It wasn’t very long ago that every nutritionist advised us to steer clear of all fats as much as possible. But recent studies have shown […]
Vegetarian Gravy
(Makes about 3 cups) Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter or oil 3 tbsp flour (whole wheat or white) 2 cups milk, vegetable stock or water 1 […]
How to Look Fit and Fabulous After 40
There are all sorts of aphorisms about turning 40. If you’re around that age, you’ve probably heard them all. “Life begins at 40,” “40 is […]
Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients: ½ cup sugar 1 ½ cup mixture of water and orange juice 1 tsp grated orange zest 4 cups fresh cranberries Instructions: In a […]
Tips for an Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving
Holidays can be hard on the environment. After Christmas, pines and firs are often dumped or incinerated. And then there’s all that wrapping paper that […]
Superhealthy Cranberry Smoothie
Ingredients: 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen 2/3 cup cranberry/raspberry juice 1 cup raspberries (frozen if you can’t find fresh) 8 oz of plain yoghurt […]
Dog Hotel or Dog Sitter?
Our dogs bring lots of joy to our lives. Naturally, we want to do what’s best for them in every situation. But when we take […]
Poached Apple Dessert
(Serves 4) Ingredients: 20 dried and unsweetened apple slices 8 dried figs 1 ½ cups cranberry juice 3 tbsp grated orange peel 2 tbsp pure […]
Make Your Car Winter Worthy before Embarking on Road Trips
During the holidays, many families take road trips to see extended family. Driving is generally less expensive than flying, and there are no long waits […]
Leftover Turkey Rice Dish
Ingredients: 3 cups water 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice (substitute brown rice for a healthier option, but be aware of longer cooking time) 3 […]