Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Feeling Isolated? 4 Ways Baking can relieve Stress and Anxiety Feeling Isolated? 4 Ways Baking Can Relieve Stress Anxiety Believe it or not, you can find a source relief in kneading dough, whisking eggs, mixing colourful ingredients, and decorating cookies and ca...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] SIX SPICES & HERBS TO USE DURING THE HOLIDAYS When the holidays are upon us, many of us are taken back to a time in our childhood when we come across familiar flavours in baked treats and savoury Christmas dishes. We appreciate the scents and fla...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] FIVE CREATIVE DIY ORNAMENTS Why head out to the stores and spend money when you can make your own ornaments at home with your very own crafts, household items and materials. During this pandemic, it is much safer to come up with...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Vanilla: The Secret Culinary Ingredient Vanilla is considered an essential exotic spice that is used in all sorts of dishes and desserts. It is rich and fragrant and is an ingredient that most home cooks and chefs make sure they have in the...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE GREAT GIFT IDEAS START HERE The holiday season is quickly approaching and if you haven’t already done all your shopping yet, you may want to check out some of our favourite top selling gifts. Whether ...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Make Bath Time Fun with Our Bath Fizz Nothing says bath fun like bath fizz! Make bath an exciting experience for the little ones while gently soothing them with essential oils during their nightly bedtime routine. Clean and refresh your l...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Say No to Salt: Salt-Free Heart Healthy Seasonings Most of us know that too much salt in our daily diet can eventually become harmful to our general health. Salt consists of chloride ions and sodium, and while sodium is essential for proper body funct...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Tis the Season for Seasonings The holidays are quickly approaching and many of you home cooks will begin to gather your ingredients together for baking sweet treats such as delicious cookies, pastries, and other mouth-watering des...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Essential Uses for Essential Oils When we think of essential oils, our thoughts immediately turn to ideas of aromatherapy. Many people do not know how many uses there are for essential oils. From keeping your home clean and fresh and ...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] What’s Your Spicy Little Secret? The use The use of spices in cooking has been a common method of flavouring food for hundreds of years. Spices are generally a go-to ingredient for those that don’t want to add too much salt or fat in...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Demystify the Superpowers of These Superfoods We have all heard of the word superfoods, but what are they really? Superfoods are mostly plant-based foods, but they can contain some dairy or fish. They are believed to be jam-packed full of nutrien...
Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD] Umami: A Flavour Explosion Umami: The Fifth Taste ** ** ** If you’ve never heard of umami, you’re in for a real treat. Chances are that you have already experienced this explosion of flavour and just don’t recognize the na...