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Tag Archives: Food
Fancy A Hot Dog This BBQ Season? The Hot Dog Decoded
BBQ season is about to officially hit here in Canada as we count down the days to the summer kick-off that is the May long weekend. I thought that this would be the perfect time to share with you a…
Tumeric Tea, Super Burdock Root Soup, Immune Boosting Easy Pizza
It’s really starting to feel like fall! The air is crisp, the leaves are getting hints of yellow, and some of us in the kitchen have even been spotted wearing scarves. The weather change isn’t something to get down in the dumps over, it’s something to get super healthy over – and by that we mean time for some detoxification. This week we offered you one of our best giveaways ever: two Blendtec Blenders (now now, they don’t come as a pair). Not to worry, there are still other delicious ways to get your detox on early and here are some ideas.
Raw Cocoa + Blueberries = TEDx Worthy Culinary Alchemy
Did you know I was once a finalist for TEDxToronto? It’s true. In 2010 I was pretty darn close to making the cut. Last year I was invited to attend. This year I’m going to speak there- with your help- I hope!
When my recently graduated Culinary Nutrition Students started pushing me me to apply again to speak at TEDxToronto this fall, I decided to go for it- again. This year though, I’m thinking it’s got to happen. Here’s why…
The theme this year is Alchemy and, as you know, what I do everyday is alchemy; culinary alchemy that enhances our health, prevents disease and assists in accelerating healing. That post last week about serving up fried chicken in the name of cancer and more people thing it’s a-okay is the very reason why my thoughts, theories, practices and knowledge around Culinary Alchemy are most certainly ideas worth spreading- or rather ideas that needs spreading.
Diving In To A Home Baked Muff
Delicious, gluten-free and vegan muffins made with natural sweeteners. You won’t be able to resist them.
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
There are many snacks out there that claim to be healthy, but in reality they’re not as virtuous as they seem. What’s a health-conscious snacker to do? Eat roasted chickpeas, of course! These delicious nibblies are crunchy, flavourful and full of beneficial nutrients.
Keeping It Clean
Organic food is more expensive. Just a fact. Is it worth it? Yes. That is my opinion. Now let’s say, like me, you can’t afford to eat everything organic, or what you want not available organic- My rule is always…
Urban Road Trip to Carrot City
By now you know how community food related events give me the warm fuzzies. I was therefore geekishly excited about visiting Carrot City, an exhibit on at the Design Exchange showcasing how cities and buildings are being designed in a…
At Last Prevention Makes Headlines
Well hallelujah! Prevention is finally given the credit it is long overdue. Just yesterday I was having a cup of tea with a friend when the story of my little health challenge of a few years ago came up. He…
Clean Up That Mess!
Oh the holidays. They have come and gone and we may have left ourselves with a wee bit of a dietary and health disaster. Not to fear my sweet Kitchen Love-Making Cook-ittas and Cook-ittos. We all know that the holidays…
The 'Better Off Eating Nothing' List: Part 1
Often we eat things, despite our better judgment, because they are easy, available and taste good. These reasons are acceptable to a point, but sometimes, depending on what those choices are, we really are better off eating nothing. My dad…
I (heart) Chicken
In Michael Pollan’s book, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, he is telling his reader to stop being so paranoid about macronutrients (those would be fats, carbs and proteins) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and instead just get back…
Sourdough Bread
I baked bread! Real, traditional sourdough bread. From scratch! It was a week long journey that had its highs and lows. There was the horrendous stench of fermentation, a small infestation of fruit flies, the peculiar bubbling and frothing, moving…
Good Things Growing
As a nutritionist, I likely think about food more than the average person. Shopping at my neighbourhood farmer’s market all summer had me thinking about where my food actually comes from. Ever wondered this? Yes, I know most of us…