These are yummy and it takes no more than five minutes to put the ingredients for this pancake together and another five to cook. The variety of toppings you can throw on it are endless.
Read moreThe dangers of non-stick cookware - is there a healthier option?
A few years ago, it was time to scrap the Caphalon non-stick frying pan that we had been using. Layers had been shed and the underbelly was exposed. I had some sense that this wasn't a good thing but I wasn't sure about the details. So I went on one of my research bents to determine what we should replace it with that would meet specific criteria for healthy living.
Read moreRecipes - Caesar Dressing and Herbed Vinaigrette
I generally steer people clear of commercial dressings, even the 'natural' ones - ya never know what quality oils they are using. Also the use of clear bottles means consistent exposure to light, which leads to potential rancidity for the oils that they do use. So I'm offering up a couple of simple options for dressings that you can make in 5 - 15 minutes.
Read moreWhy You Should Buy A Slow Cooker
Everything is in the pot, ready to be turned on.
Want to know why and how you can use a slow cooker? Delicious recipes included. Guest post by Darren Stehle from eatmovebe.com
Read moreChickpea Crepes
These chickpea crepes have become a staple in my kitchen, acting as a stand-in for the role that bread usually plays. They're soft, comforting, and offer an alternative carrier for sandwiches. The batter stores well for at least four days (maybe more, but I wouldn't know because they get gobbled up too fast in my house).
Read moreCocoa Protein Globes
Yummy and portable – it’s a snack with natural ingredients and a decent amount of protein to help satiate and stabilize blood sugar.
Read more3 Earthy Recipes
Here are 3 quick ‘earthy’ recipes that you might consider next time you want something satisfying and grounding.
Read moreRecipe: Quinoa Sesame Salad
I love the combination of grains or vegetables with sesame oil. As with any oil, look for one that is unrefined in dark bottles to preserve the quality of the fatty acids.
Read moreQuinoa Chocolate Cake
I took my partner, Barry, to Niagara last weekend and we stayed at a lovely B&B called The Orchard Croft http://www.orchardcroft.ca/. When I told the owner, Ildiko, that it was Barry’s birthday and that I was going gluten and dairy free these days, she baked this cake!
Read more10 Ways to Make Your BBQing Healthier
Photo by Rubén Bagüés on Unsplash
Dedicated barbq’ers everywhere know the pleasures that their grilling and smoking produces, and are unlikely to give it up unless the grim reaper is knocking at their door.
So what is the issue with barbies and what is the solution? I promise to give you the good news after I give you the bad news.
Read moreRecipe: Paleo Cauliflower Bread (or Pizza Crust)
This turns out beautifully. Yummy, filling, and a great base for melted cheese, or eggs and spinach. I can imagine how wonderful it would be as the base of an eggs benedict.
Read moreRecipe: Simmered Quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is one of my favourite whole grains. It is light, nutty in flavour, and unlike a lot of other grains is good hot or cold. It provides an excellent vegetable source of protein, complete in its amino acid profile, an abundance of calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc, as well as the B vitamins.
Read moreFruit & Vegetable Harvest Times
Ever wonder exactly when produce is harvested in your area?