Bob’s Red Mill for Quality Healthy Pantry Staples at CHFA East

At the recent Canadian Health Food Association East trade show, I serendipitously wandered by just as Bob of Bob’s Red Mill was setting up to sign his book on “Breakfasts”. I soon found myself whisked onto a stool beside Bob for a photo op and … Read more

Coping with Special Occasions on a Restricted Diet (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian)

This past weekend I attended my nephew’s wedding, which was a very exciting event for our family, especially since he is the first grandchild to get married. Attending a special occasion when you are on a particular diet can be a challenge. Whether you are … Read more

M.A.K.E. Matthew Kenney Cuisine – Santa Monica Raw Food Restaurant for Dessert!

M.A.K.E. Restaurant in Sant Monica Matthew Kenney (formerly of Pure Food and Wine) has founded a raw cooking school and restaurant in Santa Monica, California. Not too long ago, I was seriously considering attending this school for raw chef training. The location is a bit … Read more

Free Vegan Hotdogs and Cookies at Dundas Square Today!

Still time to get yourself down there and participate in the fun! From 12-6 today there will be entertainment and samples of vegan food, including Daiya, Tofurkey, Sweets from the Earth and Vega. Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary will be there, handing out the vegan … Read more

Kindfood – Vegan Restaurant Extraordinaire

It was a sunny day – one of the first really nice days we have had during our rather miserable spring here in damp, grey, cold Toronto and I had an irresistible urge to get out of town and have an adventure. After catching a … Read more