This amazing ‘chocolate’ spread is perfect to use as a dip for fruit or spread on toast in the morning. No matter how you choose to eat it, you and your family will love it! Cacao Hazelnut Spread (makes about 2 cups/500 mL) What you’ll need: conventional blender 1 cup (250 mL) raw, ground hazelnuts…
Be My Guest
Over the past two years I have taught and fed more than one thousand people in my home. That’s a lot of guests! I’ve also served thousands more during my time in professional kitchens. But those people were mostly unknown customers; during service, I never really had time to leave the kitchen to ‘shmooze’ with…
Toasted Maple Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit and Pumpkin Seeds
Eating oatmeal when I was growing up consisted of opening a packet of instant oats and mixing with boiling water. Within five minutes of finishing the oatmeal, the dreaded (and expected) belly aches. These days I have re-learned to enjoy oatmeal by simply making it from scratch. And you know what? It’s can still be…
PSoapbox
In my Clean (your) Soul Food cooking classes I usually begin by introducing myself, explaining my culinary background, and what ultimately led me to eating clean. I also explain how me and my guests are a lot alike; I come home from the office, and like you try to figure out what to make my…
Lump Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are the perfect summertime lunch or dinner treat. Whether served on a salad of summertime greens or as an appetizer, these will impress your guests! Lump Crab Cakes (Makes five cakes) What you’ll need: 2 cups (500 mL) lump crab 1 egg 1/4 cup (60 mL) Dijon mustard ¼ cup (60 mL) toasted…
It’s Hockey Night In …
Growing up in the Toronto suburb of Thornhill, Ontario meant playing hockey was a rite of passage. I played competitive (AAA) hockey for the Thornhill Thunderbirds and skated the ice six times a week. I loved the team and I loved playing. I even loved the team colours, red and white – the colour red…
Cinnamon Candied Pumpkin Seeds
These sweet and salty pumpkin seeds are one of my go-to snacks every day. They’re slightly addictive, you have been warned! Cinnamon Candied Pumpkin Seeds (Makes about 2 cups (500 mL)) What you’ll need: 2 cups (500 mL) raw pumpkin seeds, shelled 1/3 cup (75 mL) maple syrup 1/3 cup (75 mL) ground cinnamon 1/4…
With Friends like you …
Most days I can’t remember what I ate for breakfast. But if you ask me what was on the menu on a specific night 5 or 10 years ago, I could probably recite every single plate. I also have a damn good memory when it comes to the big moments in my life. One of…
Kick Ass Granola
Kick Ass Granola is simply the greatest granola you will ever make and eat. It’s the perfect snack for morning, noon and night! Kick Ass Granola (makes about 20 cups/5L) What you’ll need: 2 cups (500 mL) unsweetened shredded coconut 2 cups (500 mL) cacao nibs 2 cups (500 mL) pure maple syrup 4 cups…
Soup to Nuts
I lead two professional lives. I’m a chef, author, educator and clean eating advocate, but I also run a sales team for The Accurate Group of Companies, a company my uncle started 45 years ago. Yep, that’s right. On top of everything you see, my food, classes, pop-up restaurants etc., I also help run a…