Key Takeaways Sleep is an underappreciated and often-neglected recovery tool and a vital element of our health and well-being. Here are some practical sleep strategies from this conversation with Nick Lambe: Take an honest look at your current relationship with sleep. If there are rooted negative beliefs and … Read more
This sausage and tortellini soup is a one pot dinner made with Italian sausage, cheese filled pasta and a flavorful broth without heavy cream. This sausage tortellini soup is built around ingredients that do real work. Italian sausage provides depth, tortellini adds structure and starch, and the broth thickens naturally as everything cooks together. Skipping … Read more
This Brazilian-style pork loin gets marinated in brown ale, garlic, and herbs, then grilled and finished with Parmesan cheese. The beer adds depth, and the marinade keeps everything tender and flavorful. It’s straightforward, easy grilling with results that are both delicious and kind of fancy looking (without being fancy at all). The technique works whether … Read more
People with genetic mutations that leave them with an LDL cholesterol of 30 mg/dL live exceptionally long lives. Can we duplicate that effect with drugs? Data extrapolated from large cholesterol-lowering trials using statin drugs suggest that the incidence of cardiovascular events like heart attacks would approach zero if LDL cholesterol could be forced down below … Read more
Maybe you’ve seen microgreens at your local farmer’s market or farm to table restaurant. These little green plants are similar to sprouts, and just as packed with nutrients. Growing microgreens at home is really easy and offers so many health benefits! What are Microgreens? Microgreens are miniature plants of greens, herbs, or other vegetables. Like … Read more
These are the BEST Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies ever! Soft, thick & chewy vegan cookies filled with chocolatey goodness. My absolute favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe & so easy to make you don’t even need a mixer. Looking for more vegan desserts? Try my Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, or this easy Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate … Read more
Staying up late may be harmful to your heart health — particularly if you’re a woman. In a new study, adults who classified themselves as “definitely evening people” were significantly more likely to have signifiers of poor cardiac health during 14 years of follow-up compared with people who reported having a more typical sleep-wake schedule. [1] … Read more
Huitlacoche, fondly known as the Mexican truffle, is a fungus that grows on the ears of corn. With roots in Aztec cuisine, it has long been a prized ingredient in traditional Mexican dishes. Don’t let its fungal origins deter you, the flavor palate is earthy, with notes of sweetness and umami, making it an ideal … Read more
Over the years, I have been asked many, many times to speak to groups of women, college students, widows/widowers, and countless others about: planning a menu making dinner surviving dinner time cooking for picky eaters budgeting and pretty much any and all topics related to this Inevitably, almost every one of these presentations ends up … Read more
Wondering how to host an alternative Valentine’s Day party? Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a traditional meal for two – you can honour the season of love by sharing delicious food with as many guests as your table can manage. For inspiration, explore our party food, finger food, and canapé recipes – perfect for … Read more