Gluten-Free Cheese Scones

It’s that time of year again –  time for eating for warm soups and stews.  What better accompaniment than a homemade hot-out-of-the oven scone?  Try these — you won’t even notice that they are a gluten-free substitute for that lovely comfort...

Comfort Foods

  So you’ve had a tough day at work/with the kids/ _______ (fill in the blank).  You walk into the door at home, switch to comfy clothes and open the refrigerator.  Ah – there it is _________ (fill in the blank), your favourite comfort food.  That’s better. What...

Keeping the Harvest

  For those of us who have yet to try it, there is nothing like eating your own preserved food mid-winter.  I remember making a raspberry/blackberry crisp in January from berries that I had frozen the previous summer.  It was more than just delicious – it was...

Awesome Broccoli Salad Recipe

This is our healthier version of a summertime classic that is ALWAYS a huge hit at BBQs. Filled with lots of taste and texture, it’s easy to prepare and makes for a pretty well-rounded meal on its own: 2 heads of fresh broccoli, chopped finely into bite-sized...

Grilled Corn Goodness

The Season has shifted, the sun is shining, and grilling is definitely the way to go for cooking this time of year. It is a healthy way to prepare meat, tofu or vegetables and the cleanup is easier than cooking indoors. Working with an open flame can intimidate some,...

Change it up with Cleansing

When I was younger, I spent years with mysterious health issues – stomach problems, mood swings and a general fatigue that I could not be explained.  Hours of time was spent in doctor’s offices, enduring a battery of tests.  I resigned myself to the fact that I...