Navigating Emotional Pain
Most people aren’t fans of emotional pain. Nevertheless, it’s part of the human condition. Let’s look at ways to move through pain with more ease, and see what can be learned in the process. We’re in...
View ArticleGrilled Spatchcocked Chicken with Summer Herbs and Serrano Plum Drizzle
Garden herbs are bountiful in summer. Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme work in harmony with garlic and paprika in this yogurt-based marinade. Slathered over a spatchcocked chicken, which shortens...
View ArticleNutrition and Mental Health
O, to be the mule Motivated solely by a carrot at a hoof’s distance Rather than a man The slave to the Ruffles at arm’s length ―The Man and The Mule, Kenny Bodanis (1971 - ) It is a constant battle for...
View ArticleRoasted Red Pepper Salad with Hazelnuts
Luscious red, yellow, and orange peppers are a summer treat. Grilling intensifies their flavour, and the liquor they produce as they cool is the perfect starter for a delicious dressing. Olive oil,...
View ArticleGrilled Peaches with Rosemary Hot Honey, Yogurt, and Lemon Thyme
Peaches define the simplicity of summer. Juicy fruit, full of flavour, is made even more delicious with a quick grill, finished with a dollop of yogurt. Topping the warm fruit is a surprising twist: a...
View ArticleA Summer of Simplicity
Summer’s here! What better time to slow down and soak in the warming rays of the sun. The trap that many of us fall into during summer, though, is to aggressively seize the season by overscheduling our...
View ArticleOnce Upon a Midsummer’s Night
During warm evenings full of light and balmy nights under the moon, our senses are heightened. These moments in time are for savouring the sweet, sensual flavours of summer. A simple summer party can...
View ArticleWild Raspberry and Chamomile Enchanted Forest Pancakes
Soft, golden pancakes infused with calming chamomile and dotted with tart wild raspberries—nature’s own anti-inflammatory superfruit—create a breakfast that soothes the body and delights the senses....
View ArticleThrough the Fog
The ebb and flow of chronic pain is tough to navigate. A complex and deeply personal experience, it comes crashing in waves on some days and feels like treading water on others. This is a situation I...
View ArticleForager’s Fire-Grilled Wild Asparagus and Lemon Balm Gremolata
Crisp, fire-kissed wild asparagus is paired with a bright, citrusy gremolata made from lemon balm, a herb known to ease stress and aid digestion, for a dish that feels as vibrant as summer itself....
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