We are big granola bar eaters in this household. They really are the perfect grab and go snack. And prior to our first homemade batch, I would scout out the grocery stores for when our favourite brands were on sale. But after seeing just how easy it was to make my own, no sales are…
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How To: Make Your Own Granola – Pumpkin Granola
Sorry if I confused you – no, it is not Thanksgiving. Yes, it still is the month of July. And yet, I’m talking pumpkin today. Don’t get me wrong, I so look forward to the first spotting of summer corn and biting into a juicy red tomato – there really is nothing like summer produce!…
Quinoa Granola
I’m normally a traditionalist when it comes to granola. Give me some oats, nuts, dried fruit, and maybe a handful or two of coconut, and I’m sold. Like our first homemade granola recipe – It’s just delicious! But here’s the thing – the 8 day holiday of Passover begins tonight. This means no leavened bread…
How To: Snack Healthy – Apple Slices with A Twist!
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – right? I prefer an apple a day keeps the afternoon hunger at bay! And these apple snacks definitely kick the usual apple slices up a notch! Sure, you could just grab an apple for your afternoon snack, but me, I need something with a little more…
How to: Granola
Fact: I’ve been chomping at the bit to blog about this recipe. It just totally blows my mind how easy and absolutely delicious it is. It’s also a fact that I’ve had more than one request to blog about it. This week at work it was my turn to bring snacks for our weekly team…
How to: Make Yogurt Interesting
As both a food lover and dietitian (trust me, these are two very mutually exclusive things) one of the most common questions I get is ‘What do you eat?’. Generally I answer this question with “Everything except cilantro”. Which of course, doesn’t cut the mustard. A common follow-up question is ‘Ok, so what do you…
How to: Homemade Granola Bars
Eating whole, unprocessed food is something I strive to do more and more often. And no, I am not a hippie. I like Kraft Dinner. And Cheez Whiz. And Nibs. And Sweet Chili Heat Doritos. And…OK, you get it. But for the most part, I eat fresh, simple food; and it tastes better. Way better….