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Roundup: Zucchini!
I just love all the seasonal fruits and veggies that are available throughout the summer. Zucchini is in season during the summer and I thought it was about time we
What’s So Great About Figs?
Um, one word….newton?! As in oddly addictive, weirdly healthy tasting, childhood- invoking cookie. Do they still make them and why haven’t I had one since I was 12? And, by the
Chef Notes: Getting Saucy with Simple Syrups
For some reason, the term “simple syrup” doesn’t sound so simple. If it’s so simple why must I pay $7 or more for a cup of the sweet juice stashed
What’s So Great About Basil?
Did you know there are over 40 different varieties of basil? Purple, green and white shades. Cinnamon, lemon and mint aromas. Even non-edible versions that are simply for show. Mostly
What’s So Great About Pineapple?
I decided today’s post needed a theme (beyond the usual “how to get your kids to eat more than 3 different foods” theme which is a given). Today’s theme is short and sweet. It
Chef Notes: The Salt Diaries
I love salt. I know it’s not good for you, particularly if you have high blood pressure, and it should be used judiciously and in moderation. However, it is the
Roundup: Fish Week!
I’m so glad that it’s Fish Week on SPC because I love fish. Salmon has always been my personal favourite but recently I’ve become obsessed with tuna. Fish is so
What’s so great about sauerkraut
Well, according to www.germanfoodguide.com “Raw sauerkraut is a very healthy food. It is both very low in fat and high in vitamin C. It is also a good source of lactobacillus –
Picnic Pack Giveaway!
Since the weather is determined to drive us out of our kitchens (sorry, nothing I can about it, nature is making me stop cooking!) we’ll be doing even more picnics
Healthy Habits: Summer Kitchen Updates from Theresa Albert
Nutri-News It is a North American phenomena contributing to our collective obesity issue: we gain a pound on average, every winter, mostly over the holidays. Summer eating can be simple,
