On the crashing waves of the Spanish shore live these crustaceans that attach under the rocks. Dangerous to retrieve and can cost $500/kilo, it is rare to enjoy this delicacy. That's what makes culinary tours so special!

Gluten free doesn't need to be boring! Plantain pancakes in place of dinner rolls. Restaurante Vivo Tapas, Barcelona, Spain.

Just sliced tomatoes or work of art? Pan con tomate is a Spanish breakfast or snack food where tomato is rubbed on bread and topped with drizzled spiced olive oil and sea salt. Come on all, it takes 2 minutes to prepare and is delicious.

What's something else special about the GBC Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts? Award winning honey by beekeeper @psecord1 at this year's Royal Agricultural Winter Fair!!

Michelin Star Restaurant in Spain serves up lemon right. Did you know lemon peel or zest can help lower blood pressure? Now you do🍋

What does a chef cook after a Spain culinary tour? Seafood Paella of course! Sustainability sourced.Hello omega-3 fatty acids. Great for brain health.

Attended Beyond Borders Conference today for International Education Week. Food was unique and special...just like each one of the 7.7 billion people in the world. Thanks GBC students for supplying the food for this enlightening day🍐

Pop quiz! What has more calories and fat- butter or olive oil? Trick question as they are about the same. Olive oil contains fatty acids that are healthier for your heart than those found in butter. So if you enjoy butter, watch your portion size.

Check out GBC CHCA Instagram today to hear about the psychology of eating. Why do we eat more at parties? Is it the size and colour of the plate or maybe the colour of the food? Mythbusters by Dr. Linda Gillis.

What's that red disc? . Sundried tomatoes on pizza!! Thinking beyond pepperoni!

Question? What is the worst day of the year for a Dietitian who works at a chef school? Christmas potluck day. Chefs know how to do it better👩‍🍳

Sushi at Chef's House at GBC Casino Night! Did you know 100g of wet weight Nori (seaweed) has similar fiber to 100g of lentils.

For each 250 ml of unsweetened tea drank, there is a 2% reduction in mortality and cardiovascular events due to flavonoids. Same ones found in fruits and veggies.

Caper berry vs. Caper? A caper is the size of a pea and is the early flower bud of the plant. A caper berry is what is in this salad-size of an olive-and is what blooms after being pollinated. They contain an excellent source of the flavanoid quercetin.

Pumpkin Hummus. Not just for Thanksgiving. Great way to up your Vitamin A to fight off infections.

Germany is famous for their pretzels, sauerkraut and bratwurst sausage. Our degree students feature the nutrition and food science principles behind this cultural food. Adding fiber and iron rich ingredients to the famous soft pretzel.

Perfect soup night. Red lentils don't need to be soaked overnight so cook up in 20 minutes. That's one excuse gone for why you don't eat beans😉

Dairy products like feta cheese have been suggested to reduce breast cancer risk. wcrf.com Greece has lower rates of breast cancer than other European countries.

Enjoy your treats!! Take the guilt out of the holidays. Have a balanced plate with vegetables, whole grains and proteins before you indulge.

That bright orange fruit contains 3x the required vitamin C per day!! Move over oranges😉 It is guava.