Coffee is, for me personally, a rather absolute necessity in my everyday life. I am aware of the fact that I arguably consume too much coffee in a day, and I have done so for a long time. I began drinking coffee when I was around fourteen or fifteen, and I have been hooked ever since. … More How Much Coffee Is Too Much?
Roughly three years ago, I learned that I am intolerant to gluten. This in itself was unfortunate enough, however, to further add to my pain, I was informed that I am also intolerant to dairy and egg. Yes, you read that correctly. I am intolerant to the three most popular food ingredients, and yes, it … More How To Survive A Gluten-Free Transition
My dad and uncle are chicken farmers, and together they raise chickens for Maple Lodge, a poultry company affiliated with the Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO). I chose to focus one of my school assignments on the CFO, and after doing extensive research and learning about the company, I thought I would share my findings … More The Chicken Farmers of Ontario
On Saturday evening I viewed a documentary film with my parents titled Sugar Coated. Michèle Hozer’s efforts as the director, editor, and producer of the film allowed for Sugar Coated to win the CSA Donald Britain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary in 2016, and for good reason; the film probes the question as to whether or … More Sugar Coated: An Alarming Documentary
If you’re unsure of what exactly a detox smoothie is intended to do, it’s essentially a way of ridding your body of toxins and other negative chemicals in order to achieve a healthier state overall. There are different ways to practice detoxification in terms of the body, however I figure if you can do it … More Detoxifying Smoothie Ideas
Considering the beginning of another school year is underway, meal prep for parents and students can quickly becoming an irritating responsibility. It can be tempting to purchase a lunch everyday in order to save time, however this becomes costly and is often times unhealthy depending on the food venues available at your location of study. … More School Lunch Ideas
To celebrate my mother’s birthday my family and I had dinner at one of her favourite restaurants. Gran Sasso, located in Brantford, Ontario, offers absolutely fabulous Italian cuisine with such cuisine being genuinely authentic – the owners (Dan and Patty Mercante) explain on their website that their family immigrated from Castelli, Italy, to Brantford in … More Restaurant Review: Gran Sasso
Breakfast, for me personally, is an absolutely crucial component of my day. I eat breakfast immediately after waking up in the morning and I genuinely look forward to doing so. Considering how strongly I prioritize this meal, the food I consume is equally important, and I thought I would share my everyday breakfast with you … More My Everyday Gluten Free Breakfast
I hate to be redundant, and I have stated this numerous times previously here on my blog, but designating foods that are catered to persons with several food allergies that furthermore taste good can be quite challenging. Many grocers carry basic allergy-conscious foods, however after consuming the same foods for an extended period of time, … More Paris’ Gluten Free Market Place
Although I have sampled polenta several times already in my life, I recently began to cook with it and furthermore consume it far more often because of my gluten intolerance. I thought it would be beneficial to create a post regarding what exactly polenta is and how to cook with it in order to encourage … More How to Cook With Polenta
As I have previously mentioned here on my blog, my sister owns and operates her own business named Earthly Delights. Her business merchandise consists of fresh, chemical-free produce and furthermore handmade bath products containing essential oils, for example body scrubs and bath bombs. My sister has been working incredibly hard to establish her business, and … More The Lack of Support Regarding Local Businesses
I am often on the hunt for a new type of gluten free pasta to try, however this hunt usually proves to be quite challenging. Gluten free pasta often fails to taste good, to be entirely honest, therefore I am usually slightly leery when I am testing a new type. I discovered the Organic Mung Bean … More Product Review: Organic Mung Bean Spaghetti by Zeroodle
Veganism and furthermore vegetarianism have truly increased in popularity in recent years. Vegetarianism is a concept that has existed for decades, however veganism is more recent in its existence yet it continues to gain recognition in contemporary society. Vegetarianism is the choice to abstain from eating any animal-based protein, for example meat or fish. Veganism … More The Increasing Popularity of Plant-Based Proteins
My mom was kind enough to bring me home some chocolate chip cookies the other day that I can actually consume without having my head in the toilet. Although I most certainly am not a vegan, foods that are free of gluten, dairy and egg are typically categorized as vegan because they do not contain … More Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
One of the greatest things that comes along with the summer months and warmer weather is the multitude of fresh produce. Whether it be fruits or veggies, nothing tops the taste of fresh, local produce in the summertime, and strawberries are arguably one of the most popular summer fruits. Aside from being absolutely scrumptious, strawberries … More Why You Need More Strawberries In Your Life
A while back I created a post outlining some examples of ‘human’ foods cats should refrain from investing. I thought I would do a similar post outlining human foods that are dangerous for dogs, and the following information is derived from WebMD. Xylitol: This form of sweetener is used in some baked goods, candies and … More Can My Dog Eat That?
Drinking alcohol has become a sort of challenge for me since learning about my food intolerances to wheat, yeast and barley. It is rather unfortunate that these three grains are what typically compose the average beer, specifically because beer was my preferred alcoholic beverage prior to discovering my intolerances. I have essentially refrained from drinking … More Product Review: Somersby Hard Cider
Coming up with potential blog topics can be challenging. I always try to write about something that snags my attention on a given day, and today’s intriguing topic happens to be barbecuing. It may sound rather random, however it dawned on me today that barbecuing is arguably one of the most flexible means of cooking … More The Versatility of Barbecuing
Hamburgers have become a bit of a challenge for me in regards to my diet. I love hamburgers, don’t get me wrong, however unless I am eating homemade beef burgers I can never be entirely sure that I am eating a gluten-free patty. For this reason, I typically consume turkey or chicken burgers, but poultry … More Bison Meat: The New Ground Beef
Healthier alternatives in regards to fast food are tough to designate. I would argue that for a majority of individuals, the phrase “fast food” brings to mind the image of a greasy hamburger and heavily salted fries. While this may be the most common food combination offered by fast food chains, it does not apply … More Pita Pit: Fresh, Healthy Thinking
The area in which I reside is not exactly brimming with restaurant possibilities. Most of the eateries in the city of Brantford are chains (with a few exceptions), and after a while chains can become rather boring. Myself and my family prefer to experiment with more versatile and unique cuisine options when it comes to … More Restaurant Review: Stillwaters Plate & Pour
I am individual that consumes copious amounts of coffee. Arguably, I drink too much coffee, however if excessive coffee drinking is my biggest vice, I am not overly concerned. I thought I would discuss Keurig coffee machine systems in this particular post because of how often I use my own. I was having an insightful … More Keurig Coffee Machines
Yesterday afternoon my mom and I took a trip to the nearest Costco. Granted, it was not the best idea to visit the store on a Sunday afternoon considering it was an absolute nut house, however the trip was certainly beneficial in terms of the products we purchased and the money we saved in doing … More Costco
Spices are a fabulous thing to add to a majority of different culinary dishes and creations. They come in essentially every flavour and are each unique in terms of taste, however I would argue that a lot of individuals are reluctant to incorporate spices into their cooking dishes because there are so many to choose … More How to Use More Spice
Finding a gluten-free cereal that tastes difficult can be quite a challenge. I have found a fair few that I really enjoy, specifically the Power O’s brand (which I addressed in a separate post), but I am not the type of person that can eat the same cereal for months on end. I needed change, … More Product Review: Kashi Indigo Morning Organic Corn Cereal
Honey, for some individuals, is an essential dietary staple. It is a healthier alternative to standardized sugar in terms of serving as a sweetener and can be used in a variety of culinary dishes to present a unique and delightful flavour. In addition to being a tasty ingredient, honey offers a multitude of health benefits … More Manuka Honey
There are more and more sugar substitutes and alternatives being developed in contemporary society. Sugar is an integral component of the foods we consume on a daily basis, therefore it is important to be aware of what sort of sweetener is being used in the foods we are eating. Aspartame is arguably the most popular … More What is Aspartame?
I was fortunate enough to discover the brand Glutino a couple of weeks ago while grocery shopping for school. I was scrounging the gluten free frozen food section, attempting to locate a specific type of wrap I have been enjoying as of late, and instead came across Glutino’s white sandwich loaf. Gluten free bread is a hit … More Product Review: Glutino Bread
Okay, perhaps you looked at the title of this post and thought to yourself, “Man, she must be struggling to come up with blog post ideas”. Perhaps this is true, however I try my absolute hardest to compose posts on versatile and new material, and because I have not yet dedicated a post to rice … More The Versatility of Rice
We’ve all been there. You’re conversing with someone and you catch a whiff of your own breath and have to suppress the urge to gag because the scent is so foul. While bad breath can and typically is rather embarrassing, it certainly is not abnormal nor is it impossible to prevent or manage. The following … More How to Combat Bad Breath
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