Coconuts! Coconuts are a Superfood and can be used in many recipes and topical lotions and oils. However, sometimes just a wonderful soup can be just the thing! As summer approaches a cold coconut soup is a great way to stay healthy and cool. Add more veggies or spices to the soup for variety, or just follow the recipe below and enjoy! Ingredients: • 1 Young Thai Coconut • 4 cloves garlic…
Leave a Comment / Read MoreIs it too soon to say that summer has arrived? I know, some of you are racing to knock on wood as you read this - it's only May after all, and I did see honest to goodness snow flakes falling just two days ago (yes, they melted in mid air, but STILL!).No matter what season you think it is right now, it's hard to miss the signs of summer on its way, one of which being fresh basil - it's everywhere!…
Leave a Comment / Read MoreHands down, the recipe I get asked about the most is kale chips. It seems that kale has recently gained a lot of attention, popping up in recipes all over the place which is great, because kale is a nutritional power-house! Kale is known for being one of the most nutrient-rich vegetables available, particularly when it comes to vitamins A, K and C. It's also high in fibre, calcium and iron, and is…
Leave a Comment / Read MoreWhen a lonley little Kabocha squash arrived in my Urban Organics box of produce on Thursday, I was a little worried about how I would come up with an inventive way to prepare it. I came across a ton of recipes that were essentially just slightly different versions of the same thing - slices of roasted squash. One with savory seasoning, the next a sweet version but all basically the same. And there's…
Leave a Comment / Read MoreThis is an adapted recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks - Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi. It's a fantastic way to incorporate the fresh flavours of tomatoes and cilantro into your spring/summer meal rotation. I like to use roma tomatoes to minimize the water content in the salsa, but feel free to use which ever type looks best to you. Black bean paste1 1/2 cups cooked black beans (soaked overnight),…
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