Sherry Strong is a Food Philosopher and Nutritional Strategist. She is a Chef, Nutritionist, the Curator & Co-Founder of the World Wellness Project, former; Victorian Chair of Nutrition Australia, Melbourne President of Slow Food, TEDxTokyo 2009 speaker and was on the faculty of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition. Sherry's written & illustrated a book called 'A Return To Food - how going back is the way forward' and now founder of the Jiivala Holistic Culinary Academy & Mentorship Program for Holistic Entrepreneurs.
You don’t need to be a brilliant chef – this video shows the power of keeping it simple using quality ingredients and gratitude has to transform your eating experience. Some days, even chefs don’t feel like chefs and most days chefs at home create simple food that you don’t have to be a chef to…
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In case you didn’t see the blog article from last week, click on this link to read it here. It must seem odd that a food philosopher, (as I’ve branded myself for the last 15 years) would write a blog titled ‘It’s not about the food” and you’re right. Odd and counter-intuitive yet spot on. One thing…
by Sherry Strong, Author & Illustrator of Return to Food – the Life-Changing Anti-Diet When you really start to understand just how incredibly amazing your body is, you start change the way you look at it. When you move beyond understanding into appreciation for your amazing body you start to realize what an incredible gift…
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This recipe was made by my dear friend Viv who taught these as part of a Gluten Free class as part of the Return to Food Academy. I use patty pans and make smaller ones for more of a cookie/muffin top shape. I swear they last longer this way. Halve the baking time if you…
Are you new to real clean food or know someone who is but doesn’t know where to start? Return to Food is about how to develop a long term healthy relationship with good food. Every day, thousands of people make the decision to start eating better, but they get lost in all the short-term diets,…
This is a new twist on the old favourite chili with a lighter creamier touch and definite health benefits. You can use butternut squash and pumpkins are also interchangeable in this recipe. You can add some ground turkey if you can’t bear the thought of a vego meal but try the vego version first and…
Scarcity of quality food, quality of deep human connection, scarcity of trust, scarcity of love, caring, scarcity of purpose and vision is what we are filling our lives with today. But when you have a life full of all these things your life becomes so abundant that food is used for its highest purposes only…
If we had to source our food in nature, even the most healthy and environmentally sensitive of us would be eating very differently than we are now. Unless you are growing and sourcing all of your food, chances are this is true for you. The Consumption Concept bleeds into every area of life and is…
Not all food is created equal. In fact not all that we perceive to be food is in fact food as we’ve known it for thousands of years prior to this last century in particular. It all started with the refining process, great for gold and motor oils, not so good when it comes to…
The most revolutionary idea in nutrition is the most simple, so simple, so basic; it is about returning to nature and traditional ways of gathering and thinking about food. Nature’s Principle is: Nature tells us what to eat, the quantities to eat it in, how easily and when it is obtained in nature. That which…
“What is good for the planet is good for the body and what is good for the body is good for the planet. ” Sherry Strong Millions of people think they are eating food but in fact are not and it is unwittingly making them sick, fat and tired. There is a point where food…
This is a classic recipe from the Foodlover’s Workshop, the cooking school I started in 1993. I’ve served this dish hundreds of times in classes and for dinner guests and it is a hands down universally loved and favourited recipe. There are many variations you can play with but even the very basic throw it…
Spring is a big time for me. What does it mean for you? There is spring cleaning which we normally associate with the house. I’ve just moved from the Vancouver to Bowen Island which has been a great opportunity to clean out what is unwanted and have a fresh less cluttered start (see my kitchen…
A delicious and healthy alternative to your typical chocolate recipe. Download this great food guide and get the bonus how-to video with yours truly. Create this delicious and revitalizing recipe with your loved one on this special Valentine’s Day! Enjoy! Valentines Day Heart to Heart Recipe Guide
This easy to make and delicious salad dressing can be made in seconds! It’s made up of only 3 organic, low-fat, vegan and paleo-safe ingredients.
This makes the perfect gluten-free pasta noodle. Learn how to make delicious al-dente pasta noodles that will help you cut the refined carbs and lose weight fast. With the Julienne Vegetable Slicer you can make your favourite pasta dish faster and healthier than ever before. Find the amazing grater on Amazon Start with smaller, firmer…
Now that you’ve got this hot little baby in your hands and you know how to use it, you’ll also be pleased to know that this Julienne Veg Slicer, (what we affectionately call the Zuudle Maker) is simply the easiest grater you will find to clean. The main thing to keep in mind with any…
One of my favourite recipes for late summer to fall.
My friend Laura came to a Vegan Cooking Class I did at Jiivala earlier this year and fell in love with the Julienne Vegetable Slicer. http://www.laurasimonson.com One night at a mutual friends birthday dinner (Dwayne Klassen of the Remarkable Man Project http://www.RemarkableManProject.com) Laura literally raved about the grater and said her and hubby Gord have…
Check out the grater along with tips, strategies and links to lots of recipes for ways to return to eating real food and using what we call the “best Zuudle maker ever” on my Facebook community!
I affectionately call the Julienne Vegetable Slicer the ‘Zuudle Maker’ (I also tend to say it with an Arnold Schwarzenegger accent) as it makes in my opinion the BEST zucchini noodles ever which I’ve dubbed Zuudles! Now by looking at this site you make think I’ve gone Zuudle crazy and I would not blame you.…
Remember to appreciate all the effort that goes into obtaining all these ingredients in nature. If you had to do this in nature you would work off a great deal of calories. If you eat a lot of this slice and sit at a desk all day then you will be eating way more calories…
With this Sweet Potato, Black Kale, Black Bean Soup you just need to simmer over a low temperature until the potatoes are tender and easily broken. When soup is thick and potatoes are tender and falling apart
Almond milk is a beverage made from ground almonds, often used as a substitute for dairy milk. Unlike animal milk, almond milk contains neither cholesterol nor lactose. As it does not contain any animal products
As the winter approaches, how about a family favourite for breakfast (or any time of the day for that matter. Try this Porridge recipe, Porridge with Apples, Cinnamon and Walnuts. Allow 1/3 cup of organic rolled oats per person for breakfast, 1⁄2 cup for big eaters.