This is a variation of one of our favourite snacks/toppings at our house. Each time I make it, it's a bit different - chiefly influenced by what's on hand and what "moves" me. This is a great healthy protein boost, in addition to healthy fats,...
When I start to feel a little fatigued, sluggish, and for lack of a better word, "dirty", I find myself wanting to juice. Mostly because of time, I find myself "blending" vs "juicing" most days. Without launching into the whole blending vs. juicing debate (because...
I love experimenting with recipes and finding ways to make nutrient-dense foods easy to prepare and delicious. My boys really love these bars, and I thought I would try boosting the protein content with Sun Warrior sprouted brown rice protein powder. One scoop has 16 grams...
From the looks of things outside, it's going to be a while before we have lush, home grown basil ready for making into pesto. Having a craving for something pesto-like, I thought I would experiment with healthy greens that are relatively easy to access this...
I'm pretty sure it was the way they were cooked that has led to my life-long aversion to Brussels Sprouts. Those boiled, bitter, mushy cabbage-like things were not a family favourite. A legendary family story featuring one of my brothers further fuelled my reluctance to...
You don't want to eat this. I grew up with Comet, that nasty, abrasive cleanser which was used to clean kitchens and bathrooms. It's funny how we associate clean with certain smells. I spoke with the director of operations of a large recreational facility, and he told me...
One of my favourite things to enjoy this time of year is homemade soup. There is something so deeply satisfying, nurturing and warming about soup. Another thing I love is to come home to a fragrant aroma and knowing that the bulk of dinner prep...
There are not many days when chia and hemp seeds are not a part of my diet. Whether it's in a smoothie, energy bar, in my water, in a casserole, on veggies….these guys are part of my routine! While I won't be abandoning my chia and...
I absolutely loved peanut butter and lettuce sandwiches growing up. I loved the crunch of crisp lettuce and nutty, creamy peanut butter. While I haven't shunned grain products, I think it's wise to not always reach for bread, crackers and wraps when looking for a snack or...
Okay, in general I'm not a huge fan of canned goods, but they sure can be handy when short on time. I like to make sure though that when I do purchase canned products the cans have a BPA-free lining. Eden Organics carries a large variety...
Have you ever heard that expression about never putting anything on your skin that you wouldn't eat? It's good advice, as skin is your largest organ. Have you noticed as well, that many pharmaceutical drugs are now available in transdermal patches? That is because of the...
I have made this a few times over the last few weeks and really enjoy the comforting blend of flavours. Cauliflower really is in the league of "superfoods" such as kale, and is extremely versatile. I grew up thinking that cauliflower was limited to being boiled,...
