Health Continuum

Red wine poached pears

Pears are a delicious and healthy fruit best eaten fresh. But every now and then, it’s nice to do something a little special, and Christmas is one of those times. The pears in the image above were poached in red wine and spices. You can serve them as is or with a scoop of vanilla […]

Black bean, cauliflower and sweet potato stew

Last week, I made this black bean, cauliflower and sweet potato stew. It was a nice and simple meal. Since I cook mainly plant-based meals, black beans are a key staple in our family. They are high in plant protein and fibre and contain vitamins and minerals that are necessary for good health. You can make […]

Beverages

Mighty magnesium smoothie

On weekdays, I usually get up at 5:30 am and leave for work at around 7:00 am, so I want a boost to start my day right. Recently, I have been experimenting with chocolate smoothies and have come up with a recipe that makes for a great breakfast drink. This rich and creamy smoothie goes […]

Appetizers, Crisps and Crackers

Healthy crisps

These homemade crisps are a nice change from the store-bought kind. Made with three different types of seeds, spelt flour and rolled oats, they’re good for you and are high in fibre. You can read about the health benefits of seeds here. To make these crisps you don’t need a dehydrator, just a basic oven, […]

Beans, Main Dishes, Soups

Hearty black bean soup

Black beans are an important source of plant-based protein and fibre. They are also a good source of iron. They are packed with all kinds of minerals and vitamins, and are particularly high in folate, a B-vitamin that helps produce red blood cells and prevents neural tube defects in pregnant women. In addition, black beans […]

Breakfast, Desserts and Snacks, Muffins, Muffins

Apple muffins fresh from the tree

Gianni and Lynda, our neighbours, have an amazing apple tree in their backyard. Every autumn, the tree bends under the weight of the delicious apples that it produces. In fact, the branches bend so much, that Gianni has to prop them up with bamboo sticks. You can see images of the tree in the slideshow […]