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Grilled or Roasted Veggies on Quinoa Tabouleh
August 12, 2015
By Anna Varriano
This is a great side-dish at any time of year, but especially when farmers markets are bursting with fresh, local veggies. You can serve it warm or cold, and leftovers keep well for a few days. I recently made this dish for a family reunion of 24+. Eas …
Continue reading RecipesWinter Vegetable Stew
January 19, 2015
By Anna Varriano
This slow-cooked winter veggie stew is loaded with health-boosting and tummy-warming goodness. It looks gorgeous and tastes amazing. It’s one of my favourite winter meals! What You’ll Need: A very large covered ‘roasting’ pot or pan that you can use o …
Continue reading RecipesCoconutty Cinnamon Baked Squash
October 20, 2014
By Anna Varriano
It’s hard to visit a Farmers’ Market or grocery store at this time of year without seeing a wide variety of winter squash available. These veggies are a great source of powerful antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Winter squas …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthAre You Eating These Immune-Boosting Foods?
October 7, 2014
By Anna Varriano
The foods pictured above all have something in common. They are all great sources of a powerful nutrient. Can you guess what it is? I’ll give you some hints: It has powerful antioxidant functions It plays a big role in boosting our immunity It protect …
Continue reading Tip of the MonthWhy I’m Not a Fan of “10-Day Detoxes”
March 12, 2014
By Anna Varriano
At this time of year, everyone is promoting some kind of quick detox product or program. 10-Day Detox books are front and centre, the latest celebrity ‘detox-and-lose-weight-fast’ diet is all the rage, and detox kits are hitting the shelf just in time …
Continue reading RecipesButternut Squash and Goat Cheese Sprouted Grain Pasta
January 13, 2014
By Anna Varriano
This is a great idea for Meatless Mondays. The recipe idea came from the Food Network Giada’s Penne with Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese, with a few changes. This recipe makes 4 servings. What You’ll Need 1 small butternut or acorn squash 1 onion 1 TB …
Continue reading RecipesKabocha Squash Oishii-ness
December 30, 2013
By Anna Varriano
Oishii desu ne! Squash and pumpkin are my favourite ‘warm-and-fuzzy’ foods. They are excellent for the health of our digestive system, and promote regular bowel movements. In fact, putting a tablespoon or so of plain, cooked or mashed pumpkin (or squas …
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