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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough for Grilling on a Gas Grill

Makes 1 lb (500 g) or one 14-inch (35 cm) pizza round. The type of grill you use will affect the shape of your pizza. After grilling the bottom of the crust, the dough needs to sit over the indirect heat source of your grill (to avoid scorching). It all depends on the number of […]

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Green Tea

People have been drinking and cooking with green tea since 800 A.D. It has been considered a natural healer for the body and soul. The tea plant grows in India, China, and Japan and is cultivated throughout Asia and Indonesia. For centuries, tea has been prescribed as an antidote from depression, various plagues (inhibits growth […]

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Miso Buddha Dragon Bowl

Thick, salty paste made by cooking and fermenting soybeans and grains is called miso. Like fine wines, each miso has its own distinct flavour, colour and aroma. They can be used with nut butters, tapenade and even pesto. My favourite brand is handcrafted and barrelaged Amano, which keeps in the fridge for up to 6 months. […]

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Word on the Street Toronto

Pat Crocker and I will be making a special appearance next Saturday, September 25th at the Cooks ‘n’ Books Stage, part of Word on the Street Toronto. We’ll be doing recipe demos from our cookbook, Everyday Flexitarian, between 5 – 6 PM. Learn how to feed today’s modern family with main dishes that can be tailored for both […]

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Broths, Bouillon Cubes and Canned Soups

Read the labels very carefully when you purchase these products. Always check the amount of salt on the label. If buying commercial stock, buy “no salt added”. You can always add a small amount later. These ingredients have questionable additives. They are not natural and may include MSG or monosodium glutamate. The worst culprit is […]

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