May is a month of renewal. The trees have fresh green leaves, the grass is lush and the flowers are blooming as we embrace the spring season. The birds are happily chirping and love to let us know that morning has arrived as they start singing very early beside my window. What an amazing alarm […] Read more
Jodie Mirosovsky, BSHEc
Stories by Jodie Mirosovsky, BSHEc
Spring brings variety of fresh and sweet treats
Spring is upon us, The tulips are poking through, so let the flavours of the season begin! After a long winter, there is something so satisfying about those first fresh tastes. Fresh perennial onion greens are our first garden offering. Sometimes referred to as walking onions, they are just like a store-bought green onion. This […] Read more
There are many ways to green up a St. Patrick’s Day menu
This is St. Patrick’s Day season, which means it’s time to incorporate refreshing shades of green in our menus. As winter meanders along, we start to crave some colour, so here are some green food suggestions. Kiwi bread As I was restocking the house with food, the grocery stores and Costco all had large containers […] Read more
Winter meals with decadent taste can also be nutritious
One of the joys of winter for me is having more time to spend preparing food in my own kitchen. While it is an amazing experience to dine out, there is great satisfaction in plating gourmet menus that you have created. While not all recipes are a success, as my family will attest, together we […] Read more
February is a good time to highlight the power of three
February was named after the Roman Februalia, a month-long festival used to celebrate purification that leads to harmony. Today, many of us associate this month with National Heart Month, which in many ways has a connection to the historic teaching. We should strive for harmony among people, with our health and in our homes. When […] Read more
Get into those corners — they may hold tasty treasures
The holidays are but a memory and the winter cold has set in. I am always inspired to clean, organize and update my home after the vibrant decorations are all taken down and the place looks rather dull. This unusual desire to clean also extends to the cupboards, refrigerator and freezer. Getting into the corners […] Read more
Tart little cranberries will spruce up any holiday menu
Tis the season of glistening red cranberries in our menus. This tart little berry will spruce up any salad, main course dish and baking and complete a refreshing punch. Part of the appeal is the red pop of colour, but also the antioxidants that a cranberry provides is impressive. When shopping, choose only brightly coloured, […] Read more
Warm spicy menus provide nourishment and comfort
The light of day is growing shorter, the nights are cool and crisp and the stars are gleaming as we edge into winter. Out of my window, I have seen the first snowflake gently falling. So come on in from the cold, curl up with a cozy blanket, read a book, watch a movie or […] Read more
Autumn is the season to revel in Mother Nature’s bounty
After many years of travelling with you through the seasons in this column, autumn is always the most fun to prepare. I am inspired by the aroma of sweet apples on the countertop, the bright red ripe tomatoes that pack a nutritional punch, seasonal pumpkin and spices to warm us, fresh dug potatoes that still […] Read more
It’s apple season, and what a delicious season it can be
Apples, picked fresh off your own tree, bought at a local farmers market or in the produce aisle of a grocery store, are in season and ready to delight our taste buds. Biting into a crisp, fresh apple is still my favourite way to indulge. To uphold the reputation of the saying, an apple a […] Read more
