This endless winter, I've been craving soup, stews, and hearty foods. Craving a salad during a windchill factor forecast? Uhh, not so much. However, I've been looking to lighten up my calories, boost my nutrient intake, and still feel satisfied and this salad seemed...
Brrr... it's cold in here. There must be a polar vortex in the atmosphere. (Insert foot-stomping and clapping a la Bring it On cheerleaders). Seriously. What is up with this weather? I don't know about you but all I'm craving is soup, comfort food, cheese, and more...
I wish I could say I was a more disciplined party-goer. You know, the ones who say 'No thanks, I've had my quota of two fried thingies already. I'll just drink water and eat carrot sticks now.' Instead, I'm the one who's helping to refill the chip bowl I just...
My name is Vanessa and I'm a snackaholic. If I'm stressed, I snack. If I'm happy, I snack. Entertaining? I snack. You get it. Sometimes I have to be careful that my snack intake on a given day doesn't outdo my actual meal calories. I have many snack weaknesses,...
Back in the day, I worked as a cook in a student-run pub. It's where I bartended, waited tables, and worked the line in the kitchen. All in all, the experience was great. I learned how to cook in a somewhat professional kitchen and work with my friends, which felt...
I remember my initial reaction when I was first found out that I had to eliminate gluten from my diet. Naturally, I was devastated. No more pizza? Croissants? NO BREAD?!? NOOOOOOOOOO. "Kill me now/What the hell am I going to eat?/I hate my life" were some of my...
Poor brussels sprouts - they've always had such a bad rap. It's too bad because they're actually delicious, even candy-like when roasted in a touch of maple syrup. This recipe is my new go-to side for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. It's the perfect side to meaty...
Southern comfort food gets reimagined and de-glutenized in this sandwich in waffle form - crispy, cheesy, savoury, and full of big flavours. I've made two versions here - one vegetarian and with spicy turkey sausage. Either way, these waffles are perfect for...
Classics. Perfect anytime, anywhere, and never go out of style. Here's a healthy update to the classic tuna salad sandwich. Bye bye mayo. Hello avocado. This version is full of protein and good fats, is heart healthy, and loaded with lots of flavour. I've named...
Everyone is obsessed with Nutella these days. My love of Nutella started when I was a wee kid sneaking scoops of it into my mouth when no one was watching, and old habits die-hard. I try not to bring a jar into the house too often, because it disappears too fast. ...
