When you think about your health and well-being, do you consider the importance of cultural foods?Culture is part of who we are and has deep connections to how we eat. “Cultural foods” can include...
My husband and I recently enjoyed this savoury soup after a chilly day of outdoor activities. I love it because it’s a great way for us to get a healthy serving of veggies – plus, there’s just s...
Can sweets be part of a healthy way of eating? The holidays are a festive time. Usually there is no shortage of goodies to choose from: cookies, chocolates, nuts, gingerbread, to name a few. But ca...
Sharing a meal with others Season's Eatings! With the holidays just around the corner, I start to grow homesick for my home on the East Coast. I often catch myself daydreaming about my family's lon...
Consider yogurt as a protein-rich snack I have to say, I love yogurt – but I’m picky about it! It has to taste good, be creamy and rich, but not too sweet. All my children like yogurt and it di...
This summer, when I was trying to beat the heat, I used my microwave more often. It worked well, keeping my kitchen and the whole house a little cooler. I was amazed because I’d never used the micro...
Pumpkins are much more than a fun Halloween activity It’s that time of year again – when kids are getting their Halloween costumes ready, and pumpkins are being carved. I recently learned that ...
