HARVEST time. For those with an herb garden, we’ve been enjoying our green allies in meals all summer but as we fly through October, the garden’s bounty (or that of our local markets) makes me think about just how to preserve my herbal goodness for the winter months. I make tea, tinctures, vinegars, infused honey [...]
I LOVE grilled veggies. What do you like to grill? I confess to love them all; a personal favourite for many years, is our MEATLESS MONDAY feature today! Radicchio is a proud member of the Chicory family with a delicious slightly bitter taste. Grilling radicchio transforms the bitterness into a melt in your mouth bitter-sweet [...]
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If you have a herb garden, you may have extras and wonder what to do with them. Maybe you don’t have a garden but see the fabulous bounty of herbs at your local farmers market. NOW is the time to make plans to preserve the power and good healing components of the plants.. I have [...]
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Peaches are one of my favourite fruits and August is definitely THE month to enjoy as many as possible! WHY? Well it’s not just the juicy delicate peachy taste; peaches are so GOOD for us! A large peach * contains about 70 calories * is highly anti-oxidant * is a great source of Vitamin C [...]
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Pesto is a delight. I love Pesto. It can become an intensely flavoured dip, a light pasta sauce, a lemony vintaigrette to serve with salad or steamed veggies.. UNLIMITED! I have been known to use a mortar & pestle, and yet I confess that the food processor fast-tracks the recipe and yields a delicious, mouth-watering result [...]
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Some are into ‘sweets’ ~ me? Give me salty and savoury! I love the crispy crunch + crackle of potato chips, if the truth be told. I was thrilled, years ago, to discover alternatives to my beloved chips….at my local HFS (health food store) ~ chips made from parsnips, beets, sweet potatoes, and I got [...]
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Just before Christmas, I received this recipe with rave reviews from friends, Ann & Diane. I’ve made it several times, when entertaining and I agree; it’s delicious, easy to prepare and always a hit. It’s decadent (isn’t goat cheese always?) and very colourful. I think it’s a delight to serve anytime…some of my favourite flavours [...]
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Looking for ways to boost your immune system’s ability to ward off that nasty cold or flu virus? Check out the “Winter Health Tips” eReport (check the ARTICLES tab above) It’s easy to use ’common’ culinary herbs in your pantry to improve immune system function and be ready to combat colds & flu! Note: Each of [...]
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