Enlightened Eater

I don’t know about your family but I know in mine, potato salad is definitely a favourite. BBQs and a spud salad go hand in hand. Here’s a change of pace one where clean-up is at a minimum. Leave it to Foodland Ontario to come up with a sheet pan version which incorporates extra produce […]

To me, gazpacho and summertime go hand in hand. But truth be told, until I saw this version from lentils.org, I had never thought of adding these pulses to this seasonal treat. What a brilliant way, though, to include lentils. We just don’t eat enough of these incredibly nutritious foods. (See Should I eat a […]

  For us here in the Great White North, it is indeed an exciting time of year. Suddenly, it seems, the ground is alive and giving us a preview seasonal goodies to come. I can see rhubarb leaves, chives and garlic coming up in my garden. It’s the start of wonderful local offerings, such as […]

I am undoubtedly a soup lover – hot soups in cold weather and cold soups in summer. Sometimes, though truth be told, I do make hot soups when the outdoor temperatures are not chilling. But I must admit that the barley-mushroom-lima bean combo is one of my favourites. Barley also holds a special place in […]

While outdoor temperatures may be dropping, we can still dream of sunnier climes. Here’s taste of the Mediterranean diet, specifically sunny Provence, that’s sure to satisfy – both in terms of the flavours and nutrition. This preparation is a meal in a bowl – almost a fish stew. South of France Fish Soup with a […]

While the seasons are changing, salads still appeal. This one, with a touch of East Indian flavouring, is packed with all kinds of goodness. Fruits, vegetables, pulses, whole grains and seeds all combine for top-notch nutrition and taste. The recipe, adapted from Foodland Ontario, calls for Ontario produce, but obviously you should use those ingredients […]

To me, this raw tomato-basil pasta dish is one of my favourite summer dishes – maybe the absolute favourite. It’s one that I have been making for decades. It’s also one that brings back memories of my late father. When my daughters were young and I would work late seeing clients for nutrition counselling at […]

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 […]