Monthly Archives: February 2015


Where’s the beef!?


We’ve mentioned before that Beef can be an important source of iron but many Canadians find it too expensive to buy on a regular basis and this has only become more of an issue in recent years. There are many reasons why meat (eg. Beef) is more expensive than other products. Cows are big. They […]

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Silky squash Zucchini Soup


It always amazes me how food can take you back in time. When I was younger my grandfather used to take my family and I out to eat all the time and for me that meant squash zucchini soup! Just one bite and I’m right back to being a ten year old kid. On these […]

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Roasted Beets


We all know that we should eat the rainbow, but it’s not always easy getting your pink and purple in from a vegetable! Beets are a delicious exception! Though things can get a little bit messy when they’re being prepared, they are worth it! Beets are high in many anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants and fiber. Though […]

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Chicken Korma


There is something to be said for exploring the world through food! Chicken Korma is not a Panamanian dish but it will forever remind me of Panama! My husband and I first tried it and fell in love with it when we visited Panama this winter on our honeymoon. He got the lamb version and […]

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Tuuu much tuna!


So- tuna was on sale this week. Now when something with a long shelf life goes on sale that means you buy! I’m not talking just a few cans….I mean you buy out the store. (don’t be fooled there are plenty of cans hiding behind these two stacks!) Then there is the question of how […]

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Pumping up the Iron!


Iron is one of the most common deficiencies when it comes to vitamins and minerals, often as a result of blood loss or poor absorption.Low iron can lead to fatigue, shortness of breath, and dizziness so it’s important to ensure your diet contains enough! When it comes to iron in food there are two different […]

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Jeweled Quinoa


Ingredients: 2 cup quinoa, dry 1 red onion, peeled and diced 1 tbsp olive oil 2 gloves garlic, crushed 3/4 cup sliced dried apricots 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp cinnamon juice of one clementine (or 1/8 cup orange juice) salt and pepper to taste directions: 1. cook quinoa in a […]

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Spicy Eggplant dip


Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic minced 1 large eggplant 1 can diced tomatoes 2 small chili peppers, seeded, finely diced (or two cubes frozen chili pepper) directions: heat oil in a large sauté pan add garlic and sauté until fragrant add eggplant and 2 tbsp juice from the can of tomatoes cook […]

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