After coming back from Kelowna and having fresh fruit at my fingertips I have been dreaming of going back so I can experience what real fruit fresh from the trees and local fields tastes like. The taste of fresh, local and seasonal produce cannot be beat. Watermelon was so fresh it almost burst when cut, […]
Herbs are a staple in my kitchen and I really think it’s the herbs that make most dishes stand out. Cilantro, basil, dill, rosemary, parsley, mint and thyme all grow in a small herb garden in my yard. I would be lost without herbs and food just wouldn’t be the same. Not only do herbs […]
The beautiful Heart Mountain Trail. My mission this summer is to hike as many mountains as possible with as few injuries as possible. This weekend I had the opportunity to hike Heart Mountain just as my previous injury from my last hike healed. Back in the saddle. I loved this hike but, I have to […]
Trying to get more greens into the diet of children can be a challenge. I suggest starting out with familiar foods and trying to adapt recipes to make them as healthy as possible. Take Caesar Salad as an example. Most children will eat this salad, it’s familiar, served in most restaurants and homes, but can […]
My appetite lately has tanked, mainly because of the heat and also because I just really favour lighter meals in the summer. In all honesty, I more or less prep foods in the summer and don’t do a lot of cooking. I have been enjoying long road rides and hiking in the mountains, wine by […]