You love chocolate, but feel guilty eating it. Am I right? What if I told you that eating chocolate was actually good for your health? And that chocolate is one of those foods that will actually help you live longer. Would you stop feeling guilty about...
Sometimes you just need a little love...
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It's that time of year where many of us set new intentions, goals and resolutions. We get to reset the odometer back to zero. We get to start again. Wipe the slate clean. Start fresh. Here we go! But before we do, it's helpful to know where we're...
Do you ever need to unwind from stress and tension? Here are two ways to calm your nerves quickly. Each can be done in less than 30 seconds. Peace, ...
A while ago I had a conversation with a friend about the perfect gift for a woman. He said that women shouldn't ever have to buy their own flowers, jewellery or lingerie. I laughed. A real authentic belly shaking laugh. I do my best to keep an open...
This recipe for sweet potato rösti was inspired by Food & Drink magazine. I recently hosted a family brunch using some recipes that I modified from LCBO's Holiday 2015 edition of Food & Drink. This is one of the 8 recipes that were a hit among my family. A...
Fun, healthy drinks you say? Yes! It can be done. Creativity, health and fun all in one glass. I think my love of chai is quite evident. I keep circulating back to these delicious Indian spices at any time of year. Whether it's warm outside or...
Here's a quick technique to boost your energy when you're feeling drowsy or if you need to sharpen your focus/concentration. It's quick & simple. It will also build your immunity. All in 30 seconds! ...
It's apple & pear season in Niagara! I can't tell you how much I love having access to local tender fruit. Or how much I love munching on a crisp healthy delicious apple that came from a local farm. Apples and pears carry us through...
Root vegetables - the sweetest of them all I love autumn time here in Niagara. It's a time of shedding what we no longer need, nestling down and getting cozy at home. The harvest of the root vegetables that are abundant now lasts us throughout most...
No bake, gluten free, egg free, dairy free, wheat free, chemical free and free of refined sugar dessert. What is there not to love? I made this for Thanksgiving dinner from organic pears that were graciously given to me by a good friend. She has numerous...