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Food not just about feeding hunger but nourishing soul Y ou know the feeling... you step in the front door of your home and a wave of comfort and completeness washes over you. The aroma of a pot of simmering tomato sauce coming from the kitchen makes its way towards you bringing with it some of the most vivid and tangible memories of your childhood. Is there anything more powerful? The excitement and anticipation drawn by theses captivating scents are not solely tied to eating a delicious meal, but rather the entire holistic experience of eating together as a family. In spite of all the modern conveniences and technology at our disposal today, we are spending less and less time at the table together as a family. I know this because I am guilty of it myself. Even as a chef and restaurateur I face these same challenges. We need to give ourselves permission to slow down, permission to return to the table. My nonna, Maria Domenica Baldassara, understood food was not just about feeding your hunger but was also about nourishing your heart and soul, it was a way to connect with family and friends. The greatest gift she gave our family was emphasizing the importance of cooking with love. She is the inspiration for HealthyFam and the majority of work I have done in my life thus far. Our founding partner, the Longo family, is committed to our program HealthyFam (aka Peach Crisp This is an easy recipe that can be used for any fruit application. If peaches are not your favourite, try apples, pears or fresh berries instead. Filling (for a 8" x 8" x 2" baking dish) · 4 cups sliced fresh peaches · ¼ cup brown sugar · Zest and juice of one orange · ¼ tsp salt · ½ tsp nutmeg Mix these all thoroughly then pour into a lightly-greased baking dish. Kids Culinary Community) where we bring children, families, and seniors together in the kitchen. Their support has empowered more than 500 people with the knowledge and enjoyment of food and good health through experiential learning programs. It would be my pleasure to share with you some of my favourite recipes that are simple and delicious like our featured peach crisp that is guaranteed to bring your family back together in the kitchen. On their own, ripe and juicy peaches are a healthy treat. Baking them with oatmeal and a bit of brown sugar raises peaches to a whole new taste level. They are high in fibre and potassium, and one peach contains 42 per cent of a child's required vitamin A intake. Vitamin A helps in eyesight development; great for all the books your eight-year-old will be reading this summer. Did you know a Finnish study suggests that oats may reduce the risk of asthma in children? At the very least, they help reduce bad cholesterol and blood pressure. Served warm, this peach crisp can certainly be savoured without any guilt. 7 | Friday, July 5, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Topping · 2 cups quick oats · ½ cup melted butter · ¼ cup brown sugar · ¼ cup whole wheat flour · ½ tsp cinnamon Mix together and then crumble evenly over peaches. Place in 350°F oven and bake for 45 minutes to one hour until fruit begins to bubble through crust. Serve warm. Delicious. -- Submitted by Julia Hanna, founder of HealthyFam G C Q . !L?? A STEP BEYOND IN CARE DO YOU HAVE: Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? Your local Tim Hortons is happy to bring you Tim Hortons Free Swim Enjoy complimentary swimming time at your local pool. For a schedule of times drop by your Oakville Tim Hortons Restaurant or visit www.timhortons.com. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 905-632-1414 728 Burloak Drive www.footandhealthclinic.com CHANGE? WE GET IT. North East corner of Third Line & Rebecca southoakvillecentre.com