Its officially spring! I am so looking forward to the upcoming season of fresh, local fruit and vegetables. I bought fresh asparagus this past weekend, its got me excited about my weekly Saturday morning farmer’s market routine. To celebrate I made this kale salad…
This simple yet hearty chicken tortilla soup was the perfect meal on Sunday night, after what seemed like a long and dreary weekend. I have been wanting to share this recipe with you since early January but it didn’t seem right. Spring arrived in late…
March is Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is 9-5; healthy eating in the work place. We will have tips and recipes this month for improving nutrition in the work environment. Do you pack your lunch to work? If you do, try this roasted yam, chickpea,…
I enjoy a nice bowl of soup on a cold and dreary day. One of my favourite soups is nice butternut squash soup. There are so many different variations but I decided to go with a puree with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg which…
I started making this spaghetti squash recipe when my husband was on his low carb craze, me I love a delicious bowl of pasta from time to time. To save time and to prevent myself from going crazy, I try to create recipes for our…
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