Regardless if you're strictly following a Paleo or Gluten-free diet, many are choosing to cut back on grains. This can be tricky if you enjoy traditional granola. In an effort to create the satisfying fullness of granola without grains, I experimented with some ingredients I...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Huge score at the Farmers' Market this weekend: peppers galore! Oh how I love fresh peppers with a great dressing and a pop of fresh onion! This dressing is a B-vitamin powerhouse and super easy to make. Vegans (and non-vegans alike) rely on nutritional yeast for...
I came across a luscious tray of fresh figs today and couldn't wait to bring them home and start to experiment. Figs are mineral-rich and nutrient dense. Having only previously used dried figs, I was excited about digging in to these fresh figs. The rind...
These are easy. These are good. Enough said. Bananas, coconut milk, lime, chia, and maple syrup. How could you possibly go wrong? These are quick, tasty and nutritious. Simply combine a can of good quality coconut milk (I like Native Forest) with a banana, 4 tablespoons of...
This all started with beans. Canned beans, to be exact. You see, while I love the convenience of canned beans, I don't like the fact that many companies use cans with yucky BPA liners, and they also typically don't use organic beans. Discussing this with...
I've got cabbage. Lots of cabbage. So much cabbage that some might say I'm being a little pouty. I really shouldn't be so disrespectful because cabbage is a king. King of the cruciferous vegetables that is. While kale is the current darling of the vegetable...
I was under strict orders to bring both cookies and energy bars with me on my visit to see Dan at McMaster University this past weekend. Digging through various recipes I've prepared was a great opportunity to "tweak" some existing recipes. Tweaking is usually a...