Posts under winter
A Peek in My Cart – February 8 – 14
I’m burning the candle at both ends this week. For all the right reasons – lots of work and the Olympics! But it means no new recipes to share with you.
Monday – California salad and fresh squeezed apple juice
I’m out running errands tonight and I find myself down the bottom of Commercial at dinner-time. So I [...]
A Peek in My Cart – January 25 – 31
I started the week in Masset, Haida Gwaii (a.k.a. Queen Charlotte Islands). Then a trip to the Winter Farmers Market inspired Sat & Sun meals.
Monday – Salmon, roasted potatoes, kale in peanut sauce, chocolate zucchini cake and red wine
A colleague and her partner hosted me for a delicious dinner my first night in Masset. Yes, the salmon [...]
A Peek in My Cart January 18 – 24
I’m in the mood to be in the kitchen this week – lots of great recipes!
Monday – Pot pies and coleslaw
W loves steak and kidney pie. I tried a veggie version by Amy’s. Two words: not good. Ok, the filling was passable but the crust was cardboard. I’ll leave the pot pies to the carnivores.
The [...]
A Peek in My Cart – January 11 – 17
This week I’m in Bella Coola for a few days. I also try a fantastic new soup recipe.
Monday – Quinoa stew
Leftovers from yesterday.
Tuesday – Tuscan kale and bean soup with roasted squash
I defrosted a piece of roasted squash to match the soup. Buying a really big squash, roasting it all and freezing it in serving-size pieces is such [...]
A Peek in My Cart – January 4 – 10
I’ve been a busy little bee but a bad little blogger. So here are a few weeks in a row, they include some great recipes.
Monday – toast & a banana
I’m still not feeling well with the flu so toast & a banana for me.
Tuesday – cereal and milk
I’m feeling marginally better.
Wednesday – Tapas: eggplant, calamari, [...]
A Peek in My Cart – December 28 – January 3
It’s a week full of friends – from around the world!
Monday – Salmon risotto
This is the first recipe that I try from a free email recipe service called Can I Get the Recipe.
Goat Cheese and Salmon Risotto
Extra virgin olive oil
½ onion, chopped
4 button mushrooms, chopped
A pinch of salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons dried dill
1 cup Arborio rice
1 [...]
A Peek in My Cart – December 21 – 27
It’s Christmas which involves a road trip to Calgary to spend time with the fam.
Monday – Chili, chickpea stew and brown rice
We leave for Calgary tomorrow so the cupboards are bare. I made some brown rice and matched it with defrosted leftovers – a little chili and chickpea stew.
Tuesday – House-made charcuterie and pizza
On the [...]
A Peek in My Cart – December 14 – 20
We’re going away next week for Christmas so I plan meals that will either use up food in the fridge or be made with pantry staples.
Monday – Potluck
It’s a Christmas party potluck. I eat a huge variety of yummy foods and desserts. I brought Sweet & Spicy Nuts, which are great because I could make [...]
The Most Common Reason that People Don’t Eat Winter Vegetables
The Right Fit Fitness/ Vitamin K Nutrition Newsletter – December 2009
The Most Common Reason that People Don’t Eat Winter Vegetables
Vegetables that are in season this time of year are the least expensive vegetables. Yet, many people choose expensive vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes and bell peppers. Why do people choose to make their grocery dollar buy [...]
A Peek in My Cart – December 7 – 13
The Holiday season continues with parties and quick meals at home.
Monday – Steamrollers
Several clients have talked about eating here. So I give it a try. They obviously don’t order what I chose because it wasn’t good. Tortilla, black beans, white rice, lettuce and salsa. And, that’s it – no spices, no flavour except for the [...]
