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...
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Why does this taste like chicken?
I betcha you’ve said the words “this tastes like chicken.” I know I have! We ordered the obligatory, novelty appetizer while on a family vacation in Florida – alligator tail. It...
Family Fun on a Bun
It’s family day this weekend: a Canadian holiday to overcome the February blues. Much needed today in -21C (-6F) weather. It is also Valentine’s Day, making for a busy weekend....
Mood-Food connection
My friend Liz and I attended a workshop at the Longo’s Loft about Mood-Boosting foods for Optimum Health & Well-being (part 1). There is a part 2 at the end...
Much harder than I thought
I had hoped to identify an allergy that has been causing severe inflammation, but so far - no luck »
Planning for the Week
I've been asked about how I plan all my food for the week so I've shared an article as well as my method »
Holiday Baking Exchange: Mock Turtles
Christmas lights are up, stores are playing carols, that's right it's almost time for... Christmas Cookie Exchanges »
Batch Cooking
Steve taught me the concept of batch cooking. A simple way to minimize your time cooking during the week »
Bread & Butter Pickles
My sister gave me her fancy wobbly-crinkle cutter, the perfect rationale to make bread & butter pickles »
Where have I been?
Got back from holiday to report, and now I spent the whole weekend canning. Yes, more canning on a humid August day. Jammin' and picklin' and salsa-ing! Steamy kitchen ...