Holiday Recipes Recipe Index

Collard Greens with Coconut Milk - Kwanzaa Recipes - view recipe Long a staple of soul food, collard greens taste like a cross between cabbage and kale. The addition of coconut milk adds an exotic hint of ...

Festive Caramel Apples - view recipe The proverb "An apple a day keeps the doctor away.", addressing the health effects of the fruit, dates from 19th century Wales. Well here is a ...

Fruit Platter Healthy Holiday Recipe - view recipe Great Fruit Platter for any occasion. Whether you are planning a fancy reception or a casual get-together, use fruit to make a stunning and ...

Kolach - (Ukrainian Braided Ring-Shaped Bread) - view recipe The word for "circle" in Ukrainian is "kolo". This particular bread, sometimes called "kalach" as well, is served at a traditional Ukrainian ...

Orange Fruit Nut Truffles - view recipe This recipe is great in December and during the New Year celebrations. While walnuts are harvested in December, they are available year round a ...

Roast Turkey with Apple, Sausage, and Herb Stuffing - view recipe Traditional roast turkey is still the dish of choice for most holidays and evokes images of celebrations with family and friends. This is the ...

Roast Turkey with Apple, Sausage, with Herb Stuffing - view recipe Traditional roast turkey is still the dish of choice for most holidays and evokes images of celebrations with family and friends. This is the ...

Roast Turkey with Apple, Sausage, with Herb Stuffing - view recipe Traditional roast turkey is still the dish of choice for most holidays and evokes images of celebrations with family and friends. This is the ...

Zucchini Potato Latkes - Chanukah - view recipe Hanukkah is celebrated the end of December. One of the traditional foods made during this celebration is potato latkes. In this recipe you will ...

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Wellness Tip

Celery Think further than a Waldorf salad, with virtually no calories, celery is an excellent snack, and is an essential ingredient of many dishes such as soups and casseroles. A 100g of celery contains only 7 calories. Oriental medicine has long used celery to lower blood pressure.

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Feldenkrais Group Classes - Wednesday night Date: May 23, 2012 Location: Penticton & South Okanagan On going classes paid for 6 classes at a time. View Details

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Oats! To Eat or Not to Eat? Can oats be a safe part of a gluten free diet - That is the question plaguing many celiacs and those with gluten intolerance. For those newly diagnosed it is a question that they get mixed answers about and adds to the confusion they already feel. It is also a question that our editor has been asked often at events she attends and is unsure of the proper answer to give people. Armed with Health Canada and the Canadian Celiac Association’s position on oats this will hopefully help you to make an informed decision for yourself... Full Article

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Raisins in the Sun Category: Snacks Description: Raisins in the Sun are high in Iron. Great energy booster. This recipe is good for dealing with Anemia as the raisins contain considerable amount of iron which directly helps treating anemia. It also contains many members of vitamin-B complex which are essential for formation of blood. Copper in them also help formation of red blood cells. Raisins are obtained by drying grapes (green or black), either in sun or in driers, and look like golden, green or black gems. Indeed they are like gems when their nutritional values and health benefits are considered. The health benefits of raisins include relief from constipation, acidosis, anemia, fever, and sexual weakness. Raisins also help in eye care, dental care, and bone health. Full Recipe