Cherry Crisp Recipe

Most, if not all, are familiar with apple crisp–a favorite fall recipe of many kitchens. However, Cherry Crisp seems to be more elusive. Apple crisp is my favorite recipe, but, recently I have been experimenting with eating more “warming” foods according to traditional Eastern cultures (to skip this section, scroll down for the recipe). In […]

Guest Recipe: Ranch Dip Trocaire Nutrition and Dietetics

Trocaire College’s Nutrition and Dietetics Program offers great healthy recipes and teaches its students about the value of nutrition. Trocaire empowers graduates to become entry-level nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered in a variety of settings. With an interest in healthy living, the program is designed to meet the community’s growing need for professionals trained in […]

Cooking with Ancient Vegetables

Good morning! The other day I posted a Youtube video discussing unique, earthy ancient vegetables that many are afraid to cook with because they don’t know how to cook with them. The video is just that–a discussion, not a cooking show. But as promised, below are recipes for those vegetables I discussed in the video […]

Soda Bread Recipes- My version

These recipes go along with my Youtube video on how to make a healthier version of Soda Bread. The video will be at the bottom of this article. Prep time: 15 minutes  Cook time: 40 minutes Ingredients:     4 to 4 1/2 cups Whole Wheat flour     2 Tbsp honey     1 teaspoon Celtic Sea […]

Healthy Options: Tuna Noodle Casserole

Much has been happening as of late; all good things, and all blessings. One project was a You Tube channel I’ve created, Food for Thought (yes from my website) to help all of you! The first episode is a Tuna Noodle Casserole I’ve modified to be just a bit healthier. I’ve grown up with digestive […]

Pillar’s of Nutrition with James Duigan: Re-Post

James Duigan is a world-renowned wellness guru and owner of Bodyism, London’s premier health and wellness facility. His approach to nutrition and wellness is unique compared to the breadth of information out there. He is one of the world s top personal trainers, with locations now in the United States. He lives, eats and breathes […]

Yummy Chicken Stew and Dessert too!

The snow is softly falling, white and gray, part and whole, infinite and repetitious, soft and hard, frozen and melting, a crunching underfoot and soundless. It’s magical and cumbersome all at the same time. But first of all it is the culmination of many into one. It is substance, magically turning grass crystalline–covered in white; […]

Start Thanksgiving off right with a recipe from Chef Oliver

It takes an enormous amount of energy and passion to run six restaurants. At Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino In Niagara Falls, NY there is one large team paving the way in the culinary industry. And their goals are lofty. At the helm is German born and classically French trained, Executive Chef Oliver Wolf. Wolf […]

National Eating Healthy Day–Your Body Will Thank You

Today is National Eating Healthy Day. In conjunction with the American Heart Association, Americans across the nation are encouraged to commit to healthier eating. The American Heart Association says that it’s an important first step to heart health. Why is National Healthy Day important? According to the American Heart Association, more than two-thirds of American […]

Spring Clean those Allergies!

It’s been a bumpy road to spring. While I’m thankful for the mild winter, I wouldn’t trade nice spring weather for it.  It’s no fun looking out the window in mid April to see the white fluffy stuff, typically considered winter sledding material, covering what should be a verdant lush landscape. However we have had […]