Trending Tahini
For me, sesame seeds were the “new seeds on the block” when my book The Need for Seeds was published three years ago. They were not in my recipe file or a go-to item on my grocery list. Today, both …
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Flavour Trends for 2019
The North American palate is evolving. Consumers are no longer satisfied with the typical ketchup, salt and pepper and have become more open to trying new flavours from around the world. We (Generation Xers) along with Millennials and Generation Z …
Trendspotting at the Winter Fancy Food Show 2019
When it comes to exploring and tasting the next big food trends, I was thrilled to attend the 2019 Winter Fancy Food Show (WFFS) in San Francisco, California last week. With over 1400 exhibitors around the world, thousands of new …
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Plant-based Eating Continues to Soar into 2019
Happy 2019! How is your nutrition and fitness strategy shaping up for the new year? My philosophy has always been and continues to be no single food or ingredient will instantaneously reverse an unhealthy, stressful lifestyle. And I believe that …
My Top Five Food Trends for 2019
It’s that time of year again when food and nutrition trends are making headlines. Predictions are coming from all types of media including me. Identifying and sharing food trends continues to be an important and entertaining aspect of my business. …
Simple Hacks for Holiday Fitness
Fitness and health are crucial to a more energetic and less stressful holiday season. You can never “out exercise” an unhealthy diet. And many people put their exercise routines on hold from the end of November to the beginning of …
What the Heck is Jicama?
Jicama is a root vegetable originally grown in Mexico also known as Mexican turnip and yam bean. Its outer bark-like thick skin needs to be peeled to enjoy the juicy, crunchy and slightly sweet and nutty tasting interior. The preferred …
What the Heck is Aloe?
Remember as a kid when you got sunburnt and your Mom used the aloe vera gel to sooth it? Fast forward to today and aloe vera is a popular medicinal plant used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. The two …
Welcome to Kilkenny
As business owners and operators, we know it can be difficult disconnecting and taking genuine vacations, but doing so is vital to keeping yourself and your business refreshed and energized. It’s important to delegate to your team, coordinate with your …