Growing Up in a Grocery Store My childhood playground were the aisles of a grocery store. I am convienced my mother secretly Mr. Miyagi-ed me to sort through the hundreds of cases of blue berries to tediously select out the rotting and shrivelled ones. This task was a painful pursuit that I absolutely hated. [...]
Natural Immune Boosters With the changing colour of the leaves and the darkening days, cold and flu season is upon us. This extra layer of the COVID -19 creates more urgency for self-care and understanding how to best improve our immunity. The immune system is a multifaceted and sophisticated network of our cells, organs, [...]
Zucchini Involtini with Almond Ricotta Picture and Recipe By: The First Mess INGREDIENTS: ALMOND RICOTTA: 1 cup sliced almonds, soaked for at least 1 hour ¼ cup hot water, plus extra if necessary ½ teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons light miso 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast ½ [...]
Bang Bang Cauliflower Picture and Recipe By: Jessica in the Kitchen INGREDIENTS: Bang Bang Sauce 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise 1/4 cup sambal oelek or any other chili paste (including sriracha) 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar Bang Bang Cauliflower 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets 3/4 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free or regular 1 [...]
Cracklin' Chicken Picture and Recipe By: Nom Nom Paleo INGREDIENTS: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 4 pounds) 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (remember, not all salts are the same!) 2 teaspoons ghee 2 teaspoons seasoning blend of choice, like Magic Mushroom Powder (optional) DIRECTIONS: Blot the chicken dry with a paper towel. [...]
Let’s face it: things will be different this new school year. There are more questions around health and safety for our children and more uncertainty about doing the right thing. Should you send your child(ren) to school? If you don’t, how will you manage child care and education? How should you respond to your [...]
Should I Send My Kids To School? Like most parents, I have also been humming and ha-ing about the pros and cons of sending my four kids back to school. My mental chatter consists of endless unanswerable questions: Are my children capable of wearing masks all day? Will hand-washing and sanitation be enforced when [...]
