May 8, 2023
The dietitian in me loves an excuse to pack in extra veggies wherever I can, and cooking with turkey makes it easy. Turkey and veggies just go together – like peanut butter and jam or stir fry and chili crisp. … Continued
August 10, 2022
If you’re heading to the cottage, campground or your favourite cabin in the woods, here are five easy make-ahead meal ideas that save time so you can eat well and still enjoy the great outdoors. Turkey skewers I think … Continued
June 6, 2022
By Shannon Crocker MSC RD PHEc Maybe you grew up with the idea that salads are mostly lettuce with basic dressing. Maybe they were something to start your meal, or an addition to your summer barbecue table. But I’m here … Continued
July 1, 2021
By Shannon Crocker MSC RD PHEc 3 MORE WAYS TO ENJOY GRILLED TURKEY THIS SUMMER Whether you’re at the cottage, at a campsite, or hanging out on your patio, there’s nothing quite like cooking a meal over hot coals (or a … Continued
June 1, 2021
By Shannon Crocker MSC RD PHEc If you’re looking for something easy, healthy and tasty to enjoy outside on the patio, balcony or picnic blanket, grilled turkey salads are it! Turkey is perfect for grilling. Turkey is perfect for the barbecue … Continued
June 30, 2020
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Summer plans may look a little more muted than we all expected this year. Planning for regular outdoor meals, whether it’s around a physically distanced campfire or quiet cottage getaway, can … Continued
June 3, 2020
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Whether you’re hopping on your bike or firing up the grill, June brings warmer weather so that we can get outside and responsibly enjoy long awaited summer days. Here are three … Continued
July 9, 2019
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Summer finally arrived Canada and it’s full-on steamy! When it’s so hot outside, I head to the grill. If you ask my husband and kids, I’m a bit of a grilling fanatic … Continued
June 26, 2019
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications What do you think of when you think about cooking ground turkey on the barbeque? If I was a betting gal, I’d say burgers. Me too! You can’t beat the simplicity of … Continued
May 27, 2019
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Grilling season is FINALLY here! When warm weather hits there’s nothing better than a meal made on the grill that’s enjoyed while relaxing on the patio. Relaxation aside, grilling is one of … Continued
August 9, 2018
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications School may be back, but don’t fret, grilling season isn’t over yet! Despite starting up with hectic back-to-school routines – rushed mornings, packing lunches, running to after school activities, cramming in dinner … Continued