Tasty, healthy macaroni and cheese
Macaroni and Cheese, or Mac ‘N Cheese as I like to call it. How I loved to eat it when I was a child. And I still do! 🙂 Homemade Mac ‘N Cheese is, of course, healthier and tastier than the kind you buy in a box. However, last week, I wanted to spiff-up my old […]
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The best olive dip. Ever!
Spain, Italy, Greece. Turkey, Tunisia, Lebanon. Welcome to the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean diet is one of the world’s healthiest. People who follow this diet generally live long lives. They are less prone to developing conditions such as type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer. Following a Mediterranean diet […]
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Blueberries for better health
It’s the last week of August in Switzerland and the blueberries are sweet and juicy. Last week, I bought a bunch and stored some in my freezer. If you freeze blueberries when they’re fresh, you can enjoy them all winter long. Blueberries are packed with nutrients. They’re low in calories and carbohydrate but high in fibre, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Health Continuum 