Recipes
ROB’S LENTIL BEAN BURGERS Burgers are such a handy food. Prepared beforehand, they make a quick no-nonsense lunch but work equally well as the main food at suppertime. Top with thin tomato and cucumber slices and rings of sweet onion along with a few leaves of baby kale or spinach to add extra flavour and…
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A recent blog talked about the possibility of losing too much weight on a plant-based diet. Though this might seem like a dream come true, for some it is a worry for themselves and also for their family and friends. Here are a couple of delicious recipes that are somewhat higher in calorie density than…
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No matter what kind of diet we might be following we can all agree that eating excess sugar is not healthy. It is not only the fact that sugar has no nutritional value whatsoever but overconsumption of sugar is an independent risk factor for increased risk of cardiovascular disease including heart disease and strokes. The…
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We’ve been in something of a quandary lately when it comes to vegetable stock, that important ingredient of most soups and many other savoury dishes. We’ve used powdered stock but it is high in sodium and many brands contain MSG (monosodium glutamate). Concentrated packets of stock contain slightly less sodium but are high in added…
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There’s nothing like a little bit of heat to warm up your innards on a cold day. This recipe uses the smoky spiciness of chipotle, adding its mild heat to roasted vegetables. This recipe can be enjoyed on its own as a side vegetable or wrapped in a tortilla for a delicious lunch treat. INGREDIENTS:…
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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.
