10 ‘Green-Forward’ Recipes to Honour St. Paddy’s Day!
March 16, 2025
By Anna Varriano
Happy St. Paddy’s Day! I thought I would acknowledge it by sharing 10 recipes that celebrate the power of green! In no particular order, here are some of my favourites. I hope you’ll give them a try! Just click on the recipe title to get to the recipe. …
Continue reading RecipesHeart Healthy (and Heart Warming!) Lentil Soup
February 20, 2025
By Anna Varriano
Lentils are a tiny but mighty member of the legume family. Their high fibre content helps to keep cholesterol and blood sugar levels in check. They are also an excellent source of folate and magnesium – two minerals associated with cardiovascular healt …
Continue reading RecipesThe Benefits of Soup + 10 Soup Recipes
October 29, 2024
By Anna Varriano
Chicken soup for a cold or flu. Bone broth for gut health. Pumpkin or squash soup to support bowel movements. These are recommendations that have been passed down for generations, so there must be something to them! Soups are heart-warming and health b …
Continue reading RecipesLooking For Some New Ideas For Your Thanksgiving Meal?
October 9, 2024
By Anna Varriano
We all have our favourite (and not-so-favourite!) Thanksgiving sides, but if you’re looking to try something new, maybe even a completely plant-based Thanksgiving, here are a few ideas that you might want to include in your Thanksgiving spread this yea …
Continue reading RecipesGarlic Scape Pesto
June 15, 2024
By Anna Varriano
Mid-to-late June (in the Ottawa-area anyway!) is the time for garlic scapes! Garlic scapes are the vibrant, curly shoots that emerge from garlic plants, enticing us with their unique flavor and versatile culinary applications. These delightful green sh …
Continue reading RecipesMarinades for a Healthy & Tasty BBQ Season
June 7, 2024
By Anna Varriano
I love BBQ season! One of my favourite summertime activities is to cook an entire main course on the grill while we enjoy our backyard…and the dinner guests who are joining us! Barbecuing foods – meats in particular (note that I’ll be using the word ‘m …
Continue reading RecipesHoliday (or any day!) Yummy Chocolate Bark
December 7, 2023
By Anna Varriano
This chocolate bark is SO easy to make! The dark chocolate base is a good source of magnesium (the anti-stress mineral) as well as various health-boosting flavonoids and antioxidants that have been linked to numerous health benefits including pro …
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