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Learn how to thicken soups and stews without flour or cornstarch using this comprehensive list of fuss-free thickening agents -many of which you may already have in your kitchen! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain-free options are included. In soups like chicken soup and vegetable soup, a thin, brothy base is a good thing, but when you’re …
Last year, our dog Toby turned 10 years old. And this year on February 1st, we celebrated an anniversary -10 years since he came to live with us. So, to mark this occasion, I decided to write this post to tell you a little bit about him and to share our experience with dog adoption. …
It’s getting warmer and this means it’s time to turn on your grill! Have you ever tried to prepare a healthy BBQ dinner? It’s easier than you think! I put together a clean eating BBQ menu of my favorite healthy summer recipes that don’t include oversized hamburger buns and enormous amounts of meat (and no, …
My life is so much easier when my pantry is stocked with healthy low GI foods. I just have to buy fresh produce, eggs, fish or meat, and some other necessities which don’t have a long shelf life and I am done with my grocery shopping for almost a week. This means I always have …
If you are wondering how to save money on groceries, you are not alone. My readers often comment on how hard it can be to stay on budget when grocery shopping. I am also always open to new ideas on how to spend less on food because grocery prices here in Toronto are just insane. …
This week, I am taking a break from recipes and nutrition tips to tell you about our day trip to Niagara Falls. I thought you might want to know that I am not always stuck in the kitchen or sit in front of my computer. Sometimes, I also venture out into the world to take …
My readers often tell me that they find it challenging to keep up with their budget and still put healthy low glycemic meals on the table. Since this subject keeps coming up, I decided to write a series of articles about different ways you can eat healthy without spending more money. I have been living …
I absolutely love my neighborhood. I would even say that I live in the best neighborhood in Toronto, but I know that many Torontonians are not going to agree with me. You see, Torontonians are really fond of their neighborhoods. They would give me hundreds of reasons why their neighborhoods are better than mine. And …