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by Paul Fassa  . Natural Society  . Recently by Paul Fassa: You’ve Been Lied to About the Fever  . We’ve been conditioned to accept pharmaceutical prescriptions from doctors or to buy over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals for pain relief. Some prescriptions can be...

  We have shared this before but feel it is worth sharing again.   1. Eat, but not all day long. Three meals a day, plus the children’s traditional after-school “gouter,” or snack, which might be a pain au chocolat, fruit or applesauce. When mealtimes roll...

These can be shaped to fit what ever you are using them for; hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, lobster rolls etc. The trick is NOT to let them rise. We have found that you don't even have to let them rest if you are in a hurry. We re-worked our recipe. They could...

Tempura is made by battering and deep-frying fish and vegetables. While not a part of classic sushi, modern sushi chefs have created tempura sushi by rolling a piece of tempura with rice and seaweed. Chicken, shrimp, squid and sweet potato are some of the types of...

Sometimes  “old” classic recipes are the best.  This recipe has to be from at least the 1950’s.  It was found whilst cleaning out my Nanna’s (Nonna’s) kitchen. . No need to have McIntosh apples any good baking apple will do.  Since the bottom is the top you can...

It seems that the concept of sitting down to a nightly meal with the family has gone the way of the Model T Ford for many families.  It was not that long ago that the entire family gathered around the kitchen table, with no television on or phones, and ate.  Along...

  3 cups/360g all-purpose flour 2 cups/400g granulated sugar 2 teaspoons/14g/10ml baking soda 1 teaspoon/1.9g/5ml allspice 1 teaspoon/2.6g/5ml cinnamon 1 teaspoon/1g/5ml nutmeg 1 teaspoon/2.1g/5ml cloves 1 teaspoon/6g/5ml salt 2/3 cup/151g butter or margarine 2...

1/4 cup/60ml olive oil 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1  French bread baguette, cut into 1/4 inch/6.35mm thick slices 3 tablespoons/45ml fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons/30ml olive oil 1/4 teaspoon/1ml salt 1/8 teaspoon/.5ml pepper 1 large tomato, finely chopped 3/4 cup/37g...

Is a cracked egg ever safe to eat? What you must know. Egg's shell and membrane work to protect the inside from harmful bacteria With the high price of eggs right now, it can be disheartening to open the carton at home and see that one or two of the eggs have cracked...

Pickled Beets . Serves up to 8 . 3 cups/1.124 pounds/510g/6 medium beets, roasted and peeled* 1 tablespoon/15ml fresh grated horseradish 8 whole cloves 1 cups/250ml white vinegar 2 tablespoon/30ml sugar 2 teaspoons/10ml YaDa Chef Maya Natural Sea Salt . In a large...

It is grilling season again.  One of the biggest problems is over-cooked under seasoned meat, fish and vegetables.  That and everything soaked in ooyie gooyie red stuff be it “BBQ” sauce or ketchup.  We find that quick pastes or “wet rubs” both flavour and help your...

YaDa Chef celebratory foods; as we enter a new year, it seems that the world shares the belief that certain foods bring good luck and prosperity. Each culture has a unique spin on these good-luck foods. The wonderful thing is that the availability of ethnic...

Almond flour is the secret ingredient in these crisp and tender chocolate chip cookies. For chewiest cookies, enjoy these warm from the oven. If you prefer them a bit crisp, wait until they've cooled before biting into one (or several). Store any remaining cookies at...

A variation on Jacques Pepin’s recipe. . Normally traditional Irish Soda Bread is made with a mixture of white and whole wheat flour along with baking soda and buttermilk.  When I was experimenting with Gluten free/dairy free recipes I ran across this and thought it...

Pecan Pumpkin Glazed Donuts: The winter is't the only time to enjoy pumpkin. Paired with a cup of coffee, you will be smitten over the spicy, sweet, glaze and crunchy pecan topping. . Pecan Glazed Pumpkin Baked Cake ​Doughnuts (gluten free, soy free and vegan) . Makes...

  makes 1 very large loaf   1 1/2 cups/375 ml warm water (110F/43C) 1 tablespoon/15 ml active dry yeast (about 1 packet) 1 tablespoon/15 ml sugar plus some for sprinkling 1/2 cup/82.5 grams if it's active and bubbly, and 125 grams if it's flat and fully...