Have you heard the term Nature Deficit Disorder before? Coined in 2005 by Richard Louv, Nature Deficit Disorder described the effects of a lack of access or contact with Nature on people, and particularly children. Research since then has identified connections between time in Nature and improved problem-solving skills, self-esteem, mental health, and motivation. All […]
One of the attendees at my Double Duty Dinners cooking workshop back in April said that I talk about texture a lot in my cooking demos. When I paused to think about that, I realized she was totally right! For me, it’s all about a rustic texture too, think crunchy, crispy, thick, chunky foods. Or […]
Want to eat healthier but not sure if your budget can handle it? Join the club! Fortunately, it’s often a myth that eating healthy has to cost a lot of money. Or, at least that eating well costs a lot more than eating junk. With processed foods looking attractive to anyone on a budget ($1 […]
I’m aware that the headline of this post reads like a direct marketing piece but it’s really not. Which is exactly why you should keep reading because fresh sprouts seem nearly too good to be true! In winter, one of my favourite ways to enjoy fresh superfood greens is to grow my own sprouts. They […]