THE PROBIOTIC JAR
Lacto-Fermenting Lacto-fermenting sounds a little mad scientist-esque and has nothing at all to do with lactose or dairy. Here, “Lacto”...
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Tammy Martel
- Mar 14, 2020
HAVE YOUR PASTA AND EAT IT TOO!
Canoodles I’ve been noodling vegetables using a julienne peeler long before it became a thing among those reducing their carb intake....
Tammy Martel
- Jan 5, 2020
THE NITTY-GRITTY
Polenta There is a fundamental food of Northern Italy that doesn’t usually get much recognition. Defying its humble and obscure past,...
Tammy Martel
- Sep 17, 2019
TO BRINE OR NOT TO BRINE? THAT IS THE QUESTION
Cooking the perfect turkey There are a few negotiables when it comes to Thanksgiving traditions but unless you’re vegan, turkey is...
Tammy Martel
- May 26, 2019
GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES
International Flavour Profiles I recently returned from China where I fell in love with the elusive Sichuan peppercorn… it literally...
Tammy Martel
- Jan 28, 2019
DISH IT UP…
Canada’s new Food Guide Food is everything we are and the new Canada’s Food Guide is a giant step forward that meets the nutrient needs...
Tammy Martel
- Nov 19, 2018
FOOD LABELS HACK
Understanding the food we eat Food labels are important tools in managing a wholesome diet. They are a source of information about...
Tammy Martel
- Sep 22, 2018
WHOLE FOOD SWEETENER
Date Paste It’s official, clinical dieticians agree that the best sweetener is no sweetener at all. “Sugar and artificial sweeteners are...
Tammy Martel
- Jul 26, 2018
SEEING IS BELIEVING
Cutting prep time in half I’m not a gadget person. I find them more work to clean than the effort of chopping by hand. So when a client...
Tammy Martel
- May 1, 2018
#1 NUTRIENT HACK
To boost good fat and nutrient intake Salad; it can be a vehicle for any ingredient under the sun! You’ll be amazed at the delicious...
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