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Veggie Tagine

Thumbnail image for Veggie Tagine September 29, 2009 by JBogle

As we head into chillier months, this Moroccan delight will fill you up while allowing you to use root vegetables, which store nicely into the winter. Tagine is a stew full of flavor and spice (but it isn’t too hot). It’s best served with a fresh loaf of whole wheat bread- something that isn’t [...]

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Simple Recipe: Potato Salad

Thumbnail image for Simple Recipe: Potato Salad August 27, 2009 by JBogle

Growing up on a farm meant growing up with potatoes as the staple for most supper meals, especially when my dad was cooking his favorite classic ‘meat and potatoes’.  They can be baked, mashed, boiled, fried – you name it, they can do it, and all while still tasting good!
Potatoes keep well in a root [...]

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Vegetarian BBQ delights

Thumbnail image for Vegetarian BBQ delights August 18, 2009 by JBogle

Summer is here and soon will be gone- so get out to your BBQ and enjoy the sun!
As a vegetarian, I never knew the wonders of the BBQ until this year. Now I’m a weekly user and I’m so glad I indulge in the charcoal flavor that comes with the BBQ. Try these [...]

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Fennel: two great salads, one amazing bulb

Thumbnail image for Fennel: two great salads, one amazing bulb August 17, 2009 by JBogle

Fennel is a nutritious and filling vegetable available through winter and very satisfying in the summer. It’s just coming into season now (early August), with smaller bulbs and as much greenery per plant. These salads are best served after a night of chillin’ in the fridge, and make great sides or healthy snacks.  
My favorite [...]

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Calgary Farmer’s Market: All this for $9.75!

Thumbnail image for Calgary Farmer’s Market: All this for $9.75! August 6, 2009 by JBogle

Yes — it’s true… you can get fresh, local produce for a steal of a deal! Don’t believe me? Here’s the price breakdown:

4 zucchini = $1 from Walker’s Own (AB & BC produce)
4 oranges = $1 from Walker’s Own
8 mushrooms = $1.50 from Walker’s Own
3 small fennel = $3 from Twin Valley Colony
1 bunch green onion = [...]

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‘Fulfillment’ Salad

Thumbnail image for ‘Fulfillment’ Salad July 28, 2009 by JBogle

This salad is filling, flexible and fun! An ideal meal-size salad that can adapt with the seasons. The ingredients listed below are my personal favorite combo, but they can easily be altered to each chef’s taste!
In a large bowl combine:
-1 large pack of mixed greens and/or spinach
-2 ‘Yves’ Veggie Chicken Satay Skewers, grilled and [...]

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