When it comes to comfort food, it’s not always easy to eat the entire dish and still feel happy and healthy. A comfort food binge is often-times followed by painful gut-groans, distention, bloating and what is commonly referred to as the ‘meat-sweats’. This my friends, is not the case at Aphrodite’s Cafe. In fact, it is the complete opposite. At Aphrodite’s, you can eat the mouth-watering mac and cheese, the whole dish- and still feel capable of going about your day at the end of your meal. This is a place where delicious, mouth-watering pastry is no stranger, and food traditions are truly showcased. However, they’ve managed to incorporate traditions of food and decadence with what is really important today when it comes to the food industry: sustainable, local and seasonal. Keep reading to hear what I really think in this Aphrodite’s Cafe Restaurant Review!  READ MORE

TAO Organics Cafe! WOW Organics more like it. This place is such a pleasure from the moment you step foot into Tao’s wonderland. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect because I had a feeling it was going to be a small, quaint spot, and it’s slightly hidden in a courtyard of an old brick office-like building in North Vancouver. However, don’t be fooled by it’s somewhat outdated surroundings and hidden location; Tao does not disappoint!  READ MORE

One of the incorrect assumptions about people who work in nutrition and health is that we are always “strict” and can’t truly enjoy vices or have a good time! This comes up a lot for me when I am out for dinner with friends, going out for drinks or going to a movie! Well, confession time: I have eaten movie theatre popcorn before! However, it is true that I generally won’t order popcorn when I go to the movies. Also, there are definitely times when I am sitting in a dark theatre surrounded by the smells of butter and salt and the sounds of crunching and popping, that I have a moment of nutritional judgment. However, there are still ways to “have your cake and eat it too” when it comes to movie theatre popcorn!  READ MORE

Do you have one of those magical ‘air-popper’ machines? Consider yourself a lucky one! Introducing to you, one of our favourite ways to dress homemade popcorn, using the magical ‘air-popping’ machine! For those of you who don’t have an air-popper, never fear! We have a post on how to prepare popcorn on the stove top in a pot. Click Here for our Pot Popped Cheesy Turmeric and Coconut Oil Popcorn Recipe! Follow those directions, along with these wonderful ingredients as your topping!  READ MORE

When it comes to popcorn, there are SO many ways to dress it up that it really depends on what your favorite flavours are. Some of us are very tied to the traditional buttery popcorn flavour that you can find at the movie theatre, while others have become accustomed to dressing their popcorn with flavours such as white cheddar, dill, and salt & vinegar. This is the great thing about making your own popcorn! You can control what goes into it, create your own customized flavours, and truly remove that sense of guilt which accompanies the point when you reach the bottom of the bag! This particular recipe involves popping the corn on a stove. However, if you have an air popper then we have a delicious recipe for you as well! Check it out here: Cheesy Cinnamon Air-Popped Popcorn. READ MORE