Over the past few years I have been a volunteer chef along with some friends at a local pre-school in my community. A large percentage of the pre-schoolers are homeless and in need of a warm, nutritious meal. They are provided with a daily warm breakfast, and lunch. Multiple groups/businesses take part in feeding the kids. Some dishes we have prepared in the past are:…
Basil has many health benefits, one of which is to clear skin blemishes because of it’s anti-bacterial properties. It also has a wonderful nutritional profile providing vitamins: A, K, magnesium and more. It is an ancient herb, that’s been around for centuries and grows all over the world. There are over 60 varieties of basil. It stays freshest in the refrigerator wrapped in a damp…
Two powerhouse fruits: Blueberries & Pomegranate combined to make one delicious purple shake! I use the Blueberry Pomegranate juice by Naked Brands, sold in the UK and US. This particular drink is yummy on it’s own, but I like to blend it in my shake. I have previously noted in a post the multiple health benefits of Blueberries, so let’s talk about the Pomegranate. This…
The lazy days of summer can get pretty steamy, but there is nothing more refreshing than an ice cold glass of ginger tea. I boil water in my kettle, and make decaffeinated tea in my teapot, and add a few tablespoons of honey and grate a tablespoon or so of fresh ginger to give it a zing. Once completely cooled, I chill it in the…