Apples, Gourds and the Farmers Market

Sunday was a good food day.  I went to the Calgary Farmer's Market off Blackfoot Trail and Heritage Drive.  Once I found the Market, early when I moved to Calgary, it remained the one place that always made me giddy.

In the News: Vitamin/mineral use affects women's survival

An observational study was released earlier this week showing some vitamin and mineral supplements may increase an older women’s risk of death.
 

Sharing the Warmth

 
This is a special weekend for me.  Not only is Fall my favorite season, and Thanksgiving introduces it so well with the smells, taste and company, but it is also our Wedding Anniversary.

Fall Composting

When I opened the lid of the compost, I screamed, what appeared to be a snake stretched towards me. I dropped the lid and bounced back a few steps. Realizing then it was probably just a slug.

The Way to a Man's Heart

What a perfect night for a lobster fest, Erik’s birthday and a sunset dinner on the deck. Our shellfish experiment definitely paid off!

Movie: Love's Kitchen

This weekend I watched the movie “Love’s Kitchen”. I have a soft spot for British humour and the quirky characters in this one kept me laughing.

Brave Beautiful Beets

At first glance my gardening attempts in Calgary have been a let down. Turning the soil with your own hands and chanting encouraging words are techniques that cannot stand up to monstrous hail and piercing early frosts.

Anti-inflammatory Diet

Today I went to an integrative health symposium at Mouth Royal University. Dr. Andrew Weil opened the session with his anti-inflammatory diet.

Ask Erin: Is fruit a good choice for breakfast?

Erin, what do you think about eating fruit in the morning? I read somewhere that you shouldn't eat fruit at all in the morning. I thought I was doing the right thing by eating fruit and yogurt for breakfast.

Pick Five

Friends of mine were visiting Calgary on a culinary crusade. Over a Phil & Sebastian coffee they asked me what 5 nutrition tips I would give women.

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