one of the participating restaurants near you and then vote your way to victory with the chance to win a trip […]
In my last post, I provided some fact and fiction about gluten-free diets from the recent Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers conference sponsored by Boston based think tank Oldways and the Whole Grains Council. World-renowned experts such as celiac disease authority, Alessio Fasano, M.D., author of the recently published book, Gluten Freedom (Wiley Health), offered […]
I first met the folks from Bob’s Red Mill over a decade ago at one of the early Whole Grains Council conferences. They were definitely passionate about their grain products – ones that were very uncommon in those days. But when I returned home, packages of Bob’s Red Mill were nowhere to be found. They […]
When you’re looking for a quick meal, here’s an easy-to-make one in a bowl that can be made from items you likely have on hand in your pantry and freezer. While this recipe makes 2 generous servings, it’s easy to double it for a family. Canned salmon not only provides omega-3 fats and vitamin D […]
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