Out now: The Fair Trade Ingredient Cookbook

Happy to announce that my latest cookbook, The Fair Trade Ingredient Cookbook, is out now! Available where books are sold. You can purchase directly from my publisher Whitecap Books here. ...

Dried Fruit and Spice Muffins

Aromatic spices and dried fruit impart such a luscious taste in every bite. They bring out the best in each other. Not too sweet and oh so fragrant! My husband ...

Guide to Tasting Olive Oils

From 6000BCE, ancient peoples grew the olive tree along the shores of the Mediterranean. Historians over the ages have sung the praises of olive oil. Consider its many uses- as ...

The Enlightened Pantry

Beans From Scratch

How to Buy and Soak Beans From Scratch Buy: Beans last a ...

Nutritional Yeasts

Nutritional yeasts can be used as condiments and supplements. They are rich ...

Fair Trade Quinoa Tabouli

I recently had the opportunity to participate in Eat To The Beat, ...

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Earth Day at Nella Cucina

This upcoming Earth Day, April 22nd, I will be celebrating by teaching a 5-course plant-based cooking class at Nella Cucina in Toronto. CLASS MENU:·         Muhammara Dip with Grilled Pita ·         Spiced Apricot and Lentil Soup  ·         Hearty Black Bean & Vegetable Burrito’s (vegan or vegetarian options) ·         Dried Cranberry and Toasted Pumpkin Seed Quinoa Salad (pictured) ·         Dark Chocolate Fruit […]

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Tofu Caprese Stack for #WorldMilkDay

I bet you can’t distinguish the bocconcini cheese from the tofu. They pair so well together. Serves 4 Ingredients:For the vinaigrette:1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about ½ lime)1 tsp balsamic vinegar2 tsp Dijon mustard1 small shallot, minced3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil¼ tsp sea salt1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper For the salad:2 large tomatoes2 […]

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Watermelon Salad w/ Chickpeas, Feta & Mint for #WorldMilkDay

This quick and easy salad is perfect for summer barbeques. The combination of sweet watermelon, salty feta, tart balsamic vinegar and savoury mint gets all of your taste buds firing at the same time. For a fun and kid-friendly presentation, you can also thread these ingredients onto toothpicks or wooden skewers. Serves 6 Ingredients: 4 […]

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Stacked Tortilla & Bean Pie

This recipe has a spectacular layered presentation and is great for a buffet table. This pie is delicious hot, cold or at room temperature, and it makes great leftovers. One of my favorite recipes from my latest cookbook Nourish Whole Food Recipes, Page 163. — Nettie Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a paring […]

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Nourish Wins Silver at Taste Canada Cookbook Awards!

This week Cara and I won the silver for Health and Special Diet Cook Book from Taste Canada! A big thank you to Taste Canada and Cara Rosenbloom!

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