Mimi Kirk is great example of the benefits of eating a healthy vegetarian diet. She also has a wonderful, positive attitude! She is currently eating a mostly raw vegan diet. I think good genes are probably a big factor here too. She says the only cosmetic procedure she uses is bleach, so she is an all natural beauty and certainly …
Hot Times – Summer In The City
Summer in the city has been hot and sticky this year. The humidity and heat have been relentless and our first couple of weeks in our new abode, which has 4 levels, has been rather uncomfortable, since the air conditioning did not work and it took a couple of weeks to get anyone in to fix it. In some ways, …
Making A Move
After way too many weeks of maintaining a pristine show home while going about our usual busy schedule with two active boys, we finally sold our home. It was then crunch time to declutter, pack and move in 30 days! We are trying to simplify our lives and have gone from a sprawling bungalow with a sadly neglected huge yard …
Contest to Win Ani Phyo’s New Book!
If you would like to own Ani Phyo’s latest raw vegan un-cookbook, here is your chance! http://nellywantstobevegan.blogspot.com/2010/06/when-life-gives-you-chocolate.html
Thinking About Simplifying
I have been thinking a lot about how to be happier and I have come to the conclusion that one of the secrets of feeling good is having less stuff. Owning less things means more time to have fun and enjoy activities with your family. Just think of all the time we spend cleaning, repairing and hunting for items. Getting …
How Many Shoes Are Too Many?
Yesterday I started counting my shoes. I didn’t finish until this morning. Okay, the situation is not quite as bad as that sounds – life intervened in my project – but I discovered I have been in denial about my packrat tendencies when it comes to footwear. I knew I had a lot of shoes, but in reality my estimate …
Pure Food and Wine – New York City’s Top Raw Food Experience!
I had the great privilege of eating dinner at Pure Food and Wine this week. The restaurant is just south of Gramercy Park and east of Union Square in the East Village. For anyone interested in gourmet food, this place is a must do. I don’t care if you are vegan, vegetarian or a full on carnivore, if you love …
Spring is Here!
Spring seems to have sprung here in southern Ontario. We really have had an unusually mild winter this year, so this comes as a nice surprise. This past weekend, the weather was positively balmy. If I didn’t know better, I could have sworn it was August! It is a bit rainy today, however, so Centennial Park Conservatory in Etobicoke is …
Quick and Easy Chili Bean Stew
Quick and Easy Chili Bean Stew 2 T. coconut oil1 T. chili powder1 tsp. curry powder1/2 tsp red pepper flakes2 small onions, chopped3 stalks of celery, thinly sliced1 large red pepper, cubed3 medium carrots, grated3 cups of water or vegetable stock4 540 ml (19 oz) cans of beans (I used pinto and black beans)796 ml can organic tomatoes (that is …
Restaurant Review: Raw Aura in Mississauga, Ontario
First thing, I have to apologize for the horrendous quality of this photograph. It was taken with my cellphone in low light, but I thought you might like to see an example of the food we enjoyed a few days ago at Raw Aura, an organic, raw food restaurant in Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario. If you go to their website …