Like most recipes I create or alter, it's a combination of what I have on hand and what I have a hankering for. My son Ben has madly been creating in the kitchen lately, and we had half a can of full fat coconut milk...
The inspiration for this recipe came from Mother Earth Living magazine. I loved the idea of making edible bowls out of roasted squash. I experimented with melted coconut oil, balsamic vinegar and honey to make a nice glaze for the squash. I used a higher...
I've been known to enjoy chocolate. Enjoy it so much I experiment with homemade and often raw options. Most raw chocolate recipes rely heavily on coconut oil which is good and good for you; however, it can quickly melt and be messy to eat. Not...
You know me and my potions. At least once a day, someone will ask me, "What are you drinking NOW?" with a mix of curiosity and amusement. Not to disappoint, I thought I would experiment with yet another miracle elixir. Having a history of low iron,...
I think you'll like these. Yesterday morning, I felt like playing in the kitchen and creating yet another "energy ball". There's something so satisfying about dumping a bunch of healthy things in the food processor and ending up with a delicious and nutritious treat in...
Oh this was not only pretty, but really tasty! Pigment-rich foods make me happy - not only for their visual impact but because I know they're generously loaded with goodness...
Impressive nutrient density aside, I absolutely love the versatility of beets. They can be tossed in a smoothie, roasted to perfection, juiced, used to tint homemade lip balm (for real), and made into snacking chips - what other vegetable can boast that? On Saturday, I was...
We're so fortunate here in Orillia to have access to so much great organic produce. With this week's delivery from The Kitchen Garden Farm, we received some luscious arugula. Now arugula is one of those greens (like cilantro): you either love it or you leave...
When it comes to my water, I can't help myself. I absolutely have to doctor it up some how. It's a bit of a creative outlet and a fun challenge to figure out new ways to enhance my water. Ultimately, it ensures that I meet...
I recently had what I thought was a brilliant idea - stuff dates with brain-healthy walnuts. Easy, tasty, and nutritious - bam! Then I thought what would really knock them out of the park would be to dip them in chocolate. To keep them healthy,...
One of my dearest high school friends is admittedly more of a "food assembler" than "master chef". While she has always placed a premium on healthy meals for her family, the whole cooking thing did not bring much joy or tap into her creativity. You...
One night last week we both had a hankering for something sweet. Trouble was we had nothing in the house - oh no! No fear, Robb donned his magic apron and got right to work - is there nothing this man can't do? Within minutes, Robb...