My sister shared an article with me via BBC the other day filled with interesting facts regarding coffee. The article, by Lora Jones, references the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in stating that more people are consuming coffee than ever before, hence I thought it would be neat to regurgitate some of the information Jones cites … More Coffee Chaos
I recently composed a blog post for CAA Niagara discussing poutine, and since poutine is never a bad idea, I thought I would share it here! “If you’re a true Canadian, you know that it’s hard to go wrong with poutine. It’s the perfect combination of salty, savory goodness, and although the classic combination of … More Time Fries When You’re Eating Poutine
If you read a post I composed a couple of days ago addressing my search for a great cookie, you’re aware that the chocolate chip cookies by Sweets From the Earth slightly missed the mark. I am not one to completely write off a company based off one rather disappointing experience, however; I figured I … More Cashew Cookies?
I absolutely love hummus, and I would argue that many people also enjoy it. It’s such a versatile, tasty, and healthy concoction, so I wanted to do some research to determine how to go about making homemade hummus. This recipe comes from Inspired Taste. You will need (to make roughly six servings or 1 1/2 cups … More How to Make Your Own Hummus at Home
If you’re like me when it comes to making dinner, chances are you’re looking for a quick, easy, and relatively healthy recipe that can be made in advance to enjoy later. My shrimp and rice bowl recipe fits all of my dinner criteria, and it can be made in a single batch or in larger … More My Shrimp and Rice Bowl Recipe
As much as I appreciate a solid chocolate chip cookie, it can be tricky to find one I can eat due to my food allergies. I was religiously purchasing peanut butter chocolate chip cookies from the Paris Gluten-Free Bakery and Marketplace, however, I am now unable to eat these because they contain potato products. Thus, … More Sweets From the Earth Chocolate Chip Cookies
I recently had myself re-tested to determine whether or not my food intolerances had improved or worsened. For the past four years or so, I have refrained from consuming gluten, dairy and egg because of the pain and general discomfort I experienced when I ingested any foods containing these ingredients. To my complete and utter shock, … More An Intolerance to Potatoes?
Spices, as simple as they seem, are actually anything but. In addition to adding flavour to foods and dishes, many spices contain properties that can benefit the human body in various ways. This information comes from The Washington Post. Cardamom: Cardamom is used in alternative medicine practices to remove toxins from the body. Further, it has … More Common Spices and their Beneficial Properties
I came across an article via Global News titled “‘Clean Eating’ Trend Has Eating Disorder Specialists Concerned.” The article by Leslie Young offers a lot of insightful information regarding the potential dangers affiliated with clean eating, therefore I wanted to discuss it here on my blog. Clean eating, by definition, involves consuming minimally processed foods and … More Is ‘Clean Eating’ Dangerous?
As of late, I have been committed to a noodle bowl that I spontaneously created, and because I find it to be so tasty I thought I would share it with you. If you enjoy it as much as I do, please let me know! You will need: 1 1/4 cups of Barilla corn penne … More Easy and Fresh Noodle Bowl
As I promised in my last post discussing Edible Options, a bakery dedicated to individuals who have dietary restriction in St. Catharines, today’s post will offer my own opinion of the desserts I purchased to sample. Maple Chocolate Cupcake: Quite honestly, I was entirely unsure as to how maple and chocolate as a combination would … More Edible Options: My Review
My wonderful friend was kind enough to surprise me recently with a box of different desserts that, to my surprise, were safe for me to eat. She explained to me how she came across a bakery in St. Catharines called Edible Options, and how everything they create is 100% gluten-free, but further can be made … More Edible Options
I am sure you’re all aware by now of my food intolerances, but in case you’ve forgotten (which I doubt you have), I am intolerant to gluten, dairy, and egg. These intolerances can make eating protein quite tricky since many processed meats contain additives and filler, for example, gluten, therefore when I come across something that is … More Oh Naturel! Black Bean Bites
Periods are an uncomfortable experience on their own, let alone when they’re accompanied by cramping and pain. Women experience menstruation differently, but for those of us who are fortunate enough to deal with period cramps, it is useful to be aware of foods that aid in reducing the discomfort and pain from cramps. An article … More 12 Foods that Reduce Period Pain
Being bloated sucks. One minute you’re comfortable and exuding confidence, and the next you’re in pain and uncomfortable because of something you ingested. You may be asking yourself, “What the hell is bloating, anyways? And what causes it?” Me too, girl, me too. According to an article by Brandi Black on Paleohacks, bloating occurs when … More 10 Foods to Avoid If You Don’t Want to Get Bloated
Earlier this week my mom and I took my grandparents out for dinner to Lemongrass restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario. Lemongrass offers Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, and this occasion was my second time eating at the restaurant. I wanted to dedicate a post to Lemongrass because it really is a fantastic restaurant. The restaurant in Hamilton … More Lemongrass Restaurant
After sampling some of Newton’s No Gluten products, specifically their brownies and their chocolate cupcakes, I wanted to give their baking mixes a try. I picked up their sugar cookie mix from my local Sobey’s store and was pleased to learn that the mix only requires a couple of different ingredients; coconut milk, shortening, lemon … More Newton’s No Gluten Sugar Cookie Mix
I am beyond thrilled that I have been able to compose two posts as of late discussing some tasty treats I can consume with my food allergies. The first was my post regarding Newton’s No Gluten products, and today’s post regards Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookies. My sister picked up these cookies … More Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookie
One of my Public Relations courses for this semester is Event Planning, a large component affiliated with Public Relations. We recently learned about the main components of Event Planning, and I thought I would reference my notes to share this beneficial information. I credit these notes to my professor, Carly Root, and Niagara College. Event … More The Top Components of Event Planning
A couple of weeks ago I picked up a package of chocolate cupcakes from Sobey’s made by the brand Newton’s No Gluten. The product claimed to be free of the most common allergens, specifically the allergens I personally am intolerant to, so I figured I would give it a try and see whether or not … More Newton’s No Gluten
I am the type of person who consistently eats something I enjoy until I essentially become sick of it (weird, I know). As of late I have been enjoying my own noodle bowl concotion, therefore I thought I would share my recipe with others in hopes of it appealing to other foodies. You will need: 1 … More Simple and Fresh Noodle Bowl Recipe
Staying hydrated is an absolutely crucial component of living a healthy life. However, for a majority of individuals, ingesting enough water in a given day is a difficult task, and it can be challenging to fathom ways to incorporate more H20 into your diet. For me, personally, Mio is an absolute life-saver. If you’re unaware … More How to Drink More Water
Knowing which coffee blend best suits your palate can be a difficult designation. With so many brews, blends and roasts currently available, and arguably more developing in the future, the simple task of ordering a coffee can quickly become overwhelming. I thought I would create a post addressing the different types of roasts in hopes … More Know Your Roasts
I consume an astronomical amount of bananas, and I truly mean that. I will not disclose just how many I eat on a regular day, simply to avoid being judged, but I will admit that it is an abnormal amount. That being said, bananas are packed with numerous health benefits that I would argue not … More Bananas for Bananas
Roughly three years ago, I had food allergy testing done. I was experiencing tremendous discomfort, bloating and pain with a majority of what I was eating, and I learned through testing that I am intolerant to gluten, dairy, and egg. Intolerances are different from allergies in the sense that intolerances have less serious complications than … More How Food Allergies Impact A Relationship
This past summer, I had the pleasure of sampling cold brew coffee at my local Starbucks store. I had tasted iced coffee numerous times before, but never cold brew specifically, so I was quite intrigued as to what the difference between the two was. Holy moly, cold brew is infinitely better than iced coffee, in my … More What Is Cold Brew Coffee?
My mom has always had a passion for relieving bodily ailments naturally whenever possible, and through her passion, she discovered oregano oil and its benefits, which I thank her for. If you’re unaware of what exactly oregano oil is, it is an essential oil that is extracted from oregano leaves. Organic Facts offers a lot … More What’s With Oregano Oil?
Yesterday evening I concocted a rather tasty creation for dinner, and I thought I would share this concoction with my readers in case anyone is interested in creating an easy, fresh meal. It is nutritious, simple, and can further be made in advance and enjoyed the day after if you’re looking to save time. You … More Easy Rice Bowl Recipe
I came across an article via The New York Times the other evening titled “Farm Population Lowest Since 1850s.”Naturally intrigued, I began reading the article and was alarmed when I came across the following statistics: “An estimated 240,000 people left the land last year, dropping the nation’s farm population to its lowest level since before … More Where Did the Farmers Go?
The other evening I was experimenting with some of the items in my fridge, and in doing so I was able to create my own version of a taco recipe that actually produces a rather tasty creation. I thought I would share this recipe with others in hopes of encouraging folks to acknowledge being gluten, dairy, … More My Taco Recipe
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