A fresh ear of corn on the cob is almost like dessert when it’s recently picked from the field. Unfortunately, the older the corn is and the longer you cook it, the starchier it gets. When it comes to cooking corn, the best way we have found to keep the sweetness is by doing it
Here’s a quick video on our favourite way to make corn on the cob. Whether you are cooking for one or a large group, this easy, clean, and surefire way on getting the corn on the table hot, works everytime. There’s even a great suggestion for changing up the OG butter and salt recipe at
Barbecuing doesn’t get much easier than this when it’s time to feed the whole clan. Here’s a video for Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin using only 4 ingredients that you can always have on hand. Add some delicious in-season corn on the cob (next week’s video!) and a side salad and your family will never want
The new Canadian Obesity Guidelines published last Tuesday (Aug. 4, 2020) make a clear statement that “Obesity Matters”. Dr. Sean Wharton, co-lead author of the guidelines is championing the notion that obesity is a chronic disease and that the stigma around obesity must be curbed. In this article, he states “We’re going to more so
This 4 ingredient recipe is, without a doubt, the quickest version of a French savoury pastry that can be enjoyed by the family all together or the family on the run. With a BF of -39, tortière makes a relatively low carb and healthy meal from ingredients that can be handy in the pantry and
Our obsession with looking healthy is no more than an instant gratification paradox where the reward of seeing the scales go down actually contradicts what dictates good health. High bone density, high muscle mass, and good hydration are all indicators of a healthy body that make up the majority of our weight. Body fat, on
It’s that time of year when the local produce starts dictating how you will spend the last weeks of your summer. Bushels and baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables line the entrance of every grocery store bursting with flavour and freshness. Can you possibly squeeze in a couple of nights of canning tomato sauce, making
Here’s a refreshing side salad that uses no green veggies but is a perfect combo of sweet, savoury, and salty bliss! Add an 1.5 oz of a protein source like roast chicken or 1/4 cup of tofu and your BF of 15 moves to a BF of 0 – an ideal balance of macros! Print
Have you always wanted to make pickles but were overwhelmed with the whole pickling process? This quick video shows you the easy step-by-step recipe for making the best dill pickles you can eat all year round.
It’s not always convenient but if you can take a couple of hours on a summer’s day and pickle some cucumbers, you won’t be sorry! It takes 4 ingredients – pickling cucumbers, water, vinegar, and your favourite dill pickle mix – to make outstanding dill pickles. Check-out What’s in Season? – Pickles (coming soon) to
There are 5 voluntary tasks that we as humans must do to keep the body alive. These are 1) drink fluids, 2) eat food, 3) sleep, 4) go to the bathroom, and 5) dress to maintain body temperature. The body has internal alarms set for all of them – 4 of which are loud and
You know that feeling that is so hard to resist. You think “just one more” then you’ll stop and use some restraint next time. But it happens again – not on a regular basis but in moments when no one is looking, or when you think you’ve earned it. Wait! What are we talking about
Comfort foods are calorie dense and nutrient specific. When our bodies encourage us to eat comfort foods, it is looking for calories and more specifically, a certain type of them. We crave those comfort food calories because there is something…increased stress, lack of sleep, cold temperatures, fighting off infection, or simply skipping a meal… that
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