Five Recipes I’m Making When My Vitamix Arrives

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I’ve done it. I ordered a new blender. Not just any blender, there’s a fancy dancy new Vitamix on it’s way to me as I type. I’m giddy with excitement, like a kid waiting for Santa I keep checking out the window for the UPS truck. I’ve never had such a serious blender. Oh well, [...]

Homemade Crepes

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Mmm, crepes. Somewhere between a pancake and an omelet, crepes are more versatile than you may realize. They’re a great way to wrap up delicious things, be they sweet or savory. Personally, I prefer savory. My local farmer’s market has a vendor offering huge crepes stuffed with local goodness. They even offer two kinds of [...]

Lentil Shiitake Mushroom Wrap

I’m on a bit of a lentil kick lately. Before your roll your eyes at me, let me make my case. Properly cooked, lightly seasoned lentils are delicious, smooth, almost buttery and nutty at the same time. Legumy goodness. Not to mention all the protein, fiber and nutrients packed into every serving.   Lentils are [...]

Chocolate Covered Nuts and Bolts

In my neighbourhood nuts are not allowed at school, just like Mary’s lamb. I believe in the healthy goodness that is nuts and there’s no allergies at my house, so we eat our nuts at home.

And I cover them in chocolate for good spirits. You can skip the chocolate but I don’t advise it.

This recipe is simple to throw together and perfect for an after school snack.

Mediterranean Spinach Crusted Tilipia

My dear friend Monica, who calls herself the Italian Food Goddess, has made some major lifestyle changes in the past few years. She’s lost 70  pounds and has closely examined her relationship with food.  She focuses on lean and green cooking that still tastes great.  Today she’s sharing healthy and delicious fish recipe. Buon Appetito! [...]