I’d like to introduce you to an amazing food! This ‘seed’ that looks, cooks, and tastes like a grain is an incredible addition to any food preparation repertoire. The food I’m referring to is known as quinoa! Quinoa has become a red-hot number in the food industry. It is as a jam-packed “Super Food” filled with nutritious benefits and is one of the few complete protein plant sources available. Amazing! Let’s get right to it and undress this fan-favourite to uncover all the delicious secrets it has contained in its cute little grain-like self.  READ MORE

Our rich and creamy little green friend, the avocado, is often given a “bad rap”. I am here to tell you that this fruit has been underestimated and I would like to clear things up and show you that underneath that thick alligator green skin, lays a soft textured filling, enriched with nutrients that will benefit you and your health. It’s time to dive in and see what this green goddess looks like naked.  READ MORE

When I was a kid I went through a stage where I was a picky eater. I’m sure that it drove my mom crazy! One day to the next she would never know what I would and wouldn’t eat. For some foods I legitimately didn’t like the taste or texture. However, there were other foods for which I don’t recall ever disliking the taste, I just didn’t like the idea of them. Brussels sprouts were one of those foods.  READ MORE

I love kale!  This super awesome vegetable has beautiful rich green leaves that scream nutrients.  They taste wonderfully with your favourite meat, fish or vegetarian dish and they are easy to cook with.  This cruciferous vegetable is considered to be one of the healthiest vegetables out there and is definitely worth including in your diet.  Although Kale is available all year round, you can find them more widely available and sweeter in taste in the middle of winter and through to the beginning of spring. READ MORE

Gosh-darn it! I woke up this morning with a wee bit of a cold coming on. It’s rare that I get under the weather, but when I do, it’s usually because I’m burning the candle at both ends. An expression my dad loved to use when I was a youngster. Ironically, this seems to happen leading up to holidays. Between the excitement and cramming too many things in my schedule, my poor immune system has trouble keeping up. READ MORE

Fall is in the air and that means it’s time to preserve!! Today we’re going to get our groove on as we be jamin’ with some concord grapes. Being the health nut that I am, I wanted to do something different and make this jam in a more healthful way than many traditional recipes or store bought jams. As you’ll see in the video, I undress two great products that are fantastic substitutes for traditional white sugar and the common pectin found at the grocery store. READ MORE

Have you ever been sitting there thinking to yourself “I can’t believe it’s 5 o’clock already, where has all the time gone”? I feel like this happens to me on a daily basis. I am starting to convince myself that there must be a kleptomaniac villain out there that sweeps in and steals time from my day. I’m thinking about giving it a name since lately it has been stopping by so often. Any suggestions? READ MORE

If you are like me and live in a part of the world that is experiencing the cold weather right now, I have just the soup to warm you up! If you are one of the lucky ones who live somewhere that is hot and sunny right now… I’m so jealous!!!

No matter your climate, I still encourage you to give this Butternut Squash Soup recipe a try. It’s simple and delicious. READ MORE

I must confess, as a child I was quite the picky eater. At a young age I decided that one of my “do not eat” foods was beets. I had put them in the same category as brussels sprouts and broccoli. Looking back, I feel somewhat guilty for discriminating against these delicious and nutritious vegetables. Now that I’m older and wise enough to appreciate all that the beet has to offer, I can’t seem to get enough! READ MORE

It’s not even June and I have already suffered my first major sunburn of the season! It doesn’t seem to matter how much sunscreen I apply, it’s never enough. Living in Canada means that we have a very short window of time to enjoy the sunshine and I try to take full advantage of this. One of my favourite things about the summer months (other than enjoying a brewsky or two on the patio) is the fresh produce!! Fresh produce, summer and salad go hand in hand. For this post I have provided a recipe for one of my favourite summer salads.   READ MORE