Thanksgiving is almost here and our tummies are already grumbling at the thought of a juicy turkey with crispy, golden skin and a rich, creamy pumpkin pie. We all look forward to these comforting holiday classics, but why not spice up your Thanksgiving spread a bit by trying a new side dish? This recipe highlights…

By now, you, me and almost everyone else has fallen deeply in love with kale… or not. For many, the reasons behind a sudden love-affair with this spectacular superfood remain still something of a mystery. If you’re one of those few who have yet to succumb to its charms, here are a few facts that…

We’re crazy about winter squash. They’re gnarly, they’re curvy, they’re bulbous, lumpy and bumpy, and they are beautiful! They’ve got a ton of character, both in appearance and on your plate. Because there are so many different kinds, each with their own unique texture and flavour, we never get tired of them. Here is a…

Guest Blog by chef/R.H.N. Courtney Schwegel As part of a recent project, I created a recipe inspired by the amazing Vitamin A. Orange and yellow pigmented veggies like the yams and butternut squash in this recipe are rich in beta-carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in plant foods. Butter made from the cream of…

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie (by Courtney Schwegel – Chef/R.H.N.) Ingredients: I cup almond milk or other dairy free milk                        1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 a frozen banana                                                              2 tbsp oat bran 2 tbsp hemp seeds                                                                1 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds 1 tbsp MCT oil or coconut oil                                               1/4 tsp vanilla 1/8 tsp ground ginger                                                             A pinch each of nutmeg and…