Foodie Friday: Summer salads are for sharing
Yes, summer is here! It's that time of year again – the sun is shining, the kids are (almost) done school, and the desire to enjoy the outdoors is in full effect. One of my favourite things about...
Nutrition
Foodie Friday: Seniors’ Week edition
Are you getting enough calcium? As we age, our appetites decrease and we often pay less attention to nutrition. Many seniors live alone and have difficulty finding motivation to cook proper meals a...
Foodie Friday goes camping! Eating well and tantalizing taste buds in the backcountry
Camping season is here! With thousands of lakes in our own northern backyard, it's a quick trek out to the wilderness to get away from the daily grind. Pack your tent, sleeping bags, bug spray, and...
Foodie Friday: Spring cleaning your diet
Shift your focus to fresh whole foods Is your kitchen done with the winter blues? If you're like me, spring is the perfect time to get re-inspired and focused around healthy eating. Fresh local pro...
The sit-down family meal: A thing of the past?
When I think back on my childhood, some of my best memories involve food: Big family gatherings for holiday meals, unplanned barbecues in the summertime, baking with my grandmother. They all revolve a...
Pumping iron: First foods for building strong babies
Feeding your baby solid foods At last, this exciting time has come: your baby is nearing six months old and can start to eat solid foods! Their tiny digestive system is now developed enou...
Foodie Friday: A hiker’s power food
Appreciation for the outdoors I admit it: I'm a little sad to see my snow sports and equipment go into an early retirement this year. However, there's one activity in particular that I'm more than ...