Whether camping, relaxing in the backyard or enjoying time at the lake, spring and summer gatherings with family and friends mean simple, fresh food.
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Lemons are a refreshing way to add zest to many meals
I crave the taste of refreshing lemon. It is also the scent of this fresh fruit as well as the uplifting visual yellow colour, and let’s not forget the nutritional punch of vitamin C and flavonoids.
Eggs are an important part of many Easter traditions
There are many Easter traditions. Along with parades, bunnies, candy and lilies there is the egg. Eggs represent rebirth and renewal.
Two recipes that are now part of the Canadian Prairie food culture
Cabbage rolls and pierogies have become part of the Canadian Prairie food culture.
Blend up a world of tasty treats using your trusty blender
Once spring rolls around, I am ready for some refreshment. While a good drink is always great, this concept extends to all areas of life.
There are many good reasons to add pulses to the menu
Pulses are one of the highest fibre foods — just one portion of pulses provides about a third of the fibre you need for the entire day. That means they can help lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.
Electric pressure cooker makes tasty meals in no time flat
This winter I have been making use of our multi-function electric pressure cooker, or as it is more often referred to, an Instant Pot.
Eat, wear and grow green during this season of renewal
The colour green signifies hope and renewal, and right now we are in a season that celebrates this hue.
Winter usually means a lot of time to try new bread recipes
Winter is a great time to try new bread recipes. We usually have more time for this during the winter, and we also crave carbohydrates more in the winter.
Fruit, vegetable advancements make it easier to eat local
Recently, I was delighted to learn that we can eat many vegetables that are grown in Canada, and most surprising were the varieties of peppers.
