Posted in Cooking, Health, Smart Choices on Sep 2nd, 2010

When I get into the kitchen, it’s like a bit of a tornado. Last weekend, when we were still in the midst of a heat wave, I mentioned to my mother that I might head up to my parents house to do a little cooking. I could hear the hesitation/stutter in her voice when she said “Sure- just clean up after”.
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Posted in Dips, Recipe, Sauces, Vegan, Veggie Side on Sep 1st, 2010

In case you haven’t noticed, or maybe have only been shopping at great big supermarkets where seasons don’t tend to exist, this is tomato season!
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Posted in Entree, Recipe on Aug 31st, 2010

Having spent yet another weekend at my cottage where running water is a thing of far off dreams, we got creative. We have two goals when planning a meal at the cottage.
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Posted in Announcements, Health on Aug 30th, 2010

I was in much need of a rest this summer so off I went on a few sweet holidays- some at my cottage and a super powered one with my man in Tofino BC. So while I was off adventuring and mocking silly trail signs (see pic above) I called out for your help. Did I get some deliciously awesome Summer Recipe Guest Bloggers to step-up and share their sweet summer treats.
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Posted in Dessert, Recipe, Vegan on Aug 27th, 2010

Got to love the summer bonfire. A part of Canadian cottaging and camping for sure. Since giving up marshmallows due to the mystery factor (what really are they) and the potential presence of horse hooves, I have been at a loss over what to roast over the open flame of a campfire.
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Posted in Podcast on Aug 26th, 2010

Did you know I had a podcast? I recorded 9 episodes before the summer hit and am gearing back up to start another round this fall. In case you missed any, I have offered them below for your listening pleasure, or even better check them out on itunes
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Posted in Disease Prevention, Health on Aug 25th, 2010

Two things we sent my last way that kinda made me want to toss the old proverbial cookies. The first was a study that suggested free statin drugs served with a fast food meal could counter-act the effects of the crap food itself. As I dug further into this, I learned that in some places, statins are now available over the counter.
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As not everyone can get the amazing Yogalicious Kefir Ice Cream I wrote about last week, here is a solution. Make your own. Enjoy this guest post from Tara Kelly!
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One more summer weekend to go? Could this be? Just one more August weekend and then we wait nine months or so for summer to hit again?
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Posted in Dips, Health, Recipe, Vegan on Aug 20th, 2010

Berries. I would marry you if I could. I love you all. Blue, Rasp, Black, Golden, Goose, Goji. If the end result wouldn’t be massive nutritional imbalance, I would live on berries with maybe an allowance for BC cherries too.
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