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 …

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 …

My Favourite Salad Dressing

October 31, 2022

By Anna Varriano

We have a green salad with lunch and/or dinner just about every day. I often just spritz on some EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) and balsamic or apple cider vinegar and sprinkle on some unrefined salt, but when I have time and want something a bit more i …

Dreading Back-to-School Lunch Packing?

August 31, 2022

By Anna Varriano

It’s hard to believe that ‘for real’ (non-virtual) back-to-school time is finally here.  After years of masks, social distancing, and virtual classrooms, students are finally going to be able to get back to a normal – and hopefully healthy – school exp …

Recipes for Canada Day & other Summertime Gatherings!

June 30, 2022

By Anna Varriano

The Canada Day weekend officially kicks off summer for many of us, and that often includes enjoying gatherings with family and friends. In this blog, I’m sharing 5 appetizer/starter recipes, 5 salad/side dish recipes, and 5 sweet treat recipes that mak …