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The Complete Light Cookbook
Light cooking often trims flavour along with the fat, but Rose Reisman’s The Complete Light Kitchen is chock full of innovative dishes that will expand your palate, not your waistline.
Published in July/August 2008 issue of Off the Shelf.
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The True North Strong and Flavourful
Canada's culinary activist, Anita Stewart, serves up the nation's gastronomic memoir. The result of 25 years' of research, travel, experimentation and plain hard slogging, this comprehensive cookbook/travelogue/history lesson/scientific overview refuses to be pigeonholed.
Published in the May / June 2008 issue of Off The Shelf.
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Relishing Success
Former pediatric dietician, Marilyn Rootham, never dreamed her homemade jams would become of one of Ontario's most successful perserves company. Then again, she never expected to be selling edible body paint either.
Published in the Spring 2008 issue of Edible Toronto. Read the online version. Reprint available.
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Mom, the Kitchen God
In this essay, I recall learning to bake at my indomitable mother's elbow. She knows everyting. She sees everything, right down to the lone chocolate chip that has strayed from the flock.
Published in The Globe and Mail, March 12, 2008. Reprint available.
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Fruit Wines Come of Age
Once shunned for resembling cough syrup, the new generation of fruit wines range from sophisticated dry to alluringly sweet liqueurs. The only problem now is getting them to your table.
Published in the Winter 2007 issue of Edible Toronto. Read the online version. Reprint available.
Cover photo © Carole Topalian
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Romancing Elora
Alex Sgroi talks about hospitality, slow food and how he came to be dubbed "the most romantic of chefs."
Published in the Fall 2007 issue of Edible Toronto. Reprint available.
Cover photo © Laura Berman
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Femme Vitale: Food, the Universal Language - Column
Food is more than nutritional sustenance. Eating together plays a crucial role in our emotional lives.
Published in the Summer 2007 issue of Cahoots. Reprint available.
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Tea Anyone?
Don't like football? This scone recipe sets the stage for a sports-free Super Bowl Sunday high tea.
Published in the January 2007 issue of Relish. Reprint available.
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The Smart Choice in Hot Drinks
Tea is more than a warm drink. It could be the next brain food. While coffee might protect against type-2 diabetes and cirrhosis of the liver, tea -- black or green - contains a compound that fights age-related disorders like Alzheimers.
Published in the December 2006 issue of Alternative Medicine. Reprint available.
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Life's a Party
Don't fall for the culinary party line that fancy is festive and trouble-free is tasteless. Packed full of flavor, these quick and easy recipes will treat your guests to something special and leave you with plenty of energy to mingle.
Published in the Fall 2006 issue of Globe Gazette's WOW (courtesty of Relish Magazine). Reprint available.
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Healthier Cooking Oils
Confusing language and cryptic percentages cramping your culinary style? Find out which oils are the healthiest and how to use them best.
Published in the May 2006 issue of ePregnancy. Reprint available.
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Making the Most of the Microwave
Still using your microwave to warm leftovers, cook frozen dinners or zap popcorn? These tricks will help you think beyond the "microwavable" label and make this appliance earn its shelf space.
Published in the April 2006 issue of ePregnancy. Reprint available.
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Sweet News for Chocoholics
Chocolate just might make you a better mom. This piece looks at the link between women who ate chocolate when expecting and their calm babies.
Published in the February 2006 issue of ePregnancy. Reprint available.
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Old Meets New in the Kitchen
Against the speedy microwave, old-fashioned pressure cookers and crockpots didn't stand a chance. Thanks to re-engineering and new homecooking attitudes, they're making a comeback. This simple and delicious korma recipe shows you how.
Published in the November 2005 issue of ePregnancy. Reprint available.
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How Low (Carb) Can You Go?
Tempted to try low-carb, Atkins-friendly food to help keep your pregnancy weight in check? This article looks at sensible ways to eat healthy without giving up grains.
Published in the October 2005 issue of ePregnancy. Reprint available.
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No Passport Required
You don't need an ethnic cookbook to create meals with an exotic flavor. Practice your own form of fusion cuisine with these herb and spice combinations.
Published in the May 2005 issue of ePregnancy. Reprint available.
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Christmas Cocktails
If alcohol is off your list of seasonal beverages, you can still drink some Christmas cheer and not feel cheated. These recipes show you how.
Published in the January 2005 issue of ePregnancy. Reprint available.
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Pumpkin Perfection
The pumpkin's cheerful orange color means it's loaded with vitamin A. While you can justify digging into a slice of pumpkin pie for its nutritional filling, the crust delivers little more than fat. This clever crustless pumpkin pie saves enough calories you can splurge on a dollop of whipped cream.
Published in the November 2004 issue of ePregnancy.
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International Cuisine
If parenthood temporarily keeps you housebound, take an around-the-world tour without leaving the kitchen. With more than 100 exotic recipes from ten regions around the globe, The New American Chef is for the culinary adventurer.
Published in the October 2004 issue of ePregnancy.
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The Lowdown on Organic Food
If you're concerned about pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, antibiotics, growth hormones and other unnatural food additives, this article helps you get the most for your organic grocery buck.
Published in the September 2004 issue of ePregnancy. Reprint available.
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Amelian Island; Naturally Luxurious
With an all-natural spa, Segway tours, horseback riding on the beach and one of the largest migratory bird populations in the country, Amelia Island Plantation has the perfect mix of luxury and adventure.
Published in the May 2008 issue of Stone. Reprint available.
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Picture Perfect Elora
My Roadside Diary on Elora, a quaint historic village that turns spooky come October. Romantic restaurants, nature trails and limestone mills make this the perfect getaway for families, friends or cozy couples.
Published in the Fall 2007 issue of Edible Toronto. Read online version. Reprint available.
Cover photo by Laura Berman
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My Big Fat Snowboarding Lesson
This video shows me in the bunny hills of Mont Tremblant, Quebec, learning to snowboard. Who knew dancing lessons would pay off on this not-so-extreme adventure?
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Adventure Travel Advice
As the Outdoor Adventure Expert, I compiled a series of online articles covering everything from packing tips to extreme adventures. Whether you want to tree climb in Georgia, pan for gold in the Wild West or learn some money saving tricks with shoulder season, there's something for you.
Published online at Nomadik.com throughout 2006 and 2007.
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Paris in The Spring
A tale of love and backpacking gone wrong in the City of Lights.
Published in the Summer 2006 issue of Cahoots. Reprint available.
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Grace Note
A friend finds her voice during a New Zealand road trip.
Published in the Winter 2005 issue of Cahoots. Reprint available.
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Healthy Gardening Habits
Weeding, pruning, digging and raking put your body through the same paces as a workout at the gym. These before and after tips will ensure your garden provides pleasure, not pain.
Published in CanadianGardening.com. Reprint available.
Photo © Spin Melissa, published under a Creative Commons License.
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Garden Herbs
Anyone, even apartment dwellers, can grow these five must-have herbs.
Published in CanadianGardening.com. Reprint available.
Photo© Riina Palu | Dreamstime.com
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How to Host a Garden Tour
Follow these simple steps to leave your garden ready for its close up and you with enough energy to enjoy the day.
Published in the May 2008 issue of CanadianGardening.com. Reprint available.
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Green Gardening
When we landscaped, we incorporated recycling into our design. This wallet- and eco-friendly approach added character, not kitsch, to our property.
Published in the January 2008 issue of CanadianGardening.com. Reprint available.
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Hole in One
Don't like to plant tiny spring bulbs? Try this trick with a water-powered dandelion weeder.
Published in the September 2005 issue of Canadian Gardening. Reprint available.
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Femme Vitale: The Issues We Store in Our Tissues - Column
Emotional upsets - they aren't just in your head. Our bodies also pay the price. This article looks at healing modalities that treat the body and relieve the mind.
Published in the Spring 2008 issue of Cahoots. Reprint available.
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Femme Vitale: So a Duck Walks into My Column - Column
For the laughter issue, I take a look at the science behind the schtick and tell a few embarrassing stories along the way.
Published in the Winter 2008 issue of Cahoots. Reprint available.
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Femme Vitale: Risky Business - Column
Strange as it sounds, a bit of adventure is the antidote to danger. Find out why a dash of risk is the secret ingredient in the breakfast of champions.
Published in Winter 2007/2008 issue of Cahoots. Reprint available.
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Hellerwork
This little-known form of bodywork leaves you standing taller and feeling emotionally lighter.
Published in the November 2007 issue of Natural Health.
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Those Magic Changes - Cover Story
For Alternative Medicine's 100th issue, I spoke with Olivia Newton-John about beating cancer and why she's happier and healthier than ever -- both emotionally and physically.
Published in the October 2007 issue of Alternative Medicine. Reprint available. Read the online version.
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How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?
Widowhood takes a toll physically, as well as emotionally. This article looks at realisitc ways to get through the grief.
Published in the February 2007 issue of Alternative Medicine. Reprint available.
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Integrative Approaches to Reproductive Cancers
Alternative therapies won't cure cancer, but they can help women withstand the toxic onslaught of conventional protocols -- and they just might enhance survival rates.
Published in the Winter 2007 issue of Natural Solutions. Reprint available.
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The Blame Game
Researchers at Cornell University knew it would be easy to get people to judge someone harshly, but they never dreamed it would be this easy.
Published in the Nov / Dec 2006 issue of Spirituality & Health. Reprint available.
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Femme Vitale: Home Truths -Column
According to environmental psychologists, the difference between domestic Nirvana and household misery doesn't lie in luxury features. The power of place is key.
Published in the Winter 2006-07 issue of Cahoots. Reprint available.
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Femme Vitale: Live and Learn - Column
Think you can't teach an old dog new tricks? While children absorb language like sponges, adults brains have the edge in other ways.
Published in the Autumn 2006 issue of Cahoots. Reprints available.
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Femme Vitale: Present Perceptions, Malleable Memories - Column
We like to think our observations are accurate and our Kodak moments will live forever unchanged in our minds, but how we feel at the time an event occurs can affect what we remember later on.
Published in the Summer 2006 issue of Cahoots. Reprint available.
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Philosophy 101 Should Be Taught by Kids
Children seem ideally suited to tackle the tough questions like "Does God exist?" and "When is war okay?" And someone's finally recording their answers.
Published in the Sept / Oct 2006 issue of Spirituality & Health. Reprint available.
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Lights Out to Breast Cancer
The key to unlocking breast cancer might be in lighting. Could this explain why well-lit industrialized countries have five times the breast cancer rate than our poorer, electricity-starved counterparts?
Published in the July / August 2006 issue of Spirituality & Health. Reprint available.
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Womanly Workout
Belly dance is an ideal complement to Pilates. It draws upon cores strength and provides a surprisingly intense cardio workout. Sorry boys. Girls only.
Published in the July / August 2006 issue of Pilates Style.
Cover © Goodman Media Group, Inc. 2006
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Femme Vitale: Healthy Thoughts, Healthy Body - Column
Can you really smile yourself happy? Can your attitude undo a stress-reducing workout? This article takes a no-nonsense look at the mind-body connection.
Published in the Spring 2006 issue of Cahoot. Reprint available.
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Sole Searching
Do you slouch like the Pink Panther or sway your back like Daffy Duck? These postural sins can undo a workout. Learn to identify and counteract the strains of poor posture.
Published in the March 2006 issue of Pilates Style.
Cover © Goodman Media Group, Inc. 2006
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Femme Vitale: Friendship Factor - Column
Not only can friends save your sanity, they're good for your physical health. Finally, science catches up with what we've always known.
Published in the Winter 2005 issue of Cahoots. Reprint available.
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Vitamin Solutions
Is your vitamin releasing its nutrients fast enough for your body to absorb them? Or is your daily dose just money down the hatch?
Published in the January 2006 issue of Pilate Style.
Cover © Goodman Media Group, Inc. 2006
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- Christie's Corner - This blog is chock full of raves, rants and ruminations. I post recipes, anecdotes and a few firm opinions about food.
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- Accidental Hedonist - I'll be making an appearance every Tuesday on this popular foodie blog. Drop by for recipes, reviews and travel stories that will leave you hungry.
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- PWAC Guelph - The Guelph chapter of PWAC (Professional Writers Association of Canada) has hit the web. Here members post news, upcoming events and helpful hints on living the writing life to its fullest.
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- Nomadik.com - When I'm not being adventurous in the kitchen, I blog at Nomadik, where my outdoor misadventures serve as a warning to others. Those who shun Disney will enjoy destination advice and travel tips on locations that have no line ups, furry mascots or food courts.
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- Embrace Adventure - Did I really learn to snowboard after 40? Was I crazy? If you think it's too late to teach an old (or middle-aged) dog a new trick, I'm living proof it's not the case.
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The Corn Roast
The end-of-summer corn roast of my childhood brought golden cobs and the grey cloud of school.
Published in The Globe and Mail, July 16, 2008. Reprint available.
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Sticker Shock
Although my mother-in-law intended the belly dance bumper sticker as a vote of support, it leads to an embarrassing confession.
Published in The Globe and Mail, May 23, 2008. Reprint available.
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Stories of Strength
Two of my essays appear in this collection of inspirational stories from around the globe. All proceeds went toward hurricane relief.
Published thanks to Jenna Glatzer, 2005. Reprints available
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KnitLit the Third: We Spin More Yarns
Read my knitting confession along with stories from other writers who put can't get enough wool in their lives.
Published by Three Rivers Press, 2005. Reprint available.
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CBC Radio - Sounds Like Canada
Before being published in anthologies, some of my essays were recorded and broadcast on CBC Radio's First Person Singular.
Photo © Richard Gunion | Dreamstime.com
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Cup of Comfort for Women in Love
An argument over decor leads to my greater appreciation of history.
Broadcast on CBC Radio. Published by Adams Media, an F+W Publications Co., 2005. Reprint available.
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KnitLit Too: Stories from Sheep to Shawl
Can a man's sweater and his relationship with the woman who knit it survive drywalling?
Published by Three Rivers Press, 2004. Reprint available.
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Cup of Comfort for Sisters
When an autoimmune disorder robs my sister of her health, bath time takes on a whole new dimension.
Broadcast on CBC Radio. Published by Adams Media, an F+W Publications Co., 2004. Reprint available.
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Pilates Poster Girl
Although my sister recovered from an autoimmune disorder and became a Pilates instructor, I took a while to accept her health as permanent.
Published in the November 2005 issue of Pilates Style.
Cover © Goodman Media Group, Inc. 2005
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Feng Shame
This light-hearted spin on feng shui comes with a curse. It's folded two publications so far and badly injured another. Before reading, make sure you have your money corner in good order. Want to publish it? Go on. I dare you. I double-dog dare you!
Published in the September 2004 issue of Real. Reprint available.
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