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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 a fuel, for skincare, medicinal and as a condiment. The olive tree is an evergreen, its leaves a light silvery green. The fruit has a […]

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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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Why I Love Pulses #GlobalPulseDay

Beans, peas and lentils are highly nutritious and endlessly versatile. High in protein , fibre, and starch and low in fat. They are an excellent source of iron, B vitamins, potassium, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid. When sprouted , they have the added bonus of Vitamin C. Choose dried beans that are bright in colour […]

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Fabulous Fermented Foods

So many of the foods and beverages we enjoy are a result of fermentation. Spirits, wine, and beer, breads, dairy products, tempeh and miso, even olives, tea, and coffee all require bacteria to provide the flavour we love and the nutrients we need. From the Latin fervere, which means to boil or bubble, fermentation is […]

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Fair Trade Quinoa Tabouli

I recently had the opportunity to participate in Eat To The Beat, a charity event that brings together 60 female chefs in support of Willow Breast Cancer Support, that was held at Roy Thompson Hall. I felt honoured to be a part of this very important event because the money raised will be used to […]

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