Certified Nutritional Practitioner
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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) … Read more
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 … Read more