Welcome to my crazy world of real food cooking ...

Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

Every recipe on this blog is my own original effort and idea, so please pass 'em on, giving credit where credit is due.

Many thanks, and come back often. I'm really glad you are here!

:)

Sunday, 25 December 2011

Breakfast on December 25th -- our annual feast

We are lucky enough to have loved ones who join us for breakfast on the 25th of December every year. It's a wonderful way to spend the day when no one has to go to work, and we can all keep our worries and stresses at bay for the day. I use the term breakfast loosely. People started arriving late morning, and by noon everyone was here. But it's still breakfast, not lunch, even if we didn't do pancakes this year.


on the menu:

1. coffee and tea
2. savoury corn muffins
3. blueberry muffins
4. pecan date muffins
5. perfect baked vegetables
6. baked apple
7. little oranges
8. Uncle Ted's smoked salmon (for the non vegetarians among us) and crackers
9. maple pecan bars
10.  truffles
11. peanut butter cookies
12. roasted cashews
13. tamari almonds
14. Vegetable soup
15. beautiful bread

I love this day. It's a day where pretty much no one has to be anywhere, and people can come, hangout, enjoy some wonderful time with friends and family, and enjoy some yummy food.

I forgot to take a picture of the spread, but trust me it was a sight to behold.

Happy Holidays, everyone. I hope you spent it with loved ones!

p.s. This year instead of gifting to each other, we got a bunch of gift cards from Winners and took them to a shelter for abused women in East Toronto. Each year we have chosen a different destination for gifts, but I think next year we'll do this shelter again. That way the women there can get what they need for themselves and their children as they start a new life for themselves.

xoxo























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