Recipes

We spend half of our lives in a tiny community in Newfoundland.  This place is steeped in traditions, many of which originate in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where the ancestors of many present day Newfoundlanders made their homes.  This summer, a friend in our community generously gave us a fresh loaf of bread to…

The December holiday season is rolling quickly towards us and with it come festivities with family and friends and the inevitable foods of celebration.  Unhappily, the traditional foods we prepare at this time of year are not usually at the top of the healthy check list. Whatever holiday you may be celebrating, the centerpiece of…

A huge observational study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health recently demonstrated that eating French fries three times a week is associated with a 20% increase in the risk of developing type-2 diabetes.  In comparison, eating boiled, baked or mashed potatoes was not found to be linked at all to increased risk…

Ahhh, pizza!  Who doesn’t love it!  Versions of pizza have been consumed by humans for centuries. First reports date back to 6th century BCE when Persian soldiers ate baked flatbreads topped with cheese and dates.  Ancient Greeks enjoyed flatbreads sprinkled with onions, cheese, garlic and herbs during the 2nd century.  In 16th century Naples, galettes,…