Sandra VenneriMar 283 minWhat's a Nutritionist?"Health is wealth" and as my dear father said once at the dinner table to my sister and I, "If you don't have your health, you have...
Sandra VenneriMay 29, 20215 min5 Tips to Building Healthy Habits in Stressful TimesIt's been quite the year and many of us have been forced to go into hibernation. With stressful times comes the need for survival...
Sandra VenneriDec 29, 20174 minProduct Review: Circle with DisneyThanks to McCormick Spice company, I was gifted a $50 Amazon gift card for taking part in their online customer advisory surveys on...
Sandra VenneriSep 16, 20163 minHarvest Moon ReflectionTonight in Ontario is the Harvest Moon – a signal to past generations that the crop was ready. I thought it was fitting to reflect...
Sandra VenneriJul 13, 20164 minProduct Review: Starfrit Cherry PitterCherries are in full season, but my “season” started months ago. I undertook a project with 20 Valley Harvest Farms. I have been...
Sandra VenneriJun 23, 20164 minService Review: Loblaws Click & Collect Grocery ServiceNOTE: New blog post coming soon on my second attempt at using Click & Collect. Here’s a hint…. Use this code to receive $10 off your...
Sandra VenneriMay 29, 20163 minCherry Pitting: Home Hacks on TrialBeing a Niagara native and having met many people while working as a crop scout, I was fortunate enough to keep some as lifelong friends....
Sandra VenneriMay 12, 20161 min“Handy” Guide to Serving SizesThere’s a reason Nutrition Bites tag line is “helping you get healthier in little bites” 🤓 Well many actually but here’s one: Many...
Sandra VenneriApr 11, 20161 minA Crusty Idea for your Clumpy Brown SugarWe baked carrot muffins (from scratch of course) tonight since my little one wants to be cooking as well as her big sister. I love having...
Sandra VenneriMar 18, 20162 minPlaying with your foodIn the popular Pinterest era, most people post amazing creations of culinary arts for kid lunches and snacks in bento boxes and other...
Sandra VenneriJan 24, 20164 minTenota: Product & Service ReviewHow many memories do you have of a warm beverage and a special event or friend that shared that moment? It seems like tea and coffee...
Sandra VenneriJan 17, 20163 minMeal Preps aren’t just for Gym JunkiesSo I think everyone talks about how there is “no time” to eat healthy, home cooked meals. Really? (Ok, no guilt trip here about time...
Sandra VenneriDec 28, 20152 minCouponing: Kids Can!So as the fire finally burns bright at the year end, literally… … And a new fresh start is about to begin…. My mind went to coupons...
Sandra VenneriDec 11, 20152 minSometimes being a real mom means dry chicken nuggetsSo I’m all about the honest to goodness truth. Want to see the inside of my phone texts? Want to see I’m not perfect, nor claim to be?...
Sandra VenneriNov 9, 20152 minMy debut “bites” on the radio I was asked by a local radio station reporter, KD Grainger, to talk about Nutrition Bites. She caught wind of my Kids Cooking Classes and...
Sandra VenneriOct 28, 20152 minTime Management: In the kitchen?Transferable skills taught at home? Do you think that it’s only in school and jobs that teach them? Time management in the kitchen can...
Sandra VenneriSep 2, 20155 minLet’s get nuts and get crackin’: Tips to eat more mindfully but less in “weight”(This article was inspired by my very spicy chili recipe.) It is true that it takes up to 30 minutes sometimes for an adult, to feel full...
Sandra VenneriAug 19, 20156 minI went to a Food Fight and won!I was invited to participate in the Arts & Cookery Bank’s Food Fight this summer when I poked my head into their amazing heritage and...
Sandra VenneriAug 17, 20152 minQuality Frugal Food Tip: Want “Seconds” or “Thirds” in Fresh Fruit?On my gourmet Southwestern Ontario trip this past weekend (one day to be a blog post, hopefully soon), we stopped at Delhaven Orchards in...
Sandra VenneriJul 25, 20151 minIt’s official – I’m a Black Box Food Challenge Winner!So, a previous post on The Arts & Cookery Bank in West Lorne, ON did tell of the Food Fight Challenge that I was asked to enter. I’m...