Canadian Food Recipes; Preserving Canadian Food Practices
Keto Strawberry Panna Cotta: The Perfect “On Program” Celebration Recipe Keto Strawberry Panna Cotta would have never been on my radar for any dinner any time of the year, until now. Easter was late this year. April 21, to be exact: mom’s 89th birthday, so we were celebrating with Easter Dinner the day prior. With…
Evolv Health May 2019: April Progress Report Where last month’s progress report was lengthy, this month’s will be very brief. Why? Certainly not because there is not a lot to write about, but primarily because I am away visiting my grandchildren and don’t want to dwell too much on my personal epics, a “Tale of…
Retro Frosted Tea Sandwich Loaf: Celebrate Helen McKinney at 89! What better than a delicious and show-stopping Retro Frosted Tea Sandwich Loaf to celebrate mom’s 89th? It was such a fun afternoon tea to put together for her! Tea sandwiches were definitely happening, but as she ranted about “keep it simple” and “don’t make too…
Reboot Keto Spaghetti and Meatballs: with NuPasta made from Konjac! Look yummy? It is! Even Vanja likes it – and readers know he’s not so easy to please: definitely a man with a discerning palate. And, I confess, not too modestly, that this is an absolutely scrumptious delicious, nutritious meal in a bowl that hits…
Reboot Keto Cordon Blue Casserole: Sunday Dinner Special Keto Cordon Blue Casserole is a great option for a make-ahead freezer casserole. I make the Traditional Cordon Bleu each fall and freeze each individually for the winter, but this year, we cannot enjoy them until we are on the Impact Phase of the Evolv Health Total…
EVOLV HEALTH April 2019: March Progress Report Warning: This is a long read. Either grab a coffee and be prepared to delve into the depth of a very personal reflection, or skim the subtitles and read what appeals to you. This has been a tough month emotionally for me on many levels. I am now…
Canadian Easter Dinner: Gather Your Family Together this Easter All of our family easter Easters include fresh organic local know-your-farmer turkey, homemade dressing, mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, homemade cranberry sauce and mom’s homemade prairie dinner buns. In recent years, we’ve added the famed Newfoundland Partridge Berry Salad. Other components? When dad was alive, a fresh,…
Simple 100% Natural Source Ingredients You Can Pronounce Danone Canada launched this no sugar added delicious and nutritious product February 20, 2019 – just a little over a month ago! How lovely to find a fruit flavoured snack-to-go for young and old alike in the dairy section of your neighbourhood supermarket! This “should be” the…
Refurbished Thermomix TM31: The Time is Now So many chefs the world over have coveted a Thermomix TM31. It is built like a tank and can handle so much of the hard daily grind kitchen machines get in busy restaurant kitchens while performing miracles, really. I am talking to Chefs and Restaurant Owners, here, primarily,…
Reboot Keto Tuna Melt: Even Vanja Likes It! Keto Tuna Melt? Is that the same as a Tuna Melt? Not exactly. A traditional tuna melt is on bread or toast and usually with a slice of Kraft Cheese. A Keto Tuna Melt is made with the best ingredients you can lay your hands on. After…
Keto Beef Zucchini Lasagna: A Family Favourite! Keto Beef Zucchini Lasagna? Who knew? Who would ever want to mess with a traditional delicious Canadian Lasagna? Well, there comes a time in one’s life when the most bizarre possibilities are considered when one’s health is at stake. And my health? Oh, my goodness. I was in…
Thermomix TM31 Trade In for TM5: Note TM31’s will no longer be serviced in Canada after June 31 2019 I still own a TM31 and love it. I have it in my retro kitchenette downstairs and am very attached to that machine. Have had mine since 2007 and never had an issue with it. Not…
