Pumpkin – Ginger Soup

Pumpkin – Ginger Soup

You can do a lot more with pumpkin than making a jack-o’-lantern… and we all should. Including pumpkin in your diet has so many benefits. It helps improve your vision, lowers cancer risk, can give you an immunity boost (great time as cold season comes) and...
Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Seed Oil Drizzle

Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin Seed Oil Drizzle

Ahh, the autumn has arrived. With Canadian Thanksgiving happening in October as the squash are in season it’s a perfect time for inspiration. Try a drizzle of Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil as the perfect compliment before serving. Ingredients⅓ cup Olive the...
Roasted Plums with Blueberry & Balsamic

Roasted Plums with Blueberry & Balsamic

The last of the summer days appear and suddenly you have a boatload of fresh fruit and vegetables — like these Italian plums we picked at my parents property on Gabriola. Delicious eating but there’s only so much you can eat at a time. What to do with...
Healthier Tuna Salad

Healthier Tuna Salad

I’ve always loved tuna salad but I gravitate towards the mayo which is higher in fat. It’s surprising how much more flavourful this is with Olive the Best Lemon Olive Oil (or try Persian Lime Oil). If you’d like it little creamy, like I do add a...
Leek & Potato Soup

Leek & Potato Soup

Ready in 30 minutes this soup can make a hardy meal especially as we get into colder days. In this recipe we use the dark greensIf you like a higher protein version try using the white beans instead.Ingredients2 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, rinsed...