with Emily Joldersma, Registered holistic nutritionist, London, Ontario
More summer bounty recipes coming ‘atcha! One of the joys of summer is the availability of fresh, seasonal, local produce. The farmers market overflows with possibilities! The zucchini, the tomatoes, the cucumber, the beans! We know that eating (more, nutrient-dense) vegetables is one of the foundations of vibrant good health (not to mention clear skin […]
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**I’m taking a little break from the Holistic Nutrition for Acne series so that I can post some delicious recipes. If you’d like to catch up on the Acne series, you can read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 here. Part 4 is coming out soon.** Braised Radishes with Coconut Oil (or Grassfed Butter), […]
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I asked my sister the other day what she would like to see more of on the blog, and she said: simple supper options. So, in that spirit, here we go! The original recipe inspiration for this came from Vegetarian Times magazine. I’m a huge library user and I love going in and finding that […]
Read MoreThere is a certain point on the thermometer when suddenly a woman’s thoughts turn to foods that are crisp, refreshing, and bursting with seasonal flavour. For me, that temperature is somewhere around 25 degree celsius. Depends on the humidity. When the mercury gets that high, suddenly all I want are homemade fresh rolls, plump blueberries, melt-in-your-mouth […]
Read MoreI was in beautiful Kingston, Ontario a few weeks ago, and had dinner at a Thai Cambodian restaurant where I was reminded of the simple, tangy joy of mango salad – fresh mango, sweet and sour dressing, zippy red onion, toasted cashews, cilantro, and red pepper. Mango salad is light, refreshing, naturally vegan and gluten-free, and so, […]
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A few weeks ago I enjoyed supper at The Root Cellar, a wonderful gem of a cafe and eatery in London, Ontario. They have such a wealth of delicious, inventive food options that include locally-sourced foods with a focus on sustainable and seasonal options. I ordered the Power Protein Salad and then knew I had to […]
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Even though it’s cold outside (a very frosty -12 C feels like -26 C with the windchill today here in wintery Southwestern Ontario), and my natural impulse is to wear pajamas in front of the fireplace all day long, I haven’t yet felt the yen for the proverbial comfort food. Or rather, I should say […]
Read MoreRoasted sweet potatoes, kale, cooked hulled barley, smoked tofu, and dried cranberries, with an olive oil/apple cider vinegar dressing. If that doesn’t sound like the supper equivalent of wrapping yourself in a plaid blanket and watching the leaves change, I don’t know what would. This salad is easy, comes together quickly, makes a bunch, lasts […]
Read MoreCorn. Red potatoes. Fresh green beans. Cherry tomatoes. Kale. All of these vegetable gems are in season now, and all of them are in this soup. Sometimes it can be hard to a) figure out how to make use of all of the fresh produce available in late August/early September and b) figure out […]
Read MoreI crafted this cucumber and chickpea salad some weeks ago, on a very hot day when I felt that nothing but crispy, refreshing, tangy, and savoury would do. This cucumber chickpea salad makes the perfect summer meal – easy to prepare (which is important to me when it’s hot), cool and chilled (also important when […]
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