I started writing this article back in October when my Thanksgiving Brussels sprouts were unusually bitter. Brussels sprouts are a staple in my winter vegetable garden. The bitter flavor is concentrated in the centre core of the Brussels sprouts and one day I conducted a taste test trying different methods to see if the bitterness could be reduced. Even when the centre core was removed, they were still on the bitter side. I even tried brining them (brining always makes thi

We presented this recipe on a blustery cold day to my mom's TOPS Club. It was well received with its warming spices, big flavour and nutritious ingredients. Ingredients: 2 Chorizo sausage, sliced 1 large red onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp. coriander seeds 1 tsp. cumin seeds, crushed 1 tsp. fennel seeds 1 - 2 tsp. paprika 1 lemon cut into wedges 1 small bunch pa

Cozy up to Fall with a batch of Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. Cashews blended with pumpkin puree, almond butter, and coconut oil produce a velvety texture. Chai spice tea and fresh raw ginger are warming with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits. Stay bundled with this good source of vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, protein and healthy fats. Recipe 1 cup steeped Chai tea (cooled to room temp) 1/2 cup organic unsweetened pumpkin, canned 5 organic dates, pitted 1/2 cup cashews