The At The Table Blog

Dr. Andrew Weil recently posted an article about his partnership with the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit organization that advocates for policies that protect global and individual health. EWG has recently released a Shoppers’ Guide to Pesticides in Produce. The 2010 version is based on the results of current research on nearly 96,000 pesticide [...]Read More...

Place the beans in a large pot and over with 10 cups of cold water. Soak the beans in the water at room temperature overnight. Bring the beans to a boil and then reduce the heat until the water is gently simmering. Cook the beans until just tender, about 45 to 60 minutes, and then [...]Read More...

Place the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-low to medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until lightly golden and aromatic, 4 - 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat. Lift the garlic out of the skillet with a slotted spoon and set it in your slow cooker. [...]Read More...

February is heart month. According to a recent report by the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadians are in denial about their unhealthy lifestyles and how it is robbing them of years of living healthy. The report suggests that people are not tackling risk factors that can be managed. It also goes on to say that, [...]Read More...

In a medium pan, heat the olive oil and cook the leek, garlic and fennel for about 5 minutes until tender. Do not let it get brown. Add the diced parsnips, vegetable broth, coconut milk, salt and pepper. 

Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes until parsnips are tender. Add the [...]Read More...

In a saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the onions are soft. Add the tomato sauce, kidney beans and/or chickpeas, corn, vegetables, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and basil and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 5 [...]Read More...