...in fact, it is buttah!Last week, I was at an outdoor education centre for three days with my grade 7 students. Over a period of 72 hours, I played lacrosse, got a bull's eye in archery, and settled a 3-way fight after a vicious game of late-night truth or dare. While all of … [Read more...]
Healthy (Sort-of) Caesar Salad
Tomorrow is Father's Day. Which means in kitchens all across Canada, wives, mothers, and daughters will be cooking meals for husbands, fathers, and sons. Personally speaking, I have the privilege of showing my step-father (or Dad, as I've called and felt about him for the last 30 years) … [Read more...]
The Pickle Barrel goes Gluten-Free
When I was a little girl, every Sunday morning, I would have swimming lessons and then head over to the Pickle Barrel restaurant for the most unbelieveable mile-high french toast and potato latkes. Sometimes, we would even return for dinner, my favorite being the spaghetti and meatballs. It is … [Read more...]
Quick! Make this recipe before its too late!
Trivia question: Which green vegetable is delicious, provides a healthy dose of potassium, vitamin C and antioxidants, and tastes best when found growing wild next to riverbanks?Answer: Fiddleheads.Found mostly in Eastern Canada, fiddleheads are the young, unfurled leaves of ferns. I like to … [Read more...]
Week 2: Enter the Leafy Green Contest to Win!
UrbanMoms and California leafy greens know that when you eat well you feel well. Discover new and delicious ways to incorporate leafy greens in your diet. California leafy green farmers recognize their responsibility to produce a safe product and are committed to protecting public … [Read more...]
California Leafy Greens: Recipe and Contest!
UrbanMoms and California leafy greens know that when you eat well you feel well. Discover new and delicious ways to incorporate leafy greens in your diet. California leafy green farmers recognize their responsibility to produce a safe product and are committed to protecting public … [Read more...]
Quinoa with Leeks and Greens
Today, for the 7th time, I ran the Sporting Life 10k. I started running 8 years ago to ward off osteopenia, which, as time passes, can develop into osteoporosis. Running is considered a weight-bearing exercise, which is the best kind of exercise to help strengthen bone density. When I … [Read more...]
Mom’s Roast Chicken
Next weekend is Mother's Day, which means that over the next week, fathers, sons and daughters everywhere will be searching for the perfect gift for the perfect mom.But what makes the perfect mom? According to my children, Dad is fun to play with, but the Mom is more important because she is … [Read more...]
Pizza Bread! Yet another delicious lunchtime solution!
For as long as I can remember, I've been eating the most delicious little pizzas purchased from my local bagel joint. Without mentioning names, I will state that this particular bagel shop is VERY popular on the Toronto bagel scene and that their mini pizzas are (almost) as famous as their … [Read more...]
Healthy Peanut Butter Cups?
Healthy Peanut Butter CupsIn case you didn't know, I am a big-time runner. And yesterday, I ran my fastest-ever time for a 5k race at the Harry's Spring Run-off. Can you believe it?! I think that being in better shape at age 38 than at 28 deserves to be rewarded, don't you? Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
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