The 2022 Beijing Olympics have just begun, and for the next 16 days, there will be non-stop winter sports from bobsleigh to curling to alpine skiing. But wait, there’s still more. Roughly halfway through – on February 13 – we have Superbowl 56. So for diehard fans, this means you’ll be watching a little more […]
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Working from home and having my office just steps from the fridge and pantry have been both a blessing and a curse. Sure, I’ve saved money on dining out – which includes those quick trips for a coffee and a treat – but having an assortment of less-than-healthy options at the ready has been a
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If you read last week’s blog, the theme (no surprise!) was on getting a healthy start to 2022. Whole foods are a key part of a healthy diet, and nuts – as long as you have no allergy or sensitivity to them – are a whole food that offers numerous benefits. Ditto for nut butters.
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As we near the end of our second pandemic year, you may have noticed a few extra inches around the waistline. Working from home has had its perks – like cutting commute times – as well as its problems. Temptation, for example, is always a threat with your “office” so close to the pantry. So,
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Whether it’s in the ingredients or what to do with them, Chili is one of those meals that never has to be the same twice. Not that being the same isn’t a good thing, because a great Chili will always be a great Chili! But you can switch ingredients up to make each warm and
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Mascarpone, pronounced mahs-car-POH-nay, is a silky and sweet Italian double or triple cream cheese made from the cream of pasteurized cow’s milk. Originating in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy, it’s best known as an essential ingredient in tiramisu, an Italian coffee and chocolate dessert, but it has it’s uses in savoury dishes as well.
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There’s no such thing as too much chicken soup – unless you’re a chicken. And you don’t need to be suffering from a runny nose and sore throat to enjoy a bowl. It’s a favourite of mine year-round, one of those comfort foods that is always in season. And the variations aren’t limited to chicken
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Did you know October 25th is National Pasta Day every year? Pasta is a staple of Italian cuisine that dates as far back as 1154AD, but many historians maintain it’s not actually an Italian invention; instead believing the first appearance of pasta occurred in China thousands of years ago. Over the years it’s been adopted
Penne For Your Thoughts? National Pasta Day! Read More »
With aging parents, and now only in-laws, the amount of leftover Thanksgiving turkey has continued to rise. Which could be a problem if you didn’t have two growing teenagers – and an appetite like mine! Our supply generally doesn’t last beyond a Monday repeat, Tuesday turkey sandwiches, and at the latest, Wednesday’s turkey pot pie.
Leftover turkey? Here are a few great ideas Read More »
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