December 22, 2008
There is so much confusion between yams and sweet potatoes. They look the same, they taste the same and you never really know which you are eating at any given time. So I am going to do my best and give you some information on why these two roots are different from each other and ...
[Read more]December 17, 2008
Coconut oil has to be among one of the most controversial topics these days. I am constantly being asked about it’s relation to health. How can a saturated fat be healthy? Coconut oil has been perpetuated by both the media and medical practitioners as unhealthy, fattening and damaging to the arteries. Well let me tell ...
[Read more]December 6, 2008
It is so nice to know that the flavours that come from traditional Indian cuisine, are not only delicious to that palate but they are completely nourishing to the body as well. We had a chance to discover this on Wednesday’s Indian Flavours Cooking Class. We created and sampled a whole range of dishes from ...
[Read more]November 26, 2008
We all naturally crave sweets – it’s in us! I know a lot of people nowadays try to avoid sweets completely, thinking they can get away with it! But I will tell you what, this doesn’t work because at some point your body will cave and you will be likely to binge (usually on ...
[Read more]November 16, 2008
Haven’t you been waiting for the perfect program to get you started on a new path in healthy eating? Well I have created a program just for you! A Whole Food Makeover Program – for six straight weeks starting Monday January 19th, I will guide you through a makeover that will change your life! ...
[Read more]November 10, 2008
There could not have been a better way to celebrate my 27th birthday, then to have my closest friends over for a potluck dinner. Everyone brought over something delicious to contribute to a collection of different dishes which made up our fantastic and unforgettable dinner! One of my friends who was there this weekend was ...
[Read more]November 10, 2008
When it comes to grains, it may take a while to sort through them! There are so many to choose from! Different tastes, textures, colours and even shapes. But on a whole, all of them are composed of an amazing source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, b vitamins, trace proteins, minerals and even heart healthy ...
[Read more]November 2, 2008
Six girls came over last night for a cooking frenzy in honour of one, who is on her way down the aisle. It was as good as an evening can get with out expensive cocktails, an overpriced meal and bar hopping all over town. It was a evening in style where everyone learned how to ...
[Read more]October 29, 2008
Miso is a fermented paste with a texture like almond butter. It is made from soybeans, koji (a bacterial starter), salt and a grain – usually rice or barley. There is quite a variety of Miso’s on the market, as soybeans can be fermented into a range of different flavours, from rich and savoury to ...
[Read more]October 15, 2008
Balance really is everything when it comes to your blood sugar levels. It is extremely important to make sure you moderate and regulate your sugar intake everyday. As participants learned in tonight’s Sweet and Low Cooking Class, whether you have diabetes, hypoglycemia or just want to stay within a normal range and avoid cravings, it ...
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