Recipes

Greeting the Morning With Grains

September 4, 2017 |

The eating of healthy grains daily is linked to a longer healthier life. Notice the important word here – “healthy”. Many grains that we are presented with are highly refined and missing their beneficial components or have other less healthful ingredients added to them. A case in point is granola, offering an excellent opportunity to…

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You Don’t Have To Say Goodbye to French Fries!

August 14, 2017 |

Let’s face it, french fries are very alluring, tempting you with their delicious aroma and crunch/creamy texture. However, whether we are omnivorous or plant-based, we all know that they are not a healthy food choice. Happily, I bring you some good news. There is a way to make perfectly delicious french fries without using any…

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The Black and the Gold

July 17, 2017 |

This is the perfect summer salad.  It is quick and easy to prepare and stands up well in an outdoor picnic scenario.  Its vibrant colours create an irresistible invitation to dig in.  Most importantly it is very tasty and chock full of all the goodness that can be found in beans and vegetables.    BLACK…

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A Recipe Inspired By Mystic Ireland

July 3, 2017 |

As many of you know, we spend lots of time cycle touring. In 2015 we explored the western coast of Ireland on our bicycles. It certainly lives up to its reputation as a majestic and magical place, bolstered by its vibrant green mountains, mist-filled valleys and, of course, its erratic weather. We were travelling the…

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Three Recipes To Get You Started

June 20, 2017 |

A big hurdle for many people in changing the foods they eat is a very practical one.  Sure, you might say, this all makes sense but…..what exactly am I going to eat?  Today I am going to share with you three of our favourite meals.  These recipes are all quite easy and quick to make. …

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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.