Certified Nutritional Practitioner
My new obsession – green smoothies. You can make them with a combination of fruit and greens, which disguises the flavor of the greens to some extent (a good idea when you are using dinosaur kale) but my new favorite way to get all the … Read more
*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 … Read more
I am going to offer a few simple steps to help you not gain weight:1. Never eat until you feel completely full. It takes 20 minutes for the brain to catch up with the stomach, so when you think you are still hungry, wait awhile. … Read more
This book begins by asking the reader to re-think everything and be more conscious about how we live our lives. The writer has an upbeat, reasonable approach to a healthier lifestyle without being preachy, stating that, “Junk is junk, and it will make you sick … Read more
This delicious soy based whipped topping in a can is a great substitute for any vegans or others who are unable to eat dairy products and may be feeling a bit deprived. We had a big dollop on sweet potato pie from Whole Foods (they … Read more
For years, my rice would always come out mushy. I followed the package directions so why was it not working? I finally clued in that if I used less water than indicated on the package it would probably be more chewy, with separated grains – … Read more
This dish was inspired by those delicious rice paper wraps you get at Asian restaurants. I have made them myself on occasion, but they are very labour intensive, and sometimes I just don’t have the energy or time to do all that careful handling and … Read more
A great idea for this time of year is a healthful, warming stew, chock full of nutritious and delicious vegetables. What I love about cooking is that it is an art, not a science! Setting out to bake requires measuring carefully unless you want to … Read more