I bounced up the stairs full of enthusiasm for our second week of family learning - Healthy Eating - only to be greeted with groans, sighs and some fairly harsh commentary. "Geez mom, we always eat healthy. Do we really have to spend the whole week talking about it?" "Oh yay, more smoothies and salad. Can't … Continue reading Week #2 – Getting Vegucated
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Barbecued Potato Salad
Potatoes are a fan favourite in my household. French fried, baked, hash browns, mashed...you name it the kids will gobble them up. And nothing says summer like a good potato salad so I decided to tinker with an old recipe to amp up the healthy ingredients while still putting the spotlight on the almighty spud. … Continue reading Barbecued Potato Salad
Raw Cauliflower “Rice” Salad
I learned in a Raw Cooking Class with Meghan Telpner that if you simply whir cauliflower in your food processor you end up with a grain-like consistency. It's actually very cool and tastes remarkably like rice. And it has the added benefit of featuring a cruciferous veggie that is often overlooked but comes loaded with antioxidants, … Continue reading Raw Cauliflower “Rice” Salad
Billy Bob’s Fresh Pasta Sauce
I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s and although my dad was a very involved parent, my mom definitely did all of the cooking. And judging by most of my friends I think that is pretty much the norm for many men of my dads age.....and more than a few men today (yes I'm … Continue reading Billy Bob’s Fresh Pasta Sauce
Black & White Rice Pilaf
I like to bring a good plant-based dish or two when I go to a friend's house for a dinner to guarantee that there will be something for me to eat. I never want my host or hostess to feel like I am a pain in the butt or high maintenance so I always pop … Continue reading Black & White Rice Pilaf
Lori Leigh Wilson 