I am truly blessed. My daughter gave me a goat for Mother’s Day–a hardy goat. No, I won’t be featuring goat stew anytime soon. She gave the actual goat (along with a stove and some art supplies) to a poor family somewhere in the world. Now that’s what I call a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift. My…
Red Salad L’Orignal
When you hear “green,” you think of leaves, trees, grass and maybe even salad. When you hear “red,” you picture a heart or a flower. The idea of a red salad catches us off guard, grabs our attention, forces us to reconsider our preconceived notions. So, the next time you are in the mood for…
Roasted Squash Salad to Ring in the New Year
2012 is cooked, and it tasted bittersweet. At the moment, I’m counting my blessings and hoping for a satisfying 2013. Roasted Squash Salad 2 small butternut squash 3/4 lb organic mixed lettuce 1/2 pepper each colour: red, yellow, orange, diced 3-4 scallions, sliced 1/4 c parsley, roughly chopped 1 c feta, crumbled Roasted Squash Salad…
We Wish You Merry Christmas Quinoa
Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season. Here is a recipe that will help to fuel you without giving you that “Oh no, what did I just eat?” feeling. Christmas Quinoa 5 c red quinoa, cooked with a little sea salt and cooled to room temperature 2 pomegranates, seeded 2 yellow peppers, finely chopped 1…
Orange Sesame Chopped Salad with Wild Salmon
I had my first internet date. Anne from Cocovie was in town. We met over the internet and scheduled an impromptu lunch, where we discussed her impending entry into the Quebec marketplace. Anne is a lovely 31 year old entrepreneur spreading coconut joy far and wide. This is what she brought especially for me: I’m not…
Mango Cilantro Red Onion Salad
Here’s a plan for a great BBQ dinner. Hop on over to the health food store and buy some healthier chicken and beef hotdogs with no added nitrates (pictured below). Stop off at a good bakery and purchase the most delicious rolls you can find and some potato knish. Then make a slew of salads, starting…