teff energy bars

teff energy bars

My activity level goes up exponentially with the longer days and warmer temperatures but I don’t suppose that’s so unusual. Besides my regular yoga practice, I take advantage of all the light-filled hours with road cycling, lots of gardening and riding my...
fudge protein balls

fudge protein balls

A few weeks ago I spent a weekend at Camp Blogaway, a self proclaimed “bootcamp for food and bloggers”. We had a host of great sponsors, including Canadian Lentils. I have to admit, I can’t even remember the last time I cooked lentils. But when chef...
a more laid back pesto

a more laid back pesto

I’ve been giving more thought to the saying “waste not, want not” these days although perhaps not in the manner in which it is intended. The pondering is not driven by a monetary factor (although it never hurts to save a dime) but is more about the...
smoky garbanzo bean salad

smoky garbanzo bean salad

I’m willing to bet it’s happened to a lot of us. You walk into a BBQ, go to the picnic table to set down your contribution, and realize you aren’t the only one that has brought a potato salad, or pasta salad or green salad. And while I like all of...
proving once again that everything is better with bacon

proving once again that everything is better with bacon

I like snacks. They are like fun little presents between meals. Something to brighten up the afternoon doldrums. A mini vacation for both my taste buds and my tummy. But let’s face it – a lot of snacks, at least the favorites like chips or ice cream or candy...