At this time of year, there’s nothing like a bowl of soup. Not only is it appealing because of frigid outdoor temperatures but it’s also simply satisfying. Having soup is the perfect antidote following holiday eating. It tames your hunger like no other food. Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious offering. The addition of […]
Now that science is showing that eating pistachios is very smart indeed, there are other key decisions to make: shelled versus unshelled. When you’re deciding between shelled and unshelled, you might want to consider the advantages of going for those in the shell. And because they’re not a tough nut to crack, they’re easy to […]
5 top reasons to eat dates Talk about the wisdom of the ages: biblical writings show us that agricultural products known as the Seven Species, that were revered in ancient times, are now a hotbed of scientific research. The Seven Species include wheat, barley, dates, figs, grapes, olives and pomegranates. At this time of year, […]
If kiwis are not a regular item on your menu, it’s definitely time for a change. They may be small but they offer a nutritional bonanza of goodies – and that’s on top of their tangy sweet juiciness. Kiwis are also incredibly versatile –just check out the recipes from Zespri Kiwifruit. Zespri is the name […]
Kiwis may be small but they certainly pack a mighty nutritional punch. While they were originally known as a Chinese gooseberry, they were first grown commercially in New Zealand. These fuzzy little fruits were then named after New Zealand’s national bird, the kiwi. It’s hard to believe but they only started appearing in most North […]
There’s a growing list of health benefits associated with the “golden apple” During the summer, there’s nothing more tantalizing than a home grown sliced tomato, topped with fresh basil and drizzled with a fruity extra virgin olive oil. In nutrition circles, tomatoes are often thought of only in terms of the perks provided by lycopene, […]
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, […]
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