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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In the summer months it’s nice to lighten up meals with a salad. I love both leafy green salads as well as hearty grain and vegetable salads. If I’m making a meal of a salad I like to add a grain, nuts and seeds, cheese, or a vegetable such as sweet potato. If it’s a side dish I’ll keep it light with lots of leafy greens, fresh herbs and maybe a fruit such as strawberries. There’s actually quite a bit in season right now which would make for some creative summer salads.
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If Nutella gets its own day – as it does on February 5th – why not hummus? Don’t get me wrong, I love that chocolate hazelnut spread, but nutritionally, it doesn’t quite measure up to hummus. So the good news is that on May 13, you can celebrate this delicious blend of chickpeas and tahini
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Once the temperature drops and the days get shorter, salads and other light meals become less appetizing. With colder weather come the cravings for comfort foods. Here are our tips for choosing healthier winter comfort foods to get you through these cold months.
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Winter squash comes in many shapes and colours with flesh that ranges from golden-yellow to brilliant orange. No two look alike and most are harvested when fully mature once the cooler weather sets in. They can be stored for months in a cool basement and the different varieties of winter squash may be substituted for each other in your many squash recipes. Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, winter squash can be prepared in sweet and savory recipes.
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Let’s talk about snacks. I’ve got a hungry little lady on my hands at home now and I try as much as possible to stay away from packaged snacks. Having said that, I always have a bag of Love Child Ducks in my diaper bag for when we’re on the go and I haven’t packed anything.
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Father’s Day is coming up and in my family we like to celebrate with an afternoon by the pool and a delicious meal. Typically we do a grilled meat and then a couple outdoor friendly sides. Grain and vegetable salads are always great because they can handle dressing well even when dressed in advance. Potato salad is usually our go-to but this year we are going to switch it up with a pea and pancetta salad. The fresh mint in this salad is the selling feature for me. It’s refreshing and so complimentary to the salty pancetta.
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Who doesn’t enjoy fresh bread? Wrapped around a sandwich, or lightly toasted and not-so-lightly buttered. But with the rise of ketogenic and other low-carb diets, a lot of people are taking aim at this (now guilty) pleasure.
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The debate over animal versus plant protein can sometimes take on religious fervor – kind of like Democrats versus Republicans. But unlike our neighbours to the south, those on both sides of the food divide have significant middle ground. Even if, like me you’d prefer a nice juicy steak, plump chicken breast, or a tender salmon filet over tempeh or a ‘tofurkey’ burger.
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