Health Continuum

Crispy Asian peanut tofu

In the culinary world, tofu has a bad rap when it comes to taste and texture. However, when properly prepared, this bean curd will give you a flavourful and satisfying meal. With its mild taste, tofu absorbs the flavours from the seasonings, herbs, spices, sauces and foods that accompany it. It’s one of the easiest […]

Lentils, Quinoa, Salads, Uncategorized, Vinaigrettes

Kale, quinoa and lentil salad

Kale is one of the healthiest foods around. It really does pack a punch: Vitamins A, K, B6 and C, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese and more. I often make a kale, quinoa and lentil salad – as a side dish or a main meal – because it is easy to put together and versatile. You […]

Breakfast, Desserts and Snacks, Muffins, Muffins

Fresh and healthy blueberry muffins

They’re moist, they’re healthy and they’re bursting with blueberries! I came up with this recipe this weekend. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these muffins are great at breakfast or as a mid-day snack. I made them with white spelt flour, wheat germ, rolled oats, Greek yoghurt, almond or cashew butter, almond or cashew milk and eggs. […]

Cake, Chocolate Treats, Desserts and Snacks

This chocolate cake will melt in your mouth and still be good for you

Wholesomely decadent and not too sweet, this chocolate cake is simple to make and melts in your mouth. My husband John, who doesn’t like overly sweet chocolate desserts, gave me the thumbs up for this one! 🙂 Naturally sweetened with two ripe bananas, a bit of maple syrup and two tablespoons of granulated sugar cane, […]

Cake, Desserts and Snacks

French yoghurt cake with strawberries and cream

When my children were in primary school, French yoghurt cake was the cake to make for birthday parties or special school events or bake sales. Simple to make, it’s often the first cake that children learn to make with mom or dad. Last week, I made some changes to my old recipe and gave it […]

Beverages

Fresh fruit smoothie

Here’s a very pretty, delicious and healthy fresh fruit smoothie that I had this morning. Made with mango, blood orange, cranberries, banana, a bit of fresh ginger, some water and ice cubes, having a glass or two at breakfast is a great way to start the day. High in antioxidants, fibre and essential vitamins and […]