Julie Zimmer

Waste not, want not

John and I arrived home yesterday after a vacation in Canada. Our flight from Toronto to Geneva went well, but when I travel east, I’m often hit hard with jet lag. To readjust my internal clock and avoid sleepless nights, I kept myself physically active yesterday with household chores. I vacuumed and cleaned our home, from […]

Chickpeas, Main Dishes, Salads, Vinaigrettes

Quinoa, arugula and chickpea salad with peach vinaigrette

This August, take advantage of fresh summer produce and toss your salads with a peach vinaigrette. This vinaigrette is easy to make and adds a fresh fruity taste to your salads. This aromatic salad with quinoa, chickpeas, arugula leaves, red currants, fresh herbs and spices is packed with protein, minerals, and vitamins. If your diet […]

Desserts and Snacks, Pies, Galettes and Tarts

Semifreddo cream tarts

Semifreddo is an Italian term for desserts that are served semi-frozen. These no-bake semi-frozen tarts are light, refreshing and not too sweet. They’re great on a hot summer day. You can make them plain or with grated chocolate and cinnamon sprinkled on the tops or add a fresh fruit layer. You can be as creative and decorative […]

Appetizers, Nuts, Uncategorized

Eat your almonds

Almonds have excellent health properties. Just a handful gives you important minerals and vitamins. Classified as a low carbohydrate and high protein food, almonds are the perfect snack to fill you up and give you an energy boost. They are packed with antioxidants, heart-healthy fat and fiber, and are an excellent source of Vitamin E, […]

Burgers, Falafels and Patties, Chickpeas, Condiments and Sides, Main Dishes

Kale falafels

Soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside with warm peppery spices and fresh herbs. You don’t have to be vegetarian or vegan to enjoy this savoury falafel! I rarely eat fried foods, but when it comes to falafels, I prefer them fried instead of baked. On the rare occasions that I fry, I […]

Beverages

Herbal iced green tea (and 10 health benefits)

Refreshed, calm and energized. That’s how I feel after I drink a cup of green tea. Different types of tea come from the Camellia sinensis plant, and all are beneficial. However, because it’s processed less than most other teas, green tea has exceptional health benefits. It’s rich in antioxidants called catechins, which help fight and […]