I'm not going to tell you that the smell or taste of ginger reminds me of my childhood, or that mom used to keep the funny looking rhizomes in the pantry where I'd look at them curiously. The truth is that I didn't discover ginger until I had moved ...

Soup season has most definitely arrived and I find there's nothing like a bowl of spicy ginger to keep me warm when there's a chill in the air. And since carrots are so good for you, as noted last week, I thought I'd give you a recipe that showcases ...

Looking for a healthy treat to cut the mid-afternoon sweet craving or the perfect small-sized snack for the kids' lunchbox? Then look no further because this is the recipe you've been waiting for. I adapted it from one of my favourite restaurants in ...

Weight gain over the holidays is a sure thing if you are drinking empty calories from cocktails with more sugar than your grandma's gingerbread! Sugar from carbohydrates (above your daily needs) will convert to fat and likely not in the right places ...

When I was a kid, Valentine's Day was naturally a popularity contest manifesting in who received the most heart-shaped cards. I always sent the boy I was crushing-on a homemade one. But, by far, the most enjoyable V-Day competition was to see who ...

Those of you who have been following my ordeals with homemade orangina know that I've been promising to give you my take on Sally Fallon's recipe for homemade ginger ale for a few blogs now. I wanted to have a finished product to report on before ...

As I write this, the snow is coming down so heavy that I can't see the other side of the street. My window view from inside this warm and cozy cafe has thus inspired the perfect dinner idea for a wintery night. You see, I think this quinoa recipe ...

We all know by now that skipping breakfast is a bad idea. I mean, everyone's heard that skipping breakfast lowers your mental and creative potential and sets the stage for cravings and sluggishness later in the day. And yet, knowing that, many of ...