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Margaret Fraser, a Canadian Foodie Icon and home economist passed away on October 27, 2012 in her 83rd year. She helped change the face of Canadian home cooking and I was lucky enough to meet her in 1999. I was attending a luncheon in her honour. I’d been a fan of this iconic foodie …
Oatmeal Shortbread – Remembering Margaret Fraser Read More »
This quinoa pie crust is gluten free, easy to make, and tastes great. The three winning answers in the quest for a tasty easy-to-make gluten-free crust! Pie Crust 1/3 cup (75 mL) quinoa, rinsed and drained 2/3 cup (175 mL) water 2 tbsp (30 mL) non-hydrogenated margarine, melted, divided 3 tbsp (45 mL) pasteurized …
Goat Cheese, Red Pepper and Spinach Quiche in Quinoa Crust Read More »
I think one of the best foods to serve your little goblins before they go out Tricking and Treating are eggs; nutrient dense, protein rich, easy to cook, and easy to eat. Here are two recipes for dinner ideas: A Farmhouse Breakfast which is a frittata or try your hand at Devilled Eggs. As a …
Halloween Dinner Ideas for the Trick and Treaters Read More »
This easy to make recipe for Brussels sprouts may convert even the pickiest of vegetable abstainers. Great for a fall or winter dinner and perfect for Christmas dinner. Hands up who love little baby cabbages. Whenever I ask this question at any one of my talks, not many people put up their hands. …
Don’t know what to eat once you move into your dorm? Here are some ideas and foods that will help add a nutrient punch to your diet, plus they’re friendly on your wallet. First things first – Every day eat at least 8 servings of fruits and vegetables: Typical day to get those immune enhancing …
This is one of my favourite summer salads – the combination of quinoa and the amazing blueberry make this dish a nutrient dense gift for your brain and your heart. Make the quinoa the night before and keep in the fridge for the next day. The night before: 1 cup (250 mL) water ½ cup …
Raspberry Handling Raspberries are extremely delicate. It’s best to pick your own or buy from a farmers’ stand or market. I leave them for the last purchase of the day when I buy them at my farmers’ market. Put them into the fridge as soon as you get home, I like to lay them …
I am a believer in traditions. Whenever we honour our roots, we embrace our past and where we came from. This is especially true for me when I honour my family’s foodie traditions. That’s why as a healthy eating advocate I still make shortbread at Christmas, Pumpkin Pie at Thanksgiving, Lemon Meringue Pie for my …
Strawberries are the warm up act for berry season. Sometime in June, the only fruit with its seeds on the outside, these ripe juicy red bundles of flavour start showing up at your local farmers’ market or grocery store. Strawberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C and a good source of folate. They are …
Strawberries – nutrition, buying, handling and prepping Read More »
This non-alcoholic cocktail offers a twist on the traditional piña colada. The sweet, refreshing taste of watermelon pairs magically with pineapple and coconut making it an ideal cocktail for a summer get together. 2 cups (500 mL) watermelon purée 1/2 cup (125 mL) cubed pineapple 1/2 cup (125 mL) vanilla yogurt 3 cups (750 …