A few weeks back Dara and I attended a terrific workshop at the Kitchener Market along with 50+ other dietitians where we learned how to succesfully organize food demonstrations and hands-on cooking classes. We learned a lot, owned the ‘guess-the-spice’ game and enjoyed a delicious lunch of curry chicken roti and langos (Hungarian fried dough with sour cream and cheese. Yes,…
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How To: Grab and Go Breakfast – Muffins
You all know that I love me a good breakfast. Whether it’s my cold and creamy overnight oats or a hot and comforting bowl of quinoa, it makes early weekday mornings that much better. And a very large cup of joe doesn’t hurt either! But, there are those days that are so rushed where it seems…
How to: Hummus
Seems as though I have a little thing for chickpeas these days, no? While I do love this legume, I also love a good sale and thus, stocked up on multiple cans when on a recent grocery store visit. So what’s a girl to do but make some hummus? Just like the saying goes, when…
How To: Roasted Chickpeas
If you were to take a peak into my pantry on any given day, you would likely find a can or two of chickpeas sitting comfortably next to my back stock of cereal, oats, peanut butter, and marshmallows…all of the essentials. A good old can of chickpeas is a quick lunch or dinner hero. But…
Seasonal Peach Crisp
Back to school this morning huh? I used to love the first day back. The anticipation of using my crispy new notebooks, pristinely sharpened pencils, and picking my first-day-back outfit. There was a phase when wearing mismatched flourescent socks was my signature move. Yikes. As a kid, I had pretty solid packed lunches. I was…
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….