The crunchy, chewiness of roasted pumpkin seeds brings back childhood memories of autumn, Thanksgiving and Halloween. Today, I enjoy roasted pumpkin seeds year round as a tasty snack, perfect with a piece of fruit mid-morning or tossed in Greek yogurt. …
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You’ve been asking for this recipe and here it is! I first started making these tart sweet lemon shortbread squares 16 years ago. They have become a family favourite and a requested dessert from friends. For over 40 years shortbread has …
Fermentation is a food trend I’ve been writing about for the past five years. When it comes to food and beverages, fermentation has often struck people as unexplained forces of nature producing unique flavours, colours and textures. I remember my …
As foreign as it may seem to us, insects have a long history of dietary use in many parts of the world outside Canada and the USA. In China and Thailand they have been regularly consuming insects, and studies indicate …
With the kids out of school and vacation time on-tap, people can get off track with healthy meal planning and daily eating. I recommend they adapt to the summer schedule by preparing in advance and making sure they have the …
Nutrition, aging, seasonal changes, sun exposure, hormone levels, stress and smoking all affect our skin and hair health. As a busy entrepreneur, I know traveling can play havoc on my skin and hair. The role of nutrients in the skin …
In early June, I was invited to the California Strawberries’ Annual Field Tour and Culinary Sponsored Travel Event. I have been to California (my favorite state) many times but never to Monterey Bay. I arrived at the beautiful Intercontinental Clement …
One fact that nutrition and food scientists have known for decades is that a diet of minimally processed foods, including a variety of plants, is a healthy diet option and promotes a healthy planet. Personally, I enjoy lean meat, fish …
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One sure sign of spring is the perennial vegetable rhubarb, also known as Rheum rhabarbarum. Yes rhubarb’s classification as a vegetable may be a surprise, because we typically use it like a fruit in jams, muffins, pies and cakes. Only …