I have gotten to know Lyn a little bit better over the last couple of weeks after telling her she had won the Gourmet Nutrition cookbook. She had told me about her amazing story of losing over 90 pounds and changing her life for the better. I wanted to interview her and ask her some questions to …
The goal of these blog posts is to show you how easy it can be to make a healthy, delicious breakfast in under 10 minutes. Getting ready in the morning can be one of the more hectic times of the day, especially if you are trying to get kids off to school. I believe that …
Kale definitely makes a delicious, healthy substitution for traditional cabbage in this coleslaw. The quinoa that’s added to it helps to make this a heartier side, or a perfect dish for a vegetarian. I actually had this coleslaw with some salmon today, and it was a perfectly filling meal without being too heavy. Kale Quinoa …
1. A good chef’s knife – This is really the only knife you need. If you take good care of it you can pretty much to anything with it. A good sharp chef’s knife can slice bread, slice the fat off a roast, or dice onions no problem. If you want to know what kind …
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I’ve been reading a lot of articles recently about the company Monsanto. There’s a lot of back and forth regarding them and all that information can be a bit overwhelming. Are they really the “bad guys”? Or are they misunderstood in their attempts to help feed as many people as possible? I’ve attempted to sum it …
I had asked some people on the Fresh Menu Planner Facebook page for some requests on slow cooker recipes. I got one request from a woman who wanted a crock pot dish that she could turn on first thing in the morning and have ready when she gets home. She works 8-10 hours a day and …
My friend Ian was the videographer at our wedding this past summer. He’s talented with a camera, and also currently works as the media and graphics content lead at a local theater in Calgary. He’s also cooked in the kitchen with me on and off for the last 8 years. He has sent me a really great recipe …
There are a lot of blogs out there. No really. There are literally millions of blogs. Especially around health, wellness, and food. They range from everything to gluten free, vegetarian, paleo, and the list goes on and on! I’m always checking out new blogs to see what others are up to. I wanted to share …
1. Coconut Oil – Heather uses it to moisturize, I use it in healthy cooking. 2. Coconut Water – The perfect beverage for after a workout, as it is loaded with electrolytes 3. Apple Cider Vinegar – it regulates the PH of your skin and is great for detoxing your body. I use Braggs 4. …
It is already half way through January (can you believe it already guys?) but I thought I would do a “best of” blog post about my first six months of blogging in 2013. This will give new readers a chance to see what I have been blogging about and what recipes I have come up …
