Lemon Herb-Roasted Chicken

Lemon Herb-Roasted Chicken

As soon as the leaves start to change colour I begin my weekly routine of roasting a chicken every Sunday or Monday night. A roast chicken is a delicious, warming and deeply nourishing meal. And as much as I love the roast itself, I equally love all of the many...
Change of Season Soup

Change of Season Soup

  This change of season soup is used as an immune system tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) during times of change or when you’re rundown. One of the best times to use this is immune booster is during those season changes where so many of us get...
Grilled Asparagus with Pine-nuts and Grapefruit

Grilled Asparagus with Pine-nuts and Grapefruit

1 bunch of asparagus – cut into 1.5″ pieces 1.5 tbsp pinenuts 2 tbsp Olive oil juice of ½ lemon and grated rind 1 small pink grapefruit peeled and remove pith and thin membrane so you are left with just the flesh. Cut each section in thirds Salt and pepper...
Dear Menstrual Cramp Sufferers

Dear Menstrual Cramp Sufferers

Spring is a natural time to focus again on our health. According to research about 60 % of Canadian women suffer from painful periods (source). I am hear to tell you that you do not have to suffer needlessly or continue to pop painkillers. Chinese Medicine offers a...
Spring Detox

Spring Detox

Here are some simple tips for a gentle spring cleanse to help leave you feeling light and full of energy: Drink a cup of warm water with lemon first thing each morning. This helps to get digestion going and lemon is a great aid in detoxifying the system Eat green...