Daniel's 5 Healthy Living Tips for Spring

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For a little change of pace, I thought I'd throw together some of my favourite "tricks of the trade", if you will, in the theme of Spring! Spring is a wonderful time to experiment with new recipes and cooking techniques. Have fun with these simple tips that will surely impress your guests this season!

#1) Whip up some quick Tomato Crisps by cutting thick, home-style tomato slices and popping them right in your toaster. Yum!

#2) Create thick, rustic peanut butter at home by running whole, roasted peanuts through your coffee grinder on the espresso setting. Where's my toast?

#3) A quirky twist on an old favourite: add equal parts heavy cream and orange juice and pour into a glass pitcher. This creamsicle - inspired beverage will have you, and the kids, lining up for seconds.

#4) True fans of the classic pancake will love my Pancake Stew. Using your standby pancake recipe, fill your Crockpot or slow cooker half full with batter (allow room for rising). Let it simmer all day for a rich, fluffy texture only found using my method.

#5) Sure we've all had store-bought aged cheese, but your guests will be enthralled when you bust out the real thing. Start with a pound of your go-to medium to strong cheddar. Remove the grate from any one of the furnace vents in your home and set the thermostat fairly high (around 75 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit). Place the block of cheese inside the vent and replace the grate (pets tend to find these tasty treats before they're fully ripe). Anywhere from 5 - 10 days should suffice, but for a true and traditional aged cheddar, a month will truly dazzle even the pickiest of cheese connoisseurs.

Hopefully I've inspired you to try out one of these creative recipes! Spring is in the air and cooking is all about experimenting in the kitchen. So grab your loved ones and embrace the beauty of this sunny season with knife and fork in hand.


-Daniel Greene

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