Editor’s Note: the original version of the “Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies” recipe below was incorrect. It has been corrected. I am not a model gardener, but I have luck with zucchini even on less-than-perfect years. I often find my zucchini plants are too abundant. Zucchini plants, from the summer squash family, are loaded with fibre, vitamins, […] Read more
Jodie Mirosovsky, BSHEc
Stories by Jodie Mirosovsky, BSHEc
Try this versatile purple fruit for a plum-delicious feeling
Fresh fruit such as nectarines, apricots, peaches and plums satisfy our longings for something sweet and are so juicy when picked fresh from the backyard or bought from the local market. Fruits are naturally hydrating and provide our bodies with nutrients and fibre. Seasonal summer eating would not be complete without a basket of plums. […] Read more
Fresh blueberries have a lot going on this time of year
So what’s in season? The answer is many summer fruits, but my favorites are vitamin C rich berries for their juiciness, taste and outstanding food value. Deep-coloured blueberries land in my shopping basket because I always try to choose what is fresh and somewhat local. Blueberries protect us from free radicals and inflammation and are […] Read more
Looking to stay hydrated? Try watermelon this summer
A challenge we all face throughout the hot days of summer is keeping our bodies hydrated. We have to make sure we drink enough water and choose foods with high water content — the ones that are juicy. We need to hydrate from the inside out with food and drink. This will ensure that we […] Read more
Cold summer beverages can be refreshing and nutritious
When I was a kid, keeping hydrated often meant mixing a batch of Orange Tang or my favorite Kool-Aid mix. Life was superb when a purple Quench mix was available. Am I sparking memories? Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s came with colourful and flavourful, convenient beverages. This leads me to the term, “when […] Read more
First garden offerings of the year make for a divine spring
Spring weather, the scent of freshly mowed grass, budding trees and blooming flowers make the great outdoors a pleasure. The only thing we require are spring showers to keep everything growing and refreshed — fingers crossed. Each year, I look forward to the tastes offered by the first garden offerings of the season. They are […] Read more
Fresh, green food can be a great way to mark Earth Day
Every year, on April 22, we are reminded to invest in our planet and protect the space we live in by marking Earth Day.
Angel food is a fluffy way to celebrate spring birthdays
Many of my family members are born in spring. There is one thing that we agree on and that is that angel food is the cake of choice. It is a delightfully light dessert, often served with fresh fruit and a flavoured topping for exquisite flavour. Looking back at birthday photos, there is always one […] Read more
Welcoming the arrival of spring can start in the kitchen
Spring is when we can start to soak in more sunlight, hear the trickling water, get our shoes muddy and throw open the windows. It’s a time of fresh tulips dressing the centre of the table. To fill that table, there are certain foods and treats that I gravitate toward. Cooking with lemons is refreshing. […] Read more
Delicious recipes can help get us in the mood for spring
March is when we start to feel “spring-ish” and ready to prepare for the exit of winter. Flower vendors have bunches of daffodils stacked in buckets ready to add colour and joy to our homes. This flower symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings, which is the feeling of this time of year. With sunny yellow flowers […] Read more
