What is the best type of green tea to drink to prevent cancer? Green tea contains a compound called polyphenols, specifically catechins, which protect the plant from fungus and bacteria when it is growing. When green tea is harvested, the catechins remain in the tea that...
Unless you take turmeric as a supplement or make Indian food for dinner everyday, it can be quite challenging to get the bright yellow spice into your diet. As with most nutrients, turmeric is better assimilated by the body when it is eaten in a...
It's Channukah, which means it's time to eat lots and lots of latkes. These deliciously, Jewish savoury treats are also known as potato pancakes and they are a must this time of year. Traditionally, latkes are made with white potatoes, white flour and are fried in...
Cashew Sumac Kale 1 bunch of kale, chopped finely 1 cup toasted cashews 2 tsp sumac 2 tsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, pressed sea salt to taste Directions: 1. Rinse and chop the kale. 2. Saute the minced garlic in olive oil for a minute, until softened. Add the kale and sumac and...
Cooking with turmeric can sometimes be tricky- since it is such a vibrant, colourful spice. Turmeric is one of the best spices out there to prevent inflammation and cancer in the body, which makes it one of our favorite ingredients. This recipe is easy to...
Za'atar Tahini Roasted Vegetables 1 eggplant, sliced into thin discs 1 zucchini, sliced into thin discs 1 yellow pepper (or you could use red pepper), sliced into thin strips 1 bunch fresh asparagus, chopped into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped finely 2 Tbsp tahini 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp...
Coconut Flour Savory Snack Bread (paleo and gluten free) 1/3 cup coconut flour 1 cup red pepper, diced 2 cups baby spinach, finely chopped 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 tsp dried Italian herbs 1/8 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 4 eggs Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350. Beat the eggs...
Chimichurri Chickpea Salad 1 large can organic chickpeas large handful cilantro large handful parsley large handful green onions 1 small clove garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 2 lemons, juiced 2 tsp honey (or add more to your preference) 1 beet, grated finely or steamed in cubes 1 carrot, grated or chopped finely 1/2 cucumber, chopped in...
Lemon Spiced Moroccan Chicken 3 or 4 organic chicken breasts 2 meyer lemons (or regular lemon) 2 cloves garlic 1 inch piece ginger root 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cumin 3 tsp paprika 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 1/4 cup olive oil sea salt pepper 3 tsp honey 1 bunch asparagus 1 jar of artichokes Directions: 1. Combine the garlic, ginger...
Jicama is one of those odd vegetables that doesn't get used very widely in North American cuisine. Jicama is a root vegetable from South America that can be used as a great low-carb alternative to starchy grains and vegetables like potatoes, especially if you are...
World Cancer Day is February 4th. Continuing with the Union for International Cancer Control’s three-year campaign slogan “We Can, I Can”, this day highlights how we, both as a society and as individuals, can reduce the burden of cancer. Cancer affects everyone, but we all...
We thought it’d be fun to give you a peek into how we plan menus as private chefs. Whether you are curious about what our recipes look like or are a current client and want to know what other clients are eating, we’ve got some...