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Tag Archives: summer
Let’s all go to a Farm!
‘Let’s all go the Ex’! The Canadian National Exhibition opened on August 17, 2012 serving up Canadian hospitality and every deep fried food imaginable. My experience with that cuisine is limited to deep fried mac & cheese. This late night treat was from Cosmopolitan's menu in Las Vegas and it will stay in Vegas….not a fan! Instead of going to the Ex, I decided to plan a road trip ‘Let’s all go to a Farm’ with two other foodie friends for the day. I often visit farms surrounding my city, so we decided to take the trip towards Lake Erie to Norfolk County, known as Ontario’s Garden (where they grow everything from watermelons to goji berries to sweet potatoes). Earlier this year, I coordinated an agri-food project based out of Simcoe … Continue reading
Hydrating in the Summer Heat
The warm weather gives us thoughts of fun outdoor activities, late night BBQs and sipping a tall glass of fresh lemonade. Hydration is important all year round, especially in warm weather because being hydrated keeps the body from overheating. When you exercise, your muscles generate heat. To keep from burning up, your body needs to get rid of that heat. The main way the body discards heat in warm weather is through sweat. As sweat evaporates, it cools the tissues beneath. Sweating reduces the body's water level, and this loss of fluid affects normal bodily functions. Our fluid bodies The human body contains about 60% water. And the more muscular and younger you are, the more water your body contains. … Continue reading
Summertime & the livin’s easy
The livin’s easy in the summer and let’s make getting the right nutrition fun and easy. With summer vacation on the mind and the kids out of school, keeping on track with your food and nutrition requires some planning. Three easy tips for easy nutrition in the summer 1. Experiment with a variety of fruits and veggies. There is no better time to check out local fruits and vegetables from your farmer’s market or farm gate. Try a new one each week. Experiment with combining flavour and textures. Last year, I made an interesting watermelon salad with cilantro, ginger, cucumber and lime. It was the first time I had combined those ingredients and it was so refreshing on hot, humid days. I’ll make … Continue reading
Strawberries – the wonderful, heart shaped fruit
Nothing smells more like summer than fresh strawberries. This sweet, sweet berry is not only rich in vitamin C and fibre; it has the celebrity status of the produce world! Strawberry Facts Did you know strawberries are a member of the rose family? Strawberry first had the name strewberry, its name was changed to strawberry after farmers used to bring them to market on beds of straw. Strawberries are the only fruit with their seeds on the outside skin and each strawberry has up to 200 seeds. These ruby red, heart shaped fruits have long been associated with love and romance. In Belgium, there is a museum dedicated to strawberries The Strawberry Museum is located in a park. It presents its … Continue reading
Summer is Delish!
Summer time is easy living! Along with the lazy, hazy days…fresher, home-grown foods available from local farms, farmers markets and the grocery store. In July, I look forward to picking raspberries at local farm fields, adding peaches and apricots to my favourite recipes and snacking on cherries throughout my day. These raspberry and apricot squares make a great dessert for a BBQ or picnic http://www.foodland.gov.on.ca/english/fruits/apricots/recipes/rasp-apricot-sq.html One of my favourite root vegetable is beets – the strong purple colour makes any meal more interesting. This beet relish is great to have on hand, as it goes well with fish, pork and poultry! http://www.foodland.gov.on.ca/english/vegetables/beets/recipes/quick-beet-relish.html I always encourage people to try new recipes with their old favourites. For example, make an appetizer from … Continue reading