Truth be told I'm not a morning person. The only reason I just about make it out the door to work at 8am is because I get out to walk the dog at 7am (and Gary shouts at me - a lot!). Therefore, anything I can do to save time and to ensure that I … Continue reading Overnight Oats
I'm sitting here with rain just pouring outside. It's not particularly cold, despite it being Thanksgiving weekend, but it is ugly out there and there's nothing better than a hearty soup on a horrid day. I came across this recipe a few weeks back and, being a huge fan of soup, have been waiting for the … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Soup with Brown Rice and Lentils
We recently invited friends over for dinner and I needed a simple, yet tasty, menu that would both impress and use local, seasonal ingredients. Nerding around on the internet I found this useful BC Agricultural Tourism site which offers information on what's in season in, along with the obvious look on the grocery store shelves, or … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Parmesan Spring Chicken / Mascarpone and Vanilla Hearts
A one pot winter warmer recipe from Winds of Change contributor, Dawn Johnson. When I am running 20 steps behind and am tempted to just grab a pizza from the grocery store, this soup is my saviour! Easy, nutritious, quick AND very tasty! In a big soup pot, bring about 6 cups of chicken/veggie stock … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: One Pot Winter Warmer Green Soup
Try the Power of Green to put a spring in your step, with this green smoothie recipe from local yogi and raw food consultant, Sarinda Hoilett. Todays Green Smoothie Recipe 1 handful kale 1 handful of baby arugula 1 handful of mixed greens (baby spinach, kale and collard greens) 1/2 avocado 1 thai coconut (water … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Green Smoothie
If you want to know what to feed a farmer, visit Rootdown Organics' blog this week, where they've posted a great recipe for the stew that is sustaining them during this busy period on the farm. It's a freestyling kind of recipe. If you want more, visit them at http://rootdownfarm.net/ or stop by and say hello … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Rootdown Organics’ MidSummer Vegetable Stew
The best thing about summer, as a kid, was campfires. And the best thing about campfires, as a good little Aussie, was making damper. This 'smore business is something no self-respecting Aussie would come up with. Not when you can make up a batch of damper, wrap the dough around a stick, cover it in … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Bannock
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