Jan 30, 2012 Posted by denice johnson

creamy dill salad dressing

I created this recipe after trying a similar one at Costco one day. I would never buy a bottle of salad dressing when making your own is easy and far healthier. This dressing is a favourite in our family. Let me know if you try it! Bear with me on this ingredients list. I don’t measure for salad dressings. I add ingredients, taste, adjust and go. You should do the same with the list below. When it... read more

Jan 23, 2012 Posted by denice johnson

whole wheat waffles

This is an easy and healthy version of the traditional waffle recipe using whole wheat flour and skim milk. The recipe does call for 6 tablespoons of vegetable oil or melted butter/margarine but will work with as little as four tablespoons of same. If you choose to reduce the amount of oil/fats in the recipe you might opt for adding some yogurt or mashed banana to add moisture to the recipe. Please note... read more

Jan 10, 2012 Posted by denice johnson

salad in a jar

My family eats a lot of salad and I will be the first to admit that washing and chopping up veg is a right bother. Worth it, in my opinion, but a bother nonetheless. I’ve come up with a solution that makes salad consumption a breeze and eliminates the excuse of not wanting to go to the trouble. The easiest way to consistently eat healthy is to do as much of the work ahead of time as possible. Each... read more

Jan 12, 2011 Posted by denice johnson

Trikonasana – The Triangle

Trikonasana – The Triangle Pose – is a fundamental yoga posture with many health and fitness benefits. Tightness in the hips and lower back are a common issue for many people and this posture is effective in freeing up these areas. It is also excellent for releasing tension in the hamstrings, torso and upper back. Tightness in the hips, lower back and oblique abdominals can lead to many... read more

Jan 11, 2011 Posted by denice johnson

french onion soup

My kids love french onion soup. They go crazy when they come home from school and I’m chopping a thousand onions. It impresses the hell out of me that they’ll eat so many foods I wouldn’t go near as a child. They love the sweet flavour of the onions paired with the ooey gooey melted cheese and french bread on top. This is a definite family favourite. This recipe can be vegetarian or not.... read more