Kale is in season now. It is an iron-packed superfood that is versatile and delicious. One of my favourite Kale recipes is for this simple and scrummy sandwich. It is adapted from the cookbook, Dishing Up Oregon. Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin…
Ginger-spiked Avocados
Who doesn’t love avocados? I served these avocados at a party that I catered and everyone loved them – they were gone minutes. It is simple, looks pretty and tastes heavenly. Ingredients 3 ripe avocados juice of two lemons 2…
Basil Pesto
Pesto is a great sauce to have on hand and it’s not just for pasta. Spread it on the base of your pizza, add a small dab to the inside of an omelette, toss with roasted vegetables or use it…
Vegetarian Wraps
I made the Chickpea and Zucchini wrap for a client’s picnic hike recently and they loved it. The recipes are from an amazing chef I met in London, Celia Brooks Brown. Chickpea and Zucchini Wraps Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive…
Arugula and Lemon Pasta
This quick and delicious pasta dish is ready in less than 20 minutes and has one of my favourite greens – arugula. The lemon and peppery arugula pair well with each other. Ingredients: 1 8-ounce package pappardelle pasta (I like…
All-Natural Cleaning Tips
Two of my favourite all-natural and inexpensive cleaners: Vinegar and Baking Soda. I stopped using store bought cleaners many years ago. Why? Most of them are harmful to the environment and can be toxic to humans and animals. I found…
Smoked Salmon Timbales
This delicious recipe is from my favourite chef, Jacques Pépin. If you are a foodie like me, I suggest reading his memoir, The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen. It is well written and engaging. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives…
How Do You Declutter Your House? Clearing the Clutter
I like to think that I am a remarkable clutter clearer. I have worked on some challenging projects that were rewarding when completed and my clients were thrilled with what I accomplished. In the photos above, you can see some…
Quinoa and Black Bean Chili
This is a hearty and tasty vegetarian chili. I think it has just the right amount of heat, I like the thick consistency and it freezes well. Ingredients: 1 cup of uncooked quinoa, rinsed 2 cups of vegetable broth 1…
Lentil, Coconut and Wilted Spinach Soup
When the weather is cold I love to make soup. One of my favourites is this flavorful lentil soup. I like to serve it with crunchy garlic bread or naan bread on the side. If you have a lemon, sprinkle…
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