During the holidays, dinner parties and potlucks are on the rise. While it’d be nice to arrive at a party empty-handed (because I can be lazy like that), more often than not, parties require me to bring an appetizer. Most…
Broek Pork Acres is operated by Allan and Joanne Vanden Broek. Coming from a farming background in the Lethbridge area, they started a small grain farm in 1994. In 2000 they added a small hog herd. In the spring of…
Elevate your holiday beverages with anti-inflammatory ingredients and superfoods! Wow your guests with healthy (hot & cold) bevie alternatives that taste decadent. Cheers to guilt-free sipping! Recipes include: Gingerbread Smoothie Holiday No-Egg Nog (can't do eggs or dairy? this blender vegan…
Traditionally, kefir originated as a probiotic-rich milk drink in the Caucasus Mountains. It’s been around since the 1800s and was made by mixing cow, goat, or sheep milk with a probiotic culture. It has a taste and texture similar to…
Honey has been around for years. It's a sweet viscous substance produced by bees, and since the dawn of time (okay, not that long but still) we've often used it as a sweetener. Some of us delve further into the…
Tired of the same old veggie trays and chips as the only veggie-friendly options at the party? Learn how to put together a plant-based spread that you can actually get excited about! Healthy mocktails, vegan cheeses, dips, and other fun…
Turmeric is the spice that everyone’s talking about. To get a bit of background, turmeric comes from the Curcuma family. It’s bright orange in colour, is mildly aromatic (with a slight gingery scent), and has a pungent earthy flavour. It’s…
Cinnamon has been around since before the Pyramids. That's a long time. According to records, it was imported to Egypt back in 2000 BCE (the first Egyptian Pyramid was constructed in 2630 BCE), and it’s been spicing up cuisines worldwide ever…
Make healthy snacking fun, and life more productive! Workplaces are more awesome when no one gets "hangry." Learn tons of healthy snack options to fuel your day, plus tips and tricks for staying focused during busy times. Includes recipes for:…
These days, anything can be made into a pasta. Zucchini, spaghetti squash, sweet potato, chickpea, kelp--anything. The gluten-free pasta choices are definitely on the rise, likely due to the problems with modern-day wheat. However, wheat itself was consumed by our…