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Vegan Chocolate Cookies are Therapeutic
After a very busy week I needed a day at home with my children. Today was a professional day at my son’s school. We planned to have a few friends… Read more »
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Sugar Sense Workshop
Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you crash mid afternoon? Did you know that sugar affects brain biochemistry? Do your healthy eating habits go on holiday between Halloween and New Year’s? Do you wish you… Read more »
Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget
Educate yourself. Healthy eating starts at home. Look for free cooking demonstrations and health/wellness seminars at local food pantries, community and wellness centers or join a Meetup group. Remember, “we… Read more »
Perilla Leaves: Pesto, Pickled or Plain
This plant is growing wild in my yard. I just had to investigate… Perilla is the common name of the annual herb of the species Perilla fructescens of the mint… Read more »
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“An apple a day…”
We went apple picking a few weekends ago, at a local apple orchard. What do I do with more than 10lbs of apples? Why not dehydrate the apples?! A friend… Read more »
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Photo Blog of Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner. Yum! We indulged…a few times! I used pear in the cranberry sauce to reduce the amount of sweetener. A little clove and cinnamon added a little extra flavour…. Read more »
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Thanksgiving Menu
It is that time of year (the second Monday of October) when Canadians give thanks to the close of the growing season. This year, I would like to give a… Read more »
Feast of Flavour: An Ottawa Food Event
Mark your calendars! Purchase your tickets, now! Ottawa is hosting a holistic food event! When: Saturday, November 5th, 2011 from 11 am to 4pm Where: National Arts Centre (NAC), 53… Read more »
Allergen Free School Snack Challenge
Last week we met my oldest son’s kindergarten teacher. During our meeting we went over some of the school policies. Drop off, pick up, indoor shoes, etc. She saved the… Read more »
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Squash: More than you ever wanted to know + a recipe.
Between an outdoor water ban, two kids, a dog and the neighbourhood rabbits, I am surprised any plants in our yard survived the last few months. I wandered over the… Read more »
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