Leek and Cauliflower Soup

November 4, 2017

By Anna Varriano

I love making soup at this time of year, especially with fresh, local veggies, like cauliflower and leeks. In addition to making a delicious soup, leeks and cauliflower are packed with health-boosting nutrients, many of which have been shown to protect …

5 Headlines to Consider Regarding the Flu Shot

November 1, 2017

By Anna Varriano

Many people I know who have never had the flu shot are wondering if they should get it this year, given reports that the 2017-2018 flu season could be severe, and that this year, more than ever, it’s important to get vaccinated asap. While I’ve never h …

There’s a New Kind of Santa Coming to Town

October 22, 2017

By Anna Varriano

In this post, I’m going to tell you about an amazing new kind of Santa … but first, a bit of a lead up to it. Did you know that October is Autism Awareness Month in Canada? Every October, for the past several years, I have attended the ‘Autumn Evenin …

Delicious (Gluten-Free) Buckwheat Pancakes

October 19, 2017

By Anna Varriano

These buckwheat pancakes are yum yum yummy and so easy to make! This recipe is my favourite pancake recipe and I consider it a bonus that these pancakes are gluten-free/wheat-free. Did you know that buckwheat is not a type of wheat or even a type of ce …

GluteraseTM – Help for Gluten Intolerance

October 2, 2017

By Anna Varriano

I receive emails daily about new health products. Many of them aren’t really anything new; however, I recently read about a product that I am really excited about. Finally, a product has been specifically designed to provide digestive support for indiv …

Delicious Stuffed Zucchini

September 14, 2017

By Anna Varriano

With all the rain this summer, my veggie garden was hit and miss. I usually have zucchini coming out of my ears at this time of year. While this wasn’t the case this season, I did get enough to make stuffed zucchini a few times. You can use whatever ve …

How to Can Peaches

September 7, 2017

By Anna Varriano

With fresh peaches arriving daily at markets and grocery stores at this time of year, I decided I would can some so that I can enjoy the gorgeous taste of local peaches from time to time even when they are no longer in season. Peaches are loaded with h …