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Join myself and co-author Pat Crocker for a special book signing of our newly published flexitarian cookbook, Flex Appeal, today from 4-7pm at The Big Carrot. Come by, say hi and get your very own copy of Flex Appeal hot off the press!

I’m pleased to announce that my 5th cookbook, Flex Appeal, is being published this June. My co-author, Pat Crocker, and I would like to invite everyone to the Flex Appeal cookbook launch on Friday, June 13th at All The Best Fine Foods from 5-7pm. Pick up your signed copy! The book contains our family favourites […]

A long time ago women gathered in community or church kitchens and cooked together for holidays, canned preserves or pickles. The time consuming tasks were pleasantly endured thanks to the camaraderie. When people take cooking classes, they are not cooking in isolation but rather with other people with whom they can share the experience of […]

Risotto can be made with different starchy grains and when it is made with pearl barley, it is a delicious alternative to traditional risotto, made with white Arborio rice. Cook the barley in vegetable or chicken stock. Fresh herbs and vegetables compliment this barley risotto dish so well. Creamy and satisfying. Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: […]

When measuring the spices for the tempeh sausages, measure the same spices into a small separate bowl for the ground pork patties. You can roll the meat into a log as directed in step three of the tempeh sausage recipe, or scoop out 2 Tbsp (30 mL) and flatten between your palms before frying. 6 […]