My extraordinary yoga teachers, Mona Keddy and Barrie Risman, from Shri Yoga, gathered several of us yogis for a retreat at Centre Tara, in Bonsecours, Quebec. There was nothing but space in Bonsecours, and I travelled there to learn how to make even more space. With internal space you can learn to get along with…
Baby Artichoke and Mushroom on Kaniwa – aka “Baby Quinoa”
Baby, baby, baby.The minute I find out that a grandbaby is coming my way, I’ll start Jittery Cook Junior, focusing on the healthiest, tastiest baby and kid-friendly food imaginable. Don’t hold your breath. Until then, you’ll just have to make do with adult fare. Baby Artichoke and Mushroom on Kaniwa – “Baby Quinoa” is not baby food. It…
Rigatoni Primavera – Easy Pasta Dinner
Supper last night was a 1-2-3 affair. In no time at all, you can take advantage of Emmy Cook’s advice, making basil oil as instructed, then follow Emmy’s advice to toss it on some pasta. The result will be fresh and interesting. Each bite will have a unique flavour due to the large size of each…
Sweet Pepper Tomato Sauce – from Sonia
When peppers are in season, I just can’t help buying them. I love the taste and colour of sweet peppers and put them in everything. I eat them raw, with or without dip, stir-fry them, put them in salads, grill them and every once in a while stuff them and bake them. Once I found…
Stuffed Sweet Pepper – Hearty and Healthy!
Thanks to our very own Dr. Joe Schwarcz, we now know about nutritarians and the Disease Proof blog. Personally, I enjoy a balance between great tasting and nutrient dense foods. Guilt engulfs me when I long to eat the white foods of days gone by–white flour, rice, bread, sugar, you know what I mean. Jittery Cook…
Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise – Heavenly!
Today’s recipe is courtesy of a wonderful chef, Barbara Eiswerth, who makes yoga retreats at El Encanto a culinary delight and is willing to share her specialties. You’ll be wanting to serve this at a dinner party. This recipe inspired oohs and aahs all around the table. It was accompanied by outstanding Jicama Cabbage Carrot…