I had a few requests for another pizza we made at Growing Eden, using fresh beets from the garden. Ask and you shall receive! We made it the same day we made the Summer Harvest Ratatouille Pizza, so it has a lot of the same ingredients, but is a beautiful pink and purple colour. The … Continue reading
It is the peak of summer, when zucchini, eggplant and tomato harvesting is in full swing. When vegetables are freshly picked and taste their best, it’s the perfect time to experiment with your glorious bounty. One way to use your harvest is to make a delicious pizza. But, chances are that you don’t want to … Continue reading
I am always interested in trying new foods, and matcha was one that I have always wanted to try, but never really got around to buying it. What would I do with it besides make tea? Let me tell you that you can use matcha in both drinks and dishes, and the possibilities are endless! … Continue reading
In the summer, you will find more zucchini in the produce aisle than you know what to do with. Gardeners, like me, who grow zucchini learn to become very creative with their bounty, or try to pawn off the squash on their friends and family. Zucchini is a good source of the antioxidant group called carotenoids. Specifically, … Continue reading
Being outside on beautiful summer days in the warm sunshine screams for outdoor meals and refreshing beverages and desserts. When choosing a dessert, it can be difficult to find healthy options to enjoy with your friends and family that don’t contain a ton of added sugar and fat. Having a sweet tooth of my own, I try … Continue reading
I picked up my CSA harvest on such a beautiful Vancouver day. It feels like summer has arrived! This week’s harvest included: Daikon Radishes, Kale, baby Leeks and Onions, Lettuce, Arugula and Parsley. As I have been crazy busy with finishing up my food service practicum and working, I asked Paulo to make dinner one … Continue reading
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