OHEA Members in the News!
May 13, 2013
Home Economists Join Call for Compulsory Food Programs - BLACKBURNNEWS.COM
Deb Campbell, P.H.Ec., speaks out on behalf of OHEA to address the need for mandatory Family Studies curriculum on Ontario schools.
Click here to read the article.
Home Economists Join Call for Compulsory Food Programs - BLACKBURNNEWS.COM
Deb Campbell, P.H.Ec., speaks out on behalf of OHEA to address the need for mandatory Family Studies curriculum on Ontario schools.
Click here to read the article.
May 2, 2013
The Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) announced the two winners of My Be Well Story contest that launched earlier this year. Congratulations to Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec., the national winner of the contest!
Click here to read the official announcement.
The Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) announced the two winners of My Be Well Story contest that launched earlier this year. Congratulations to Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec., the national winner of the contest!
Click here to read the official announcement.
April 17, 2013
Chocolate Vanilla Coffee Cake Recipe
Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., shares her Chocolate Vanilla Coffee Cake recipe made with Girl Guide Cookies.
Click here for the recipe.
Chocolate Vanilla Coffee Cake Recipe
Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., shares her Chocolate Vanilla Coffee Cake recipe made with Girl Guide Cookies.
Click here for the recipe.
April 14, 2013
Bring in Spring with Rhubarb - The Province
Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec., shares three rhubarb recipes to help you bring in spring!
Click here to read the article.
Bring in Spring with Rhubarb - The Province
Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec., shares three rhubarb recipes to help you bring in spring!
Click here to read the article.
April 3, 2013
Q&A with Home Economist on Laundry - Canadian Grocer
Mary Carver, P.H.Ec., talks to Canadian Grocer about how the laundry category has changed, and where it’s going.
Click here to read the article.
Q&A with Home Economist on Laundry - Canadian Grocer
Mary Carver, P.H.Ec., talks to Canadian Grocer about how the laundry category has changed, and where it’s going.
Click here to read the article.
February 24, 2013
Fun with Grains and Greens
Deb Campbell, P.H.Ec. and Elinor Humphries, BA, RHN, CCP of Alpha Vitality Nutritional Coaching will be doing a cooking demonstration in Erin, Ontario at The Scullery. First ten to register receive OHEA's cookbook, The Vegetarian's Complete Quinoa Cookbook. Click here for details.
Fun with Grains and Greens
Deb Campbell, P.H.Ec. and Elinor Humphries, BA, RHN, CCP of Alpha Vitality Nutritional Coaching will be doing a cooking demonstration in Erin, Ontario at The Scullery. First ten to register receive OHEA's cookbook, The Vegetarian's Complete Quinoa Cookbook. Click here for details.
January 31, 2013
Amy Snider-Whitson, P.H.Ec. shares advice and tips in the Canadian Grocer - Waste Not, Want Not, Trends and Grilling Partners.
Click here to read the articles.
Amy Snider-Whitson, P.H.Ec. shares advice and tips in the Canadian Grocer - Waste Not, Want Not, Trends and Grilling Partners.
Click here to read the articles.
January 24, 2013
Awaken Your Tastebuds with Edamae - GuelphMercury.com
Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., shares tips and recipes for incorporating edamame into different dishes.
Click here to read the article
Awaken Your Tastebuds with Edamae - GuelphMercury.com
Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., shares tips and recipes for incorporating edamame into different dishes.
Click here to read the article
January 9, 2013
New Year, New You - Keeping that Healthy Eating Resolution - Sunmedia
Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec., Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec., and Erin MacGregor, P.H.Ec., RD, share tips for keeping healthy eating resolutions. Also includes the Mexi Meatless Shepherd's Pie recipe from The Complete Vegetarian's Quinoa Cookbook!
Click here to read the article
New Year, New You - Keeping that Healthy Eating Resolution - Sunmedia
Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec., Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec., and Erin MacGregor, P.H.Ec., RD, share tips for keeping healthy eating resolutions. Also includes the Mexi Meatless Shepherd's Pie recipe from The Complete Vegetarian's Quinoa Cookbook!
Click here to read the article
January 8, 2013
Reduce Your Waist and Grow Your Wallet - Sunmedia
'Get the skinny on tweaking your food budget with tips from Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.'
Click here to read the article
Reduce Your Waist and Grow Your Wallet - Sunmedia
'Get the skinny on tweaking your food budget with tips from Mary Carver, P.H.Ec.'
Click here to read the article
December 23, 2012
Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec., discusses Christmas Dinner on CBC Fresh Air Radio.
Click here to listen
Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec., discusses Christmas Dinner on CBC Fresh Air Radio.
Click here to listen
December 17, 2012
Kelly Atyeo, P.H.Ec., writes Healthy Eating for Chicken Farmers of Canada.
1. Make Your Child’s Day a Balanced One!
2. Wonder Woman – She can do it all!
3. Kitchen Classroom!
4. For the Love of Your Heart!
5. Make Time to Enjoy Meal Time!
6. What a Woman Needs!
Kelly Atyeo, P.H.Ec., writes Healthy Eating for Chicken Farmers of Canada.
1. Make Your Child’s Day a Balanced One!
2. Wonder Woman – She can do it all!
3. Kitchen Classroom!
4. For the Love of Your Heart!
5. Make Time to Enjoy Meal Time!
6. What a Woman Needs!
December 17, 2012
Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., 'talks turkey' on CHCH. Watch the video here.
Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., 'talks turkey' on CHCH. Watch the video here.
December 4, 2012
Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., shares some of her favourite cookbooks to give as gifts this holiday season. Read the article here!
Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., shares some of her favourite cookbooks to give as gifts this holiday season. Read the article here!
November 16, 2012
Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec., shares low calorie, complete protein recipes from The Vegetarian's Complete Quinoa Cookbook with Canada.com. Read the article here!
Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec., shares low calorie, complete protein recipes from The Vegetarian's Complete Quinoa Cookbook with Canada.com. Read the article here!
November 13, 2012
Canadian Ingredients Theme for 2013 Milk Calendar. Jennifer MacKenzie, P.H.Ec. shares insights on the development of this years Milk Calendar! Read the article here.
Order your copy of the Milk Calendar here!
Canadian Ingredients Theme for 2013 Milk Calendar. Jennifer MacKenzie, P.H.Ec. shares insights on the development of this years Milk Calendar! Read the article here.
Order your copy of the Milk Calendar here!
November 3, 2012
P.H.Ec., Jennifer MacKenzie's Barley Bean and Risotto recipe was featured in The Peterborough Examiner. Click here to read the article - Hearty Recipes that Won't Break the Bank.
P.H.Ec., Jennifer MacKenzie's Barley Bean and Risotto recipe was featured in The Peterborough Examiner. Click here to read the article - Hearty Recipes that Won't Break the Bank.
November 1, 2012
Mary Carver, P.H.Ec., Jennifer MacKenzie, P.H.Ec., and Joyce Parslow, P.H.Ec., share tips for dealing with rising food costs. Read the article here!
Mary Carver, P.H.Ec., Jennifer MacKenzie, P.H.Ec., and Joyce Parslow, P.H.Ec., share tips for dealing with rising food costs. Read the article here!
November 1, 2012
Hearty recipes that won't break the bank! Jennifer MacKenzie, P.H.Ec. shares recipes in the London Free Press. Click here for the article.
Hearty recipes that won't break the bank! Jennifer MacKenzie, P.H.Ec. shares recipes in the London Free Press. Click here for the article.
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Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec. will be promoting The Vegetarian's Complete Quinoa Cookbook on October 15th on Breakfast Television and on City Line. She will also be at The Cookbook Store, 850 Yonge Street at Yorkville Avenue, Toronto at 6:30 p.m. for the cookbook launch. She will be joined by recipe contributors and fellow P.H.Ec.'s Barb Holland, Erin MacGregor, Michele McAdoo, and Joan Ttooulias to name a few. Click here to watch P.H.Ec. TV appearances promoting The Vegetarian's Complete Quinoa Cookbook. |
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Some other P.H.Ec. appearances;
October 15th: Deb Campbell – London Rogers 11:30 a.m. Rosemary Vanderhoeven - Woodstock Rogers Television - 12 noon. October 16th: Heather Butt and Donna Washburn – Rogers Daytime TV Ottawa 10:30 a.m. Jennifer Rennie – Barrie Rogers October 17th: Mairlyn Smith - CityLine Astrid Mushalla – CHCH 8:20 a.m. Barb Holland – Rogers Daytime TV Don Mills October 18th: Emily Richards – Guelph Rogers TV |
October 18th: Emily Richards – Guelph Rogers TV October 19th: Margaret Howard – Owen Sound Rogers TV Wendi Hebert will appear on CTV Kitchener. October 23rd: Wendi Hiebert – Kitchener Waterloo Rogers Daytime TV 10:00 a.m. November 3rd: Mairlyn Smith – Royal Winter Fair 1:30 p.m. November 12th: Emily Richards – CTV Kitchener |
Tune-in for information on the book, quinoa and some great recipes.
Canadian Health & Wellness Tour
Astrid Muschalla, P.H.Ec. will be doing nutrition and cooking demo presentations in eight cities across Ontario titled Going with the Grain – Using ancient grains in delicious easy recipes.
October 22nd: Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr, Milton, 905-875-1681
October 23rd: The Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N, Waterdown, 905-689-7880
October 24th: The Good Companions, 670 Albert Street, Ottawa, 613-236-0428 ext.100
October 25th: Gloucester Senior Adults’ Centre, 2020 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester, 613-749-1974
October 29th: Clarkson Community Centre, 2475 Truscott Dr, Mississauga,905-615-4840, x2120
October 30th: Horton Street Seniors Centre, 184 Horton St, London, 519-434-9114
October 31st: Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Road S, R.R #1, Ancaster, 905-648-3466
November 1st: Centre for Seniors Windsor, 635 McEwan Ave, Windsor, 519-254-1108
October 22nd: Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre, 500 Childs Dr, Milton, 905-875-1681
October 23rd: The Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N, Waterdown, 905-689-7880
October 24th: The Good Companions, 670 Albert Street, Ottawa, 613-236-0428 ext.100
October 25th: Gloucester Senior Adults’ Centre, 2020 Ogilvie Rd, Gloucester, 613-749-1974
October 29th: Clarkson Community Centre, 2475 Truscott Dr, Mississauga,905-615-4840, x2120
October 30th: Horton Street Seniors Centre, 184 Horton St, London, 519-434-9114
October 31st: Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, 622 Alberton Road S, R.R #1, Ancaster, 905-648-3466
November 1st: Centre for Seniors Windsor, 635 McEwan Ave, Windsor, 519-254-1108
October 28, 2012
Click here to read Mairlyn Smith's, P.H.Ec., article in The Province - 'Enjoy Pasta Italian-Style: Use Real Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Make Pasta Al-Dante for Best Health Benefits.
Click here to read Mairlyn Smith's, P.H.Ec., article in The Province - 'Enjoy Pasta Italian-Style: Use Real Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Make Pasta Al-Dante for Best Health Benefits.
September 26, 2012
Amy Snider-Whitson, P.H.Ec., and the Arthritis Society create a series of delicious, nutritious recipes in today's Toronto Sun.
Click here for the article.
Amy Snider-Whitson, P.H.Ec., and the Arthritis Society create a series of delicious, nutritious recipes in today's Toronto Sun.
Click here for the article.
September 22, 2012
Getting creative for lunch with gluten-free carrot cake cupcakes and chicken rice soup by Joanne Richard, Sun Media. Recipe courtesy of The Gluten-Free Baking Book by Donna Washburn, P.H.Ec., and Heather Butt, P.H.Ec. (2011, Robert Rose Inc.). Click here for the article.
Getting creative for lunch with gluten-free carrot cake cupcakes and chicken rice soup by Joanne Richard, Sun Media. Recipe courtesy of The Gluten-Free Baking Book by Donna Washburn, P.H.Ec., and Heather Butt, P.H.Ec. (2011, Robert Rose Inc.). Click here for the article.
September 4, 2012
Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., with 5 Back to School Tips and Recipes on the Food Network.
Click here for the article.
Emily Richards, P.H.Ec., with 5 Back to School Tips and Recipes on the Food Network.
Click here for the article.
September 4, 2012
Mary Carver, P.H.Ec., responds to the Study of the Value of Family Meals in the Ottawa Citizen newspaper.
Click here to read Mary's response.
Click here to read the study.
Mary Carver, P.H.Ec., responds to the Study of the Value of Family Meals in the Ottawa Citizen newspaper.
Click here to read Mary's response.
Click here to read the study.
August 20, 2012
Putting a Face to a Name: Dietary Fibre
by Carol T. Culhane, P.H.Ec., MBA, President International Food Focus Ltd., at Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST ) 50th National Conference, May 27–29, 2012, Niagara Falls. Click here to read abstract.
Putting a Face to a Name: Dietary Fibre
by Carol T. Culhane, P.H.Ec., MBA, President International Food Focus Ltd., at Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST ) 50th National Conference, May 27–29, 2012, Niagara Falls. Click here to read abstract.
August 5, 2012
Click here to read Mairlyn Smith's, P.H.Ec., article in The Province - 'Blueberries will Bowl you Over: Locally Grown Superfood is Small in Size but Huge in Nutrition and Flavour'.
Click here to read Mairlyn Smith's, P.H.Ec., article in The Province - 'Blueberries will Bowl you Over: Locally Grown Superfood is Small in Size but Huge in Nutrition and Flavour'.
August 2, 2012
Click here to read an interview of Heather Butt, P.H.Ec and Donna Washburn, P.H.Ec for a feature story entitled: Leave nutrition to professionals, experts say - By Doreen Barnes EMC, St. Lawrence Local Community News .
Click here to read an interview of Heather Butt, P.H.Ec and Donna Washburn, P.H.Ec for a feature story entitled: Leave nutrition to professionals, experts say - By Doreen Barnes EMC, St. Lawrence Local Community News .
August 2, 2012
Click here to watch Margaret Dickenson, P.H.Ec., from Margaret's Minutes on Rogers TV.
Click here to watch Margaret Dickenson, P.H.Ec., from Margaret's Minutes on Rogers TV.
May 31, 2012
People, Passion and Food - Ellen Pruden, Education and Promotion Manager, of Manitoba Canola Growers, interviews
Joan Ttooulias, P.H.Ec. Check out the interview and Joan's delicious No Knead Whole Wheat and Quinoa Bread recipe.
http://canolarecipes.com/people-passion-and-food/
People, Passion and Food - Ellen Pruden, Education and Promotion Manager, of Manitoba Canola Growers, interviews
Joan Ttooulias, P.H.Ec. Check out the interview and Joan's delicious No Knead Whole Wheat and Quinoa Bread recipe.
http://canolarecipes.com/people-passion-and-food/
May 16, 2012
Not Your Average Cookie Cutter Cookies
Ellen Pruden, Education and Promotion Manager, Manitoba Canola Growers, announces the winner of the Canola Cookie Contest held at the 2012 OHEA Conference in March.
Click here to check out the recipes and interviews with winner Katie Brunke, as well as the runners- up Emily Richards, P.H.Ec. and Cathy Ireland, P.H.Ec.
Not Your Average Cookie Cutter Cookies
Ellen Pruden, Education and Promotion Manager, Manitoba Canola Growers, announces the winner of the Canola Cookie Contest held at the 2012 OHEA Conference in March.
Click here to check out the recipes and interviews with winner Katie Brunke, as well as the runners- up Emily Richards, P.H.Ec. and Cathy Ireland, P.H.Ec.
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May 2, 2012
Watch as Dr. June Matthews, P.H.Ec. gets a heartfelt nomination from her student Rebecca for the Brescia University College Dream Maker Award. Dr. Matthews has inspired Rebecca to make a change in her life and hopes to inspire others. |
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March 21, 2012
Happy World Home Economics Day! Click the links to the right to view Mairlyn Smith's appearance on CityLine. Mairlyn celebrates PHEcs by bringing viewers back to the classroom to learn about some "Home Ec" basics in the the kitchen! |
March 27, 2012
Michelle Kwan Wins Award
Michelle Kwan of Ryerson wins the student Media Release Competition at the OHEA Conference.
Michelle Kwan Wins Award
Michelle Kwan of Ryerson wins the student Media Release Competition at the OHEA Conference.
February 8, 2012
Click here to review a message from OHEA member, Diane O'Shea, P.H.Ec. re: potential upcoming policy recommendations from a Public Health Ontario document entitled, "Taking Action to Prevent Chronic Disease in Ontario", where Food Skills would be compulsory curriculum in both elementary and secondary schools.
Click here to review a message from OHEA member, Diane O'Shea, P.H.Ec. re: potential upcoming policy recommendations from a Public Health Ontario document entitled, "Taking Action to Prevent Chronic Disease in Ontario", where Food Skills would be compulsory curriculum in both elementary and secondary schools.
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January 11, 2012
Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec. cooks up grab and go breakfasts on CityLine TV on Jan. 4, 2012. Watch it HERE! Check out P.H.Ec. Mairlyn Smith's promotional video for her newest cookbook Healthy Starts Here!
Geared to busy families, Healthy Starts Here! features recipes for both classic favourites and new spins on old standbys, including:
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October 21, 2011
This September, OHEA President Amy Snider-Whitson, P.H.Ec., was referenced in over a dozen online and print newspaper articles across the country about preparing a brown bag lunch for work and using leftovers to create great midday meals.
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/09/20/eating-well-while-at-work
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2011/09/20/make-the-most-of-leftovers-from-dinner-for-a-great-midday-meal
This September, OHEA President Amy Snider-Whitson, P.H.Ec., was referenced in over a dozen online and print newspaper articles across the country about preparing a brown bag lunch for work and using leftovers to create great midday meals.
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/09/20/eating-well-while-at-work
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2011/09/20/make-the-most-of-leftovers-from-dinner-for-a-great-midday-meal
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October 19, 2011
Enhance Flavour with Veggies Instead of Salt Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec. provides advice on reducing salt and increasing flavour with veggies in this media release. Her new book Fresh & Healthy - Cooking for Two, co-authored with Marilyn Booth, will be released Oct. 21st. |
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August 11, 2011
P.H.Ec. Anne Lindsay is interviewed at the Cookbook Store in Toronto about her new book Lighthearted at Home - A collection of new and revised recipes for healthy, nutritious food which still has lots of flavour. |
Watch below as Anne Lindsay, P.H.Ec. cooks a healthy meal for a family.
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June 21, 2011
Back to School with New Nutrition Standards
Amy Snider-Whitson, P.H.Ec. provides information on new nutrition guidelines for schools.
This release garnered attention from across the country with the article ABCs of Eating by Joanne Richard in over 20 SunMedia publications!
Back to School with New Nutrition Standards
Amy Snider-Whitson, P.H.Ec. provides information on new nutrition guidelines for schools.
This release garnered attention from across the country with the article ABCs of Eating by Joanne Richard in over 20 SunMedia publications!
June 1, 2011
Family Studies in Elementary Schools
Laura Featherstone, OCT, P.H.Ec. provides information on family studies in Elementary Schools.
Family Studies in Elementary Schools
Laura Featherstone, OCT, P.H.Ec. provides information on family studies in Elementary Schools.
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February 7, 2011
Cleaning Products - Is there a Safe Green? Mary Carver, P.H.Ec. provides information and advice on environmentally preferable cleaning products. |
For a list of certified EcoLogo® products, click on
one of the EcoLogo® icons below.
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