I’ve known for quite some time that ginger and turmeric (both used heavily in Asian and Indian cuisines) are delicious in cooking and that they are also two rather wholesome ingredients. I’ve been cooking with fresh ginger root and turmeric powder for many years, mainly because I love the bold, savory flavors of Asian and Indian foods. Well, this past summer I learned that both components of this dynamic duo have many more...

After visiting several doctors for years trying to determine the cause for her symptoms, celebrity tennis player and seven-time Grand Slam winner, Venus Williams was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome in 2011. An incurable immune system disease, Sjogren’s affects the body’s moisture-producing glands and in severe cases can lead to arthritis and joint pain. The condition has so impacted Venus’ health and career that she was forced to...

It has been crazy around here! Between working on this site, helping with one of my Facebook groups and handling a few other things, I haven’t had time to prepare any food! The good news is that this site in its final stages of development and I should be done with the finishing touches sometime tomorrow. I have been pouring the majority of my energy into getting this place just the way I want it so that I won’t have to be...

As a wine lover, I make it a point to sample at least two new varieties each month; one red, one white. To be clear, I am not an expert on the subject, but through the years I’ve tasted quite a few and I know what I like. I’ve tried several wines of various prices and types, including Merlot, Bordeaux, Zinfandel, Chianti, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Vouvray, various blends, and so on. Some I’ve enjoyed more...

I’ve been thinking of picking up my video camera again. It’s been nearly three years since I shot this footage. That’s a long time! Back then I was focused on learning how to use the new tripod I had purchased while also learning the ins and outs of the video editing software I was using. But, as happens to many people, life got in the way. One thing led to another and before I knew it, three years had gone by without me...

Coriander leaves (also known as Cilantro in the United States), an essential ingredient in many Asian, Mexican and Indian dishes, are one of my all-time favourite herbs. From Vietnamese spring rolls and noodle soup to Mexican guacamole and salsas to Indian curries and chutneys, the versatility of these uniquely aromatic green leaves seems endless. In addition to the leaves, the stems are delicate enough that they can also be used in their...

I think yogurt (and to some degree, strawberries) might be one of those foods one either loves or hates. As it happens, I am a lover of both. And since I thoroughly enjoy most things smoothie, I welcomed this new variation with open arms. What better way to get a couple of servings of fruit and a good dose of acidophilus all at once. While many people in America are well familiar with smoothies, I’ve not met many who have heard of this little...