Tips for Freezing Food Properly
One of the greatest miracles is refrigeration. No longer did people have to only fix what they could eat right away. Freezing foods allows you to enjoy them again at...
All posts by Brooke
My name is Brooke and I love to cook, hence the nickname. I am passionate about eating for pleasure and nutrition, making jam, and Pilates.
Is it a fad or a healthy lifestyle change?
It’s January and that means the next “diet fad” is literally a click away. I’m sure you’ve also heard of: Gluten-free. Paleo. Vegan. Juicing. Mediterranean. South Beach. Cabbage Soup. Wheat Belly. Every one...
5 Creative Ideas for Making Family Cooking More Fun
Cooking for a family can be a chore. Kids complain about the food. Parents feel pressed for time to put a healthy meal on the table. Mealtime ends up being...
7 Benefits of Slow Cooker Recipes
Although you can use your slow cooker any time of year, many people associate them with the warm, rich foods of autumn and winter. Today is cold -11C (or 12F) but...
Chunky Homemade Guacamole
Guacamole is an avocado-based dip, condiment and salad ingredient. Serve fresh with favorite Mexican entrees or on its own with a spoon.
Homemade Tomato Salsa
The best time to make this recipe is at the height of summer when there are plenty of fresh tomatoes available. Unsalted diced tomatoes from a bpa-free container (preferably a...
Lemon chicken, Bok Choy and Brown Rice
The wonderful thing about this recipe is that you can make it the night before. The more you marinate the chicken, the better the flavor will be when you cook...
Eating Clean Without Breaking The Bank
One of the big concerns when people consider eating clean or eating healthier is cost. Grocery prices have gone up significantly in the past few years, especially for fresh fruit...
How much does your Double Double cost?
How much does your double double cost? It’s less than $2 for a Medium or Large coffee with two creams, two sugars. But that’s not what I mean. Here’s what...