The First Greens of the Season are Cleansing Bitters After a long cold winter, I get a feeling of warmth and contentment when contemplating a trek to the woods to forage for springtime edible plants. In the colder climes, this desire to seek out the first herbs of spring for cleansing and rejuvenating the body […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'The Culinary Adventure of Wild Autumn Harvests'. Ingredients 1 cup burdock root (fresh is preferred but dried can be used also) 1/2 cup carrots 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp sugar or honey 2 Tbsp dry sherry 1 Tbsp saké 1 tsp sesame seeds 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1) Julienne […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'The Culinary Adventure of Wild Autumn Harvests'. Ingredients 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1-½ cups sliced onions 2 (local) garlic cloves minced 1 cup burdock root chopped fine 1 cup carrot cut into 1” pieces 1 cup celery cut into 1” pieces 4 cups mushrooms 3 medium unpeeled sweet potatoes cut […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'The Culinary Adventure of Wild Autumn Harvests'. For this recipe you will need a 3 litre size glass or porcelain container. Ingredients 2 lbs. of wild grapes 1-1/2 lbs. sugar 1 tsp yeast 1 Tbsp wheat kernels 6-1/2 cups water (boiled and cooled completely) 1) Wash the grapes and remove […]

September is truly a wonderful time of year because we’re able to reap the benefits of fresh Ontario produce. There is a growing trend amongst consumers toward shopping at local farmers’ markets and either drying or freezing their finds to enjoy throughout the winter months. September is also the month to consider harvesting plants that […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'The Culinary Adventure of Wild Autumn Harvests'. (Makes about 2 cups) Ingredients 2 oz fresh goat cheese 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup autumn olives (pureed) 1/2 tsp sea salt 1) In a blender combine the goat cheese, vinegar, and […]