It’s September and that means it’s time to celebrate Whole Grains Month. And there’s no better time to be adventurous in your whole grain eating. Including barley is a super way to start. All too often, it’s used only in soups but considering its wonderfully chewy texture, surprising versatility and nutritional perks, it’s under-utilized. Barley’s […]
There’s no doubt local peaches are a wonderful taste treat on their own or in desserts, buy why not add their deliciousness to savoury dishes too? And when you consider their disease-fighting weaponry, using them as often as you can during peach season just makes good sense. This recipe is adapted from Foodland Ontario. While […]
It’s a time of year so many of us impatiently await: peach season. Is there anything better than enjoying a luscious local peach? It’s true that trying to stop the juices from running down your arm can be a little tough but it’s all part of the wonderful peach experience. Peaches and their kissin’ cousins, […]
How do you define powerhouse fruits and vegetables? Don’t pitch your kale. Here’s why. Unless you’ve been in some remote part of the world over the past week, you’ve likely heard about the recent U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study which named watercress the number one choice in their list of Powerhouse […]
May is Love Your Lentils month, when homegrown lentils are celebrated across the country. Canada is the world’s largest producers of lentils. To celebrate the popular pulse, Canadian Lentils has launched “Lentil Hunter with Chef Michael Smith” a new five-part web series. In the series, Chef Michael Smith, Food Network host, cookbook author, nutrition activist, […]
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 […]
OK – truth be told, you don’t need any other reason than taste to eat these luscious berries – especially right now as local strawberries hit farmers’ markets and store shelves. Even if they didn’t offer top notch nutrition, they would be a sought after taste treat. But here are five top health perks of […]
While I would say that rhubarb pie is definitely a favourite for many, it’s also not a everyday dessert. Roasted rhubarb, though, with all its health perks is a different story. It’s fast to prepare and it’s not hard on your fat quotas. It’s delicious on its own or atop Greek yogurt. Enjoy! Roasted Rhubarb […]
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