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Lifestyle, Health, Nutrition & Inspiration from Luvo
Awesome Slaw
Delicious Slaw Recipes from Classic to Creative
Recently, I had the pleasure of dining at Lee–one of celebrity chef Susur Lee’s three restaurants in Toronto. I had been meaning to go for a long time, mainly due to a friend’s recommendation to try the chef’s famous slaw (nothing at all to do with the fact that my imaginary BFF Drake is known to frequent his restaurants–I swear).… Read more »
Make It in A Mug: Try Whipping Up This Quick Peach Cobbler
Peaches are one of the best summer fruits around if you ask us and seeing as it’s officially Peach Month, it’s time to truly show love for our fuzzy skinned friends.
There are lots of ways to celebrate Peach Month—with your morning oatmeal, in your water or even on the grill. Of course, peach pie and cobbler are both great too, but they tend to take a while to make. … Read more »
3 Amazing Moroccan Recipes to Try Now
Not too long ago, a friend and I hosted a Moroccan themed dinner party. Having neither cooked nor eaten Moroccan food before, I had a lot of fun testing recipes leading up to the dinner party day. I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious combination of flavors and textures central to Moroccan cuisine, especially the … Read more »
Fig & Orange Frisée Salad
This quintessential french-bistro classic (with my own twist) has been filling bellies at potlucks all over Vancouver the last two weeks. Eat it by itself with your favorite lean protein or pair it up with our Nine Grain Pilaf and Thai Style Green Curry Chicken.… Read more »
How to have a Clambake on the Grill
While a traditional clambake usually takes place on the beach—in a big pit with lots of seaweed—you can still partake in this summertime favorite, even if you’re miles away from the sand and surf. Luckily, clambakes can come in all shapes and sizes. All you need is a pot, a grill and of course some clams.… Read more »
How to Make a Meal Out of Toast
There’s something very comforting about the smell of toast. It reminds me of simple breakfasts of my childhood when I would go through different phases… there was strawberry jam week, then my … Read more »
Watermelon Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
It’s Monday! Yes, of course, but it’s also National Watermelon Day! An annual celebration in which watermelon lovers—of which I am a card-carrying member—take the time to celebrate the greatness of this special summer fruit. Serve it straight up at a picnic or corn roast and you’re a hero, for sure, … Read more »