Nettie's

Happy to announce that my latest cookbook, The Fair Trade Ingredient Cookbook, is out now! Available where books are sold. You can purchase directly from my publisher Whitecap Books here. I wanted to write this cookbook because it is important to understand what Fair Trade is about and how one can live a “Fair Trade […]

Aromatic spices and dried fruit impart such a luscious taste in every bite. They bring out the best in each other. Not too sweet and oh so fragrant! My husband Jim says it tastes like a holiday treat. Dried fruit should be treated as a perishable ingredient with a long shelf life. Store dried fruit […]

From 6000BCE, ancient peoples grew the olive tree along the shores of the Mediterranean. Historians over the ages have sung the praises of olive oil. Consider its many uses- as a fuel, for skincare, medicinal and as a condiment. The olive tree is an evergreen, its leaves a light silvery green. The fruit has a […]

This upcoming Earth Day, April 22nd, I will be celebrating by teaching a 5-course plant-based cooking class at Nella Cucina in Toronto. CLASS MENU:·         Muhammara Dip with Grilled Pita ·         Spiced Apricot and Lentil Soup  ·         Hearty Black Bean & Vegetable Burrito’s (vegan or vegetarian options) ·         Dried Cranberry and Toasted Pumpkin Seed Quinoa Salad (pictured) ·         Dark Chocolate Fruit […]

I bet you can’t distinguish the bocconcini cheese from the tofu. They pair so well together. Serves 4 Ingredients:For the vinaigrette:1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about ½ lime)1 tsp balsamic vinegar2 tsp Dijon mustard1 small shallot, minced3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil¼ tsp sea salt1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper For the salad:2 large tomatoes2 […]