You don’t need to buy any fancy packaged sprouting lentils. You can make your own very cheaply and easily without buying any equipment whatsoever! And here is the surprise: I used plain old ordinary lentils from the supermarket. Organic is best, of course! First step – rinse the lentils and look for any rocks. Second step – cover with double …
Someone Picked A Peck Of Peppers!
Aren’t these gorgeous! We stopped by a local Farmer’s Market on the weekend. It was a veritable feast for the senses with piles of delicious, nutritious locally grown food everywhere. We loaded up on fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peaches, green beans, garlic and some amber maple syrup. A tip for your back – bring a pull along cart to haul away …
Mousse au Chocolat . . . with Avocado and Chocolate!
*Picture coming soon! Wow, have I got a yummy treat for you! I was inspired by a chocolate terrine made with a secret ingredient (avocado) from Fressen, one of Toronto’s top vegan restaurants. I know it sounds weird and you are probably suspicious and doubting how this could actually taste good, but believe me, your family will never know! Make …
Cabbages in Cabbagetown
I did some travelling in my own town this weekend. First up was Cabbagetown, for an Arts and Crafts Sale in Riverdale Park. While walking there, on Parliament Street, my friend Mindy and I nipped into a small shop. Mindy purchased a long denim skirt encrusted with gold and silver embroidery. I tried on a deep burgundy red silk Indian …
More Kensington Market!
Here is a great vintage (recycled) clothing store, Courage My Love, where you can find all kinds of environmentally friendly goodies. I got a great black sweater I am sure I will wear constantly this winter. Also, check out the cool mural beside a really fab health food store, Essence of Life Organics, where you can find everything from giant …
Kensington Market !
Today I went on a field trip to Kensington Market in the heart of Toronto. Located near Spadina and College, you would swear you were in another country if you didn’t know any better. One of my favorite vegan restaurants is located here. If you have not visited Urban Herbivore yet, get yourself down there and enjoy a delicious grain …
Eco-Friendly Cleaner – Pink Solution
I have been using a great, environmentally friendly cleaner calle Pink Solution, in addition to my usual arsenal of vinegar and baking soda. Pink Solution is not actually pink, it is a natural white color and comes in a butter like consistency. It is easy to dilute it yourself to make a spray. Costco periodically features this product, so if …
Can-Fit-Pro Conference
I attended some interesting lectures about nutrition and exercise and healthy living this weekend at the Metro Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. This convention is for fitness professionals (I have been one for a very long time) and dispenses the latest information and inspiration regarding living your best life and helping others to do the same. One of the guest …
Sun Protection
This has been the rainiest summer I have ever experienced here in Toronto (or anywhere, for that matter) but I have not been unhappy about the situation. I have become less and less inclined to want to bake in the sun. Yeah, it feels good but the risks are just too great. It is upsetting for me to see people …