Amelia the Omnivore

Witteveen’s Quality Meats first drew me in with the selection of organic and free-range meats. Many counters display local products, but Wit

So why do I eat the way I eat? Why don't I lie and just tell people I'm vegetarian? Why do I eat what's put in front of me sometimes, but no

Also, an update to the winner of "A Tale of Three Corns"! At the cottage this weekend, and with the guidance of Douglas the omnivore, I present our recipe for a stupidly good barbecued baked potato! Ingredients Russet potato(es) Butter Sour Cream Green onion Salt & Pepper 1. Poke holes in the potato all over with a fork. 2. Optional: Microwave for 5-15 minutes. This will speed up the cooking time if you're in a hurry. 3. Roast potato bare on a medium or medium/low grill. Cove

Brussel Sprouts White/Yellow Onion Garlic Olive Oil Optional: Summer sausage or bacon Salt & Pepper 1. Cut the bottom of the brussel sprouts. Peel the outer leaves and add to bowl. Cut remaining brussel "cores" in half and add to bowl. 2. Add a little olive oil to a wok/pan on medium heat. 3. Dice of a hunk of onion and 1-2 cloves of garlic. Add to wok and cook until clear. 4. Add brussels. Optional: Chop up summer sausage or bacon into small pieces. Add to pan. 5. Stir often

Cauliflower "Chicken Wings" - a great, healthy alternative when you get a craving for saucy wings! Organic Cauliflower, cut into "chicken wing" sized pieces 1 free-range egg Organic Milk Breadcrumbs Olive Oil Butter Hot Sauce (I use Franks) SauceWorcestershire 1. Pre-heat oven to bake at 400F 2. Cut up cauliflower into size of choice. I go for big, chunky pieces. 3. Mix together 1 egg and a splash of milk. 4. Pour bread crumbs into shallow dish. Optional: Add spices to taste

Or, an Update on Goal-Setting 2016 From Left: St Lawrence Market Produce - About $40 Spent Soup Base (Cilantro & Achiote) $4 Organic Canned Tomatoes $4 Beans $3 Corn $4 Roasted Red Peppers $5 Edith's Blend Coffee (Luba's Coffee) Arborio Rice $8 From Right: St Lawrence Farmer's Market - About $60 Spent Organic Shiitake Mushrooms Free-Range Eggs $2.50 Fresh Thyme Water-Buffalo Cheeses $6 & $8 Garlic Onions Peppers Summer Sausage (Small) $10 More Mushrooms (Cremini) Apples $7 Sw

This ShApril recipe is so delicious, satisfying and filling that I've made it twice this month! I have modified it slightly from the paleo recipe. This dish is a little high-maintenance to put together but definitely worth the effort! Original Recipe Here: Paleo Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala What I Did: 2lbs worth of free-range Mennonite Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless) 1/2 an Onion 4 Cloves of Garlic 2 Small Roma Tomatoes, pureed 1/2 Cup of Milk (any kind will do - cow

ShArpil 2015 is drawing to a close. Finally. And I have many reflections and introspections that I couldn't have predicted. My culinary creativity has vastly improved. My naturopath (ND) says I'm eating so well that I don't need to take a multi-vitamin. My energy is high, consistent, and clear. And my synapses feel like they are firing on crazy fast levels. This month, however, has not been anywhere near easy, or even really that fun. And one my biggest surprises is the utter

One Week In...a Rant! One week in. One long, roller coaster, emotional week in! It has not been an easy week. I've found myself moody, irritable, and hungry. I've also at times felt energized and inspired. But mostly (you can ask my husband) very very up and down. April 1st I came down with something. Or potentially had food poisoning (though my hubby and friend, who had eaten the same as me the night before, did not get ill). As desperate and enthusiastic as I was to start

ShApril Week One - What I've been Eating! Breakfasts Quinoa-Potato Latkes (used as a base for many breakfasts)* Eggs: Fried, Over-Easy, Poached; on top of latkes Omelette: Kale, tomato and shallot Fruits/Veggies: Sliced Tomato, kiwi, grapefruit, banana, apple, pear, celery Banana or Apple with fresh raw peanut butter (ground peanuts only) Morning Snacks Baked Apple with cinnamon and raw honey Raw nuts Raw Fruits/Veggies Sliced celery with fresh raw peanut butter Lunch Chopped