Riceberry — a whole grain rice that’s a whole lot of delicious

 Full of antioxidants, Riceberry is a hybrid rice developed in Thailand that has a beautiful rich purple hue. Thailand produces tens of thousands of varieties of rice but Riceberry's nutrient-dense qualities and nutty flavour has made it popular around the world.  The distinctive colour is from a naturally occurring flavonoid pigment that is

Vegans of Ottawa – Justin Seguin

 Photo credit:  Justin Seguin In this series, we chat with vegans from around the region to find out what it’s like to be plant-based in Ottawa, discovering tips and tricks for living a like a local - vegan style. Originally from Ottawa and currently situated in Kanata, Justin Seguin didn’t

Try this pho fried rice recipe

 For those of you who enjoy that pho taste, this recipe gives you a creative twist while keeping those authentic Vietnamese flavours in mind. “Pho broth infuses the rice with savoury notes of ginger, onion and spices in this fun twist on the Vietnamese noodle soup,” shares Tom Filippou, executive

The Gluten Free Diet: Why it Might Not be Helping You

 I have lost count of the number of clients at Ottawa Holistic Wellness that I have advised to go on a gluten free diet because I determined it would help their symptoms. For the vast majority, it was a positive experience. Their long-term chronic symptoms disappeared. For the minority, the

Spicy Shrimp Gumbo

 This spicy and textured gumbo tastes best served hot over a bit of rice. It also makes for great leftovers! Recipe courtesy of SideChef blogger Sami Berger Makes 4-6 servings Adapted from William and Sonoma cookbook. You can easily add other seafood or protein to the gumbo, just make sure to add them with just enough time

Kale, Brown Rice and Butternut Salad

 Recipe courtesy of USA Rice Federation. Kale and brown rice are a match made in nutritional heaven. Toss in crunchy slivers of butternut squash and drizzle with this refreshing dressing for a delicious, impressive salad that is ideal for the summer or fall, lunch or dinner, any day of the

Healthy Bibimbap Rice Bowl

 Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish that means mixed rice. Its rise in popularity might be its simplicity and flavourful kick in every mouthful. What could be easier, or more fun, than tossing vegetables, protein and rice in a bowl, crowning with an egg and then stirring together all the

Slate Grilled Chicken with Lemon Olive Rice

 Recipe courtesy of USA Rice Federation. Slate cooking, a rustic method popularized in France, makes outdoor grilling more versatile and entertaining. Using a sizzling hot slate tile is a great way to grill chicken alongside a delicious side of brown rice, which is not often prepared on the BBQ. Using

Herbed Crepes with Cheese, Rice, Spinach and Mushrooms

 These delicious vegetarian crepes are perfect for a weeknight meal or weekend brunch. Easy to make and easier to devour, these rice, spinach and mushroom filled crepes are likely to become a favourite recipe. Crepes: 4 eggs 4 1 1/2 cups milk 375 mL 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 325