Who doesn’t enjoy a big steamy bowl of wholesome soup? One night I decided this would be the ticket to use up my bits and pieces of...

What the heck do you use endive for outside of a scoop for an appetizer and in salad? I like to mix up and try varied vegetables in my...

No really…go get a load of them. There is good reason to consume lots of lentils. They are packed full of nutrients. These tiny morsels...

This afternoon I gave a Sushi Night!” class. Yes you read right…sushi night in the afternoon. We had the traditional Japanese sushi,...

It’s been about two months since I have been in my empty little nest. Turns out it hasn’t been very empty at all. My son, nephew,...

I am so blessed to have friends that really do care. All week long I have been receiving emails and phone calls asking, “Are you moved in...

Fresh fava beans are in season. Yipee. I love the way they look and their slightly crunchy texture and fresh like spring taste. They...

We’re moving at the end of the month. Not far, just a couple of subway stops down. So to lighten the load, we’re trying to consume or use...

Both my young adult children have busy lives with work, play, and whatever else they do. We have many discussions about their trying to...

“Do you sell microwave popcorn poppers?”, I asked my guy at the health food store. He said, “Why bother.” Huh? He said “Just get an...

This dish is so fragrant and has the unusual pairing of prawns and chicken. It’s quick and one of my most satisfying comfort foods after...

There was a time my kids wouldn’t eat anything but mac and cheese, pita pizza’s, prepared ravioli and tomato sauce…you know…kid friendly...

Serves 2 (double or increase recipe proportionately if serving more people) 1/2 ripe firm tomato, medium dice 1 whole California Haas...

I developed this recipe for one of my Crash Courses in Smarter Eating at Ryerson University. I brought the dish to a family dinner and...

No milk, no bread, few veggies, little fruit….oh my…guess who needs to go get some food stuff tonight?? Thought I’d share with you my...

Hunger set in Friday night and no groceries except a can of black beans. I threw this dish together with ingredients from my spice...

Serves 1 – multiply for number of people or freeze larger quantity 1 cup large flaked oats, we prefer organic 1/4 cup mixed nuts and...

1 tablespoon (15 ml) + 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 small eggplant 1 orange bell pepper 1 small onion 4 large garlic cloves...

Chunks of Cheese n Crunch...Colours of Spring Salad Serves 4–6 2 cups purple cabbage, coarsely chopped 1 cup baby arugula leaves 1 cup...

Chicken and Swiss Chard Verde Enchilada Casserole with Tree Nut Shallot Sauce 3 boneless chicken thighs, cooked and julienned or shredded...