Other seasons have their charm, but summer is all about fun – there’s just no other time of year that puts so many smiles on people’s faces. Whether you’re getting together for a picnic or throwing a backyard bash, enjoying the season has a lot to do with food – and your food should be …
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Jul 16 2022
Homegrown First Aid – Aloe Vera
No matter how careful you are, accidents and incidents and other events requiring some level of medical attention happen. There are aisles and aisles in the drug store hawking products to treat, cure, soothe, and anesthetize everyday injuries and illnesses such as cuts, insect bites, sunburn, sore throat, and acne. Some of these products are …
Jul 15 2022
Rosemary Maple Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops
Entertain this summer with succulent seafood The stress of entertaining can get in the way of making the most of time with friends and family. To make sure your summer festivities go off without a hitch, here are some stress-free entertaining tips: Whenever possible, prepare food in advance. Purchase, chop and marinate the evening before …
Jul 13 2022
Grilled Kolbassa with Onions and Peppers
Extra-lean kolbassa is the centrepiece of this easy and delicious dinner recipe, baked indoors or grilled on the barbecue. Grilled Kolbassa with Onions and Peppers Ingredients 30 ml (2 tbsp.) extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, cut into 1 cm (½ in.) slices 1 chili pepper, seeded, cut in 0.5 cm (¼ in.) strips …
Jul 12 2022
Recipe: Crêpes à l’amande
Almond milk adds a light, refreshing and nutty taste to these sweet crêpes. Topped with your favourite fresh fruit, they’re excellent served as a light dessert or brunch dish. Additional recipes can be found at www.almond-fresh.com. Crêpes à l’amande Makes 16 to 20 crêpes Ingredients: 2 cups (500 ml) Almond Fresh Unsweetened or Original 1 …
Jul 11 2022
Healthy Tropical Drink Recipes: Chiquita Banana Colada and Pink Sunrise Mocktails
There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than kicking back and relaxing with a cold, tasty and refreshing beverage — and there are so many great options to choose from. But why not add a little excitement to your summer by choosing something to drink that’s fun and colorful, super healthy and delicious, too? …
Jul 02 2022
Fresh Corn Pancakes with Lime Drizzle
A Something Different RecipeDeveloped by Dana JacobiStart your morning off right with these light and easy pancakes. Fresh corn is in abundance during the summer and adds a subtle sweetness. Combining whole wheat and all-purpose flour is a fun cooking hack that enhances the nutrition without changing the flavor and texture. Drizzle on our lime and honey …
Jul 02 2022
Spicy BBQ Peach Pulled Pork Sandwiches
By: Sonja Goedkoop Enjoy your Independence Day barbecue this year by doing all the cooking ahead of time. This sweet and spicy twist on traditional pulled pork sandwiches takes just 15 minutes to prep before simmering deliciously in the slow cooker. Our homemade barbecue sauce features fresh peaches and a kick of Jalapeno peppers. Whip …
Jul 01 2022
Recipe: Radish and Cucumber Raita
A Something Different RecipeDeveloped by Dana Jacobi Radish and Cucumber Raita Keep it light and fresh this week with a cooling Raita. This simple condiment is made with just 4 main ingredients — radishes, cucumber, yogurt and spices. Radishes are cruciferous vegetables rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins while cucumbers contain vitamin K. Use it on hot …
Jun 30 2022
Sheet Pan Alaska Halibut with Zucchini, Mushrooms and Tomato
Light, tasty and healthy, Halibut is perfect for any summer meal. It only takes a few minutes to cook and packs protein, B vitamins and minerals like potassium and selenium. Plus, fish is a staple of several dietary patterns also linked to lower cancer risk, such as the Mediterranean diet. This one-pan recipe features Alaska …