Foodie Friday: Building your pantry survival kit
The struggle is real! The idea of a “pantry survival kit” might sound a little overboard – after all, I’m not talking about traditional emergency preparedness or doomsday scenarios! I’m s...
Healthy eating
One dietitian, one month and 28 recipes: Lessons learned
Nutrition Month recipe challenge When I look at a recipe that calls for a long list of ingredients, specialized kitchen equipment, and various intricate steps, I understand how Harry Potter might f...
Helping your child embrace the open cup
Sippy cups are popular with parents and preschoolers alike. Many parents find comfort in knowing that there will be less mess with these spill-proof cups. They sure are handy for families on the go! ...
Foodie Friday: Dinner from down under
Eating in Australia I love creating the many family recipes I grew up with on a regular basis, but I also love experiencing the tried and true recipes from other people’s families. It’s fun to ...
Foodie Friday: Discovering the rich history of oolichan in the Northwest
Indigenous peoples valued oolichan as a food source Every spring, the oolichan (or Eulachon) return to the Nass and Skeena rivers in Northern BC. Oolichan are a small ocean fish that migrate long d...
Foodie Friday: Garden planning starts in your kitchen!
Backyard gardening in Northern BC Now that the sun is shining and the snow is almost gone here in Prince George, the weather leaves me dreaming about my future backyard garden. My largest passio...
Foodie Friday: “As easy as pie” fruit crisp
What an exciting month! Not only did we welcome spring, but dietitians across the North helped us celebrate Nutrition Month by sharing lots of great healthy eating tips and recipes. I have been inspir...