Packing school lunches during back to school can be overwhelming for kids and parents. New routines, early wakeups and everything else that is going on all at the same time can make school lunches feel like one more item to check off on an already long list. Adding environment-friendly options to that list? That seems…
Easiest Way To Peel Garlic: The viral video and the verdict
Peeling Garlic has to be one of the more (most) unpleasant tasks of food prep. I find it stinky and tedious, to say the least. So when the Twitterverse and Chrissy Teigen told me that somebody had discovered the easiest way to peel garlic, of course, I had to check it out. Recently the world…
Seriously Yummy & Forgiving Turkey Burgers
Homemade turkey burgers can be surprisingly easy to put together. My recipe in particular, makes for juicy all-season patties and is a version of the Indian-style Chapli Kebabs. These will impress every time. I always thought of working with ground meat mince somewhat complicated. And then I actually tried it and boy, was I mistaken….
Meet Lis: Sharing Stories & Bringing People Together
Our food tells our story. What we eat, how we cook, the ingredients we use are all influenced by our heritage and experiences. Meet Lis, developer of delicious food and blogger behind The Subversive Table. Through her food, Lis is sharing stories and bringing people together around the dinner table. I met Lis at the…
Thai-style Chicken mince: Instant Pot version
Bright flavours of Thai basil, coriander, lime leaves and red chillies make this Thai-style Instant Pot Chicken mince a yummy addition to our weekly menu. Serve it with cucumber curry salad, rice and a fried egg like they do on the streets of Thailand or on lettuce leaves if your hubby’s doing Keto, it will…
Cucumber Curry Salad: summer on a plate
I love vegetables – as a side or a main – I’m not picky. And because I love them so much I am always looking for dishes that showcase vegetables that my family can enjoy. That’s what this dish is – Cucumber Curry Salad that looks and feels like a warm summer’s day. If you…
#4 of #1000WaystoNourish: Stop with the Plastic Water Bottles
Welcome to NourishbyNumbers, a grassroots social initiative from the trenches. This post is #4 in the series of #1000WaystoNourish. Real steps that we can take in our daily lives to change the way we raise, grow, consume and talk about food. Better Food for all = Healthy Planet #4 of #1000WaystoNourish: Bring your Own Reusable Water…
#3 of #1000WaystoNourish: Takeout without Waste
PLEASE CHECK OUT THE NEW NOURISH BY NUMBERS WEBSITE WHERE YOU CAN FOLLOW THE #1000WAYSTONOURISH. Welcome to NourishbyNumbers, a social initiative from the trenches. This post is #3 in the series of #1000WaystoNourish. Real actions that we can take in our daily lives to change the way we raise, grow, consume and talk about food….
#2 of #1000WaystoNourish: Do you know your farmer
Welcome to #1000WaystoNourish. Thank you for being curious about this initiative. You will not be disappointed. As part of this movement I will be sharing, you guessed it, a #1000WaystoNourish, to help not only raise awareness of what good food is but also how it should be accessible and available to all. #2 of #1000WaystoNourish:…
#1 of #1000WaystoNourish: Ask your Grocer this
Welcome to #1000WaystoNourish. Food is central to our existence. Everything we care about, our families, our kids, our community and the planet, they all come together at the dinner table. But what we eat and the choices we often make around food are not sustainable. Nourish by Numbers is my commitment to change that. This…