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Jennifer Emilson, Food Writer
Toronto, Ontario
About me
Cooking up healthy, and sometimes indulgent meals in Toronto. The winners show up on my blog, The Lemon Apron. I cook & bake for volunteer work.
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http://www.thelemonapron.comFruit just past its prime, but still taste good? Agua Fresca it!
8yr

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lauren how?! looks so refreshing!
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etsummer Such a good tip!
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JenniferEmilson You can do this with melons, or berries, anything that can be pureed easily. Add as much water as needed to get the consistency you like, plus lime juice and some sweetener depending on the...
Local Asparagus is Booming! Harissa and Honey Marinated Asparagus.
8yr
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"Ontario Asparagus is in full swing right now. It’s a luscious time of the year at the markets, both St Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto, as well as all the local neighbourhood farmer…"
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gingerandchorizo Love asparagus!! This looks yummy!
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lauren Looks delicious! So happy asparagus is in season
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annefood That sauce!!! Mmmm
Taking all the bits and bobs in your condiment jars and making a stellar pasta!!
8yr
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"Everyone deserves a couple of recipes in their arsenal that gets them through the ‘brain dead days’ as I like to refer to them. Those days that are crazy busy, filled with st…" #NoFoodWaste
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DietID_TeamDietitians Ok I did something similar with Indian jarred condiments this weekend. I needed a fresh meal but had literally 7 minutes. I dumped a couple of different achaars (pickles mango and veggies) with...
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JenniferEmilson Yay! @Rachna
Took my Horchata (on the blog) and frappé'd it with raw cacao powder, ground flaxseed powder and maca!! Dessert for brekkie.
9yr

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gingerandchorizo Prost!!
Remember that totally sustainable 'veggie' Sea Asparagus? Here's a fresh recipe! Go find some or ask your independent grocer to source it 😉
9yr
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"A few weeks back I introduced you all to Sea Asparagus, Salicornia or Samphire. Remember that little twiggy thing that is not asparagus or sea weed?" #FoodRevolution
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gingerandchorizo Looks amazing!! What a great idea!!
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DietID_TeamDietitians So cool!
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JenniferEmilson I'm in love with this succulent. I'm shocked that more aren't aware of it. Totally sustainable, super healthy, higher in so many nutrients than kale, spinach etc. @Rachna @gingerandchorizo
A fresh summer dip of pistachios, feta, and glorious fresh herbs. With a kick. Dig in!
9yr
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"Let me start out by saying, I love pistachios. You all have probably already figured this out- they show up pretty regularly, either as a major component of a meal (see my French Toast with B…" #...
Keeping it light for our first hot day of the year. Melon, chestnut honey, Buckwheat granola and seeds!
9yr
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"Today was a day. A real doozy. It started at 4:30ish in the morning. Not that it needed to. That’s just when I woke up. I lay there in the dark, hoping for …" #FoodRevolution
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NehaNBB Awesome recipe. I learned about buckwheat being #glutenfree when I watched @buckwhat present at the spotlight event. And granola on watermelon!
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MrsXtina I never would have thought to try this. Super exciting Summer treat!
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JenniferEmilson Thanks so much! I grew up on Buckwheat so I'm always looking for fresh ways to use it ☺️ @NehaNBB
Make the most of melon season: quick salad of honeydew, cucumber & feta in a lemon, honey, EVOO & poppyseed dressing. Agua Fresca to drink!
9yr

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etsummer Just picked up a honeydew! Looks like I know what I'll be doing with it :) This is gorgeous.
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gingerandchorizo Another summer salad to die for!
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JenniferEmilson I love the contrast of the sweet honeydew, the crunchy cucumber, the creamy feta and the bite of the red onion!!