The expression “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade” has become very familiar in our house as of late. In December 2012, I was terminated from my dream job, yes the job that I had hoped to retire from in about five years. With an unemployment rate of nearly 10 per cent in the London […]

Gardening has always been important at our house.  To my husband, it is like a therapy. Besides that, who wouldn’t want fresh veggies all summer, followed by the fruits of one’s labour stored in the freezer for the winter. (Plant Care) Sadly, my husband has not been well for the past few years, so he […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'ODE TO THE NAVY BEAN'. Even without the bacon traditionally used in this dish, these baked beans are full of great flavour. (Makes 8 servings) Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package dry navy beans 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1 stalk of celery, diced […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'ODE TO THE NAVY BEAN'. I love vegetable soup and this recipe reminds me of the old story ‘Soup from a Stone’. I basically add whatever vegetables I have on hand. This is a hearty, healthy, and filling soup. (Makes about 8 servings) Ingredients 3 cups cooked navy beans 2 […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'ODE TO THE NAVY BEAN'. (Makes about 3 cups) Ingredients 1 medium beet 2 cups of cooked navy beans 2 large garlic cloves, minced Juice of 1 lemon (about 1-1/2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup olive oil Dash of sea salt 1) Preheat oven to 400F. Wash beet well and place on […]

A Staple Ingredient for Healthy Vegetarian Meals on a Shoestring Budget

Have you ever wondered why little white beans are called navy beans?