Parsley- More Than Just A Garnish…

It's not just something you should shove off to the side of your plate, along with that bit of skin or fat you disregarded from your roast chicken or steak!  Parsley is actually a great source of antioxidants (vitamins A & C), iron, folic acid as well as copper, boron and magnesium. Save it for […]

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Running While Pregnant- Just Like the Pros

Just HAD to post a link to this piece about two of the top female marathon runners, Paula Radcliffe & Kara Goucher  I've been a fan of PR for a few years after I saw her win the NY Marathon shortly having her first daughter. http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-275-548-13639-0,00.html It's become the norm for women to keep on […]

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OKRA

"Hi Nell, I just received a ton of okra from a friend's garden, but don't know how to prepare it. I've never even eaten okra! Any suggestions? Thanks, Katie" I'll have to admit that okra was initially not one of my favourite veggies.   The first time I tried to make it, I steamed it, […]

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