Web Chef Review: Geovita Organic Rice & Lentil Blend
I cooked up some Geovita Organic Rice & Lentil Blend today to add to our soup for lunch – or for whomever wanted some by itself. I was pleasantly surprised & delighted that it cooked up in 10 minutes – even though it’s a mix of grains & legumes. Furthermore, it is really delicious, low fat, sodium free, a good source of fibre – and it is non-gmo! They even shared a recipe to use this blend with...
Web Chef Review + Giveaway: Vanilla Vegan Pure All-in-One Nutritional Shake
Vanilla Vegan Pure All-in-One Nutritional Shake, not only gives you the vitamins, minerals & protein you need, but it tastes great too! We could all be better fueled with nutritious foods that support our body and its functions, as well as keeping us happy & feeling good… …But sometimes, that’s easier said than done with our hectic lifestyles & lack of time. If you find yourself without a lot of time for...
How to Cook Fiddlehead Ferns
For a very short time, late in the Spring, you may be able to find fiddlehead ferns at your grocer or in your favorite produce market. They are basically an edible fern sprout that is coiled and hasn’t actually opened up into a leaf yet. Fiddleheads look like a coiled snail, almost, and taste like a cross between spinach and asparagus, to me anyway. They are widely popular and used in Eastern Canada. Fiddleheads are a known...
Don’t Rinse Your Pasta: How to Cook Pasta
When you’re cooking pasta, don’t rinse it afterward when you drain the water off. Why? If you do, you rinse of the starch that will hold your sauce on the noodle. Plus, you’ll cool down the pasta to a much lower temperature, even if you rinse it in warm water. So, just drain your pasta in a colander or strainer, pour it back into your pan or pot and drizzle olive oil or melt some butter into it until you finish...
Healthy, Cooked Breakfast For The New Year
Healthy and Cooked Breakfast? Really? That’s right! Read on… *** A Healthy Cooked Breakfast? By Karen Thorne It may seem a contradiction but it is possible to have a healthy and delicious cooked breakfast. First, start with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice – full of vitamin C and counts as one portion of fruit and veg. Then a bowl of porridge made with half semi skimmed milk and half water. Top with just a...