For the record, I'm not vegan. I do, however, try to keep animal-based products in my diet to a minimum for a variety of health, ethical and economic reasons. I'm also a little averse to labels (such as 'vegan', 'vegetarian', etc.) becauseI feel they can be...
This is quickly becoming a house favourite. This plant-based dish will satisfy those following a vegan, gluten-free, soy free, Paleo diet...
This was all started with a lovely gift from the generous Dianne. I was given a freshly picked batch of rhubarb and immediately thought of creating a yummy crisp!I wanted to make a gluten-free version, and I also wanted to experiment with using the coconut crystals....
The upside of fall: warm, fragrant soups and stews. After yoga today, I had a hankering for a warm curry. Again, as is typical for me, I looked at what I had on hand: cauliflower, onions, coconut milk…we're off to a good start! This dish is...
I like ice cream. A lot. Me, who is ALWAYS cold, has been known to come in from the cold and reach for a bowl of ice cream instead of a warming tea - I know...
Oh how I love caramel apples! This time of year in particular, I just love the combination of a crisp tart apple and the salty sweet goodness of caramel. I found a recipe on my guilty pleasure site Thug Kitchen, which got me thinking about the match-made-in-Heaven...
Pretty much every time I think about "resolutions", drinking more water is at the top of the list. The fact that it keeps getting on the "list" should be a clue that I haven't found it easy to stick to. What has helped me significantly is to...
Juicing? Smoothies? What to do, what to do? It's kind of like trying to figure out what's better - getting a good night's sleep or drinking enough water. The short answer is...
While certainly not new, there's two new darlings in the nutrition world. Holy Basil (Tulsi) tea is considered the "Queen of Herbs" and the "elixir of life" for its many health benefits, most notably its ability to help the body tolerate stress; and gelatin (not...
This has quickly become my "go to" meal this summer. I have always been a super fan of avocados. They are about as close to a perfect food as any substance can be: so very nutrient dense and full of goodness. And don't be afraid...