Fancy a Peppermint Mocha, or perhaps a White Caramel Latte? In other words- here's a cup of liquid refined sugar, some dairy, possibly some hydrogenated oils and maybe, if you're lucky, a bit of artificial colour… Think I'll pass! I'll admit that memories of drinking homemade egg nog as a kid with my mom is […]
Read More ›Thanksgiving has come and gone, and the holiday season is now in full swing. Personally, being an absolute die-hard fan of all things Christmas, I couldn't be happier! Joy is in the air…and holiday gift baskets at the office, decadent deserts & drinks at Christmas Parties and red-cupped seasonal beverages are yours for the […]
Read More ›What day could be more appropriate for giving thanks? Perhaps you receive my blog as an RSS feed, a tweet or Facebook post, and you're reading this at 6AM PST as you awaken and are contemplating whether to get out of bed and go out for a run, when you could easily choose to sleep […]
Read More ›Is the dessert course the appropriate time throw caution to the wind and forget all things paleo? It needn't be! Here's a novel idea to let guests configure their own concoctions, all of which are reminiscent of the Thanksgiving Table, and keep their bodies healthy and happy by staying Paleo. a) Remove all the non-Paleo […]
Read More ›Sprouts- a quintessential part of the Thanksgiving Table! Several readers asked for a sprout recipe in response to yesterday's blog.. Here's my favourite way to prep them: -Steam sprouts for 12 minutes, after washing, and scoring the bottoms. -Peel the outer, delicate leaves off and set aside. -Chop the remaining stem and combine with […]
Read More ›With Thanksgiving just four days away, I thought I'd invite all my readers to post questions & comments about all the menu for the big day to come! Whether you're unsure about what to substitute for stuffing, what to serve in pie's proxy or something to offer in lieu of grandma's sugary cranberry sauce , […]
Read More ›What constitutes 'exotic' when it comes to food? Could be as simple as a veg you've not seen or heard of before. (Incidentally, after watching 'Food, Inc.', I was extremely saddened to see how many kids didn't know what broccoli was, but that's another blog topic all on its own!) Where to buy these unusual […]
Read More ›What a fantastic way to try out several dishes on the menu while not overdoing the portion sizes! As we all know, portion sizes in the US tend to border on ridiculous when compared to how much one actually needs to consume at one sitting. At a typical restaurant, a couple dining together would likely […]
Read More ›Just wanted to clarify a bit about the post this AM re: Reuters report on how San Fran has become the first US city to ban McD's from putting toys in their Happy Meals… My only reason for stating that it was a step in the right direction was that I feel ANYTHING that makes […]
Read More ›A step in the right direction! An article this morning from Reuters discusses how San Fran has become the first major US city to make Happy Meals at McDonalds less alluring to kids by ceasing to offer the toys that come with the 'food'. Click HERE to get the full scoop!
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