Time for Garlic Scapes!!!

June 22, 2023

By Anna Varriano

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 shoots add a visually appealing touch to any dish and also offer a range of hea …

Marinades for a Healthy & Tasty BBQ Season

May 24, 2023

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 …

10 ‘Green-Forward’ Recipes to Honour St. Paddy’s Day!

March 16, 2023

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. …

Is Dark Chocolate Toxic?

February 22, 2023

By Anna Varriano

Shortly after Valentine’s Day, I saw a segment on the news regarding a Consumer Report (U.S. based) that investigated the dangers of dark chocolate. The results revealed that many brands contain higher-than-safe levels of the heavy metals cadmium and/o …

10 Random (but Practical!) Tips for Better Health

February 15, 2023

By Anna Varriano

Did you make New Year’s resolutions this year? If so, are you still on track? If not, you’re not alone as many sources estimate that 80% of people ditch their New Year’s resolutions by February! I’ll tell you a secret. I don’t bother with New Year’s re …

Got Joint Pain? Get Joint-Pro™ Concentrate by CanPrev!

February 1, 2023

By Anna Varriano

Why Do You Have Joint Pain? The most common cause of joint pain is osteoarthritis (OA). Let’s break that word down: “osteo” = bone“arthro” = joint“itis’ = inflammation. Simply put, OA is inflammation of the joints. It commonly occurs in the hips and kn …

Tips for the Holidays

December 15, 2022

By Anna Varriano

As you prepare for the holidays, I thought you might be interested in some delicious recipes, some tips that can  help us to be more mindful regarding holiday indulging, and some health-boosting related gift ideas. First off, there’s my 12 Days of Chri …