Month: April 2012
Taming escarole and chicory
Chicory and escarole were originally used by Egyptians and Greeks, mostly as medicinal plants. The Romans ate the leaves and roots, which they also fed to the sacred geese of the Capitol.
Food safety concern for Chinese athletes
In recent years, we have grown increasingly aware of the huge safety issues affecting the food chain in China (high pesticide residue on vegetables, infected meat, counterfeit drugs, contaminated baby formula, etc). I was nevertheless flabbergasted when I saw an Italian TV report about the ultra-strict measures that Chinese sport authorities are implementing in order […]
Argan oil, green gold of Morocco
Argan oil is extracted from the fruit of the argan tree that grows only in southwestern Morocco. For many generations, Berber women have picked these precious fruits, peeled them and crushed the nut to remove the kernel, which is the source of the oil.
Be careful about what you drink
If you are following our GERD menus, you don’t have to worry about the ingredients in the meals. In fact, we avoid any food that irritates the oesophagus such as tomatoes, citrus fruits, mint and chocolate, and we limit the use of fats, fermentable foods and spices.
Art trip in Tuscany
When one hears the word “Tuscany”, gorgeous landscapes, rich artistic legacy, and unique culinary tradition all come to mind. If you have not yet made plans for your Summer vacation, my friend Mona Agia may have something different that will appeal to you: an art trip to Tuscany. The 14-day itinerary includes visits to such […]
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Even if you don’t care much about sushi, you may fall under the spell of 85 year-old Jiro Ono, widely considered to be the world’s greatest sushi master. His story is told in a documentary called “Jiro Dreams of Sushi“, currently showing in movie theaters across Canada.
SOSCuisine makes it to “favourite online service” status by the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association granted SOSCuisine the “favourite online service” status in its recent review of online resources for people with diabetes. It mentions that our diabetes meal plans meet the nutritional guidelines of the Canadian Diabetes Association, Health Canada and Diabète Québec. This article was published in the Spring 2012 issue of the Diabetes […]
Bike instead of pills
Recently, I stumbled upon this most interesting piece of news in a : about 50 doctors in the French city of Strasbourg will be allowed to prescribe their patients free use of the local bicycle sharing system, called Vélhop (French equivalent of the Canadian Bixi).
Easter brunch
Everyone knows that “brunch” is a meal that is consumed between late morning and early afternoon (between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.), and that it combines food and drinks that are common both at breakfast as well as lunch. But few people know the origin of this meal that is so popular, especially on weekends […]