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Oct 25, 20153 min read
Gluten Free Focaccia & Pistachio Basil Pesto
Remember the old fashioned white bread that was wholesome, fluffy with a bit of chew and just plain tasted good? This gluten free...


Oct 6, 20155 min read
Gluten Free Multigrain Bread Two Ways
Often when people share they have adopted a gluten free lifestyle, I hear comments like, “Oh, in order to make the food taste good they...


Aug 23, 20155 min read
Gluten Free Baking: Tips for Worry Free Masterpieces
My daughter’s summer visit was so much fun this year. No, we didn’t spend as much time at the beach as planned. Yes, we did shop ‘til we...


Mar 25, 20152 min read
In All It's Blooming Glory...Artichoke Season
While perusing the fresh produce at Pusateri’s the other day, this humungous perfect purple long stemmed thistle spoke to me, a globe...


Jul 23, 20143 min read
You Say Bacon, I Say Facon?!!
I held a private cooking class the weekend before last. It was a global brunch class, scheduled to serve a thick sliced bacon with a...


Apr 30, 20143 min read
Nutritious Lunch Bowls and Other Lifestyle Changes
It has been over a month into my healthy lifestyle change. Not that I wasn’t eating healthy before, but I enjoyed restaurant foods and...


Mar 26, 20142 min read
No Salt but Even More Flavour: Veggie Soup & Sprouted Grain Garlic Bread
It seems so many people are being diagnosed with hypertension these days. Just ask and most people say, “Oh yah I’m on high blood...


Mar 20, 20141 min read
A Better Way to Get Your Chocolate Fix…Chocolate Chia Pudding
You may have heard of chia pudding. Yes the chia pet seed that is touted for its health properties in the media. This is my version for...


Feb 23, 20142 min read
Crunchy Delish Snack – Gluten and Lactose Free
How about a quick hearty snack you can make simple and easy. It’s full of protein and high in fiber. Gluten free, lactose free, and if...


Oct 16, 20132 min read
Yeehaw to Vegan Vegetarian Chili!!!
This eating healthy gig is still going strong. I am having a blast coming up with different combinations using vegetables and legumes....


Oct 6, 20131 min read
Fancy Popcorn
Exotically seasoned popcorn is always a nice non-satiating appetizer before a meal. Just to keep people satisfied and not so famished...


Apr 23, 201310 min read
To be Gluten Free…That is the Question.
A number of my clients have been asking for gluten free menus lately. It’s tough on a person’s system to enjoy some wonderful cuisine and...


Sep 27, 20122 min read
Vegan Delish Quinoa Dish…low fat…low sodium…Full of Fibre
In keeping with my healthy eating and to keep on track with my diet, I am consuming tons of veggies. I buy an array of interesting ones...


Jul 1, 20122 min read
Vegan, Gluten, and Lactose Free… Oh Yes, That’s YUMMY and Amourous!
If I asked you to indulge in an appetizer or snack that is vegan gluten and lactose free AND is actually very good for you? What would...


Feb 26, 20122 min read
Melange of Vegetables and Mixed Beans Miso Soup
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...


Nov 17, 20114 min read
Get a Load of Them Lentils
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...


Mar 18, 20113 min read
Anything Can Be Soup?
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...


Feb 27, 20113 min read
Honey Nut Whole Grain Seeds and Berries Cereal
I have really been enjoying eating whole grain organic goodness for breakfast. Trouble is, purchased cereal smells like cardboard when...


Feb 13, 20113 min read
Curried Mussels with Ataulfo Mango
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...


Sep 16, 20101 min read
Chunky Tequila Lime Basil Guacamole
Serves 2 (double or increase recipe proportionately if serving more people) 1/2 ripe firm tomato, medium dice 1 whole California Haas...
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