I am married to a cookie monster, he’s never met a cookie that he doesn’t like. What truly makes his inner cookie monster come out is when he walks into the kitchen and the smell of love, I mean cookies, smacks him in the face. I myself do enjoy a good cookie every now and again, and especially when accompanied… Read More
Healthy Holiday Rum Balls
Tis the season of holiday indulgence. Its a time to soften a little, letting go of routine and restrictions, and flowing with all that the season has to offer – less time working and more time with friends and family, a little less sugar free and a lot more “yes, please”, and definitely a couple of mid-week glasses of wine…. Read More
Chocolate Chaga Elixir
Two years ago Randy and I set out on a hike in the northern part of Ontario. Little did we know that we would soon stumble across the king of all medicinal mushrooms, Chaga. We hadn’t planned to foraging that day, but forage we did. When we set out on the trails we had nothing but snacks in our packs and our… Read More
Grain Free Nut & Seed Cereal
Yesterday was not such a sweet day! I woke up early, fresh from the long weekend, ready to tackle the week. I hopped in my jeep and headed towards downtown to prep for my afternoon “Smoothie booster” talk at CSI, a really awesome toronto based coworking space. I’m about halfway there, stopped at a red light when something comes over… Read More
Cheesy Kale Chips
I have to admit, Potato chips are my kryptonite. I can’t have them in the house, and when I do, I eat nearly the entire bag. Sure, I reach for the Kettle cooked, Gluten and GMO free brands but at the end of the day, A potato chip is still a potato chip. I try my best to make mindful… Read More
Chocolate Fat Bombs
If you follow me on my facebook page than you may have caught the latest video that I shared about how I combat acute pain. In this case, specifically neck and back pain. I injured myself on Sunday in a Softball game. Not exactly sure what I did, but I left the game feeling stiff and a slight pinch in my… Read More
Zesty Mexican Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing
Farewell Summer, and RIP to all of the summer plans that I didn’t quite get to! Yes, ok, there are still an official 15 days left of the summer season, but the fall weather has certainly already graced us with its presence. The air is crisp, the leaves are beginning their transition and the streets are earily quiet by 7pm…. Read More
Peanut Butter Thai Quinoa Bowl
Hello heat wave! Holy smokes, summer has arrived in the T.dot, the six, T.O., The big smoke…whatever you want to call this glorious city, one thing is for sure, summer is upon us! For me, Summer brings out a very playful, childlike side of me. I’m outside whenever I possibly can be. Playing softball, catch, walking the dog, participating in… Read More
Loaded Avocado with Cashew Sauce
I went out for an impromptu lunch with my sister last week to one of our favorite local organic restaurants. When she called to invite me out, I had just eaten my every day favorite snack – an apple with almond butter. I wasn’t really hungry but wanted to hang out with her, its rare these days that we get… Read More
Easy Homemade Granola
Most store bought cereals and granolas are touted as “Healthy” but the truth is that they are often loaded with sugar, unhealthy oils and fillers. That’s the bad news. The good news is that granola can still be a part of a healthy diet, if you know what to look for or better yet, if you make it yourself. This… Read More
Savoury Grain Free Muffins
Those days, those weeks, those months where everything seems to blend together, where you feel like you blink and are turning the page to a new month. December & January have been a lot like that for me- busy, but busy good. With that has come less time, or at least less desire to spend too much time in the… Read More
Hemp Seed Cookies
Did you ever think that you could enjoy a delcious, chewy, chocolatey cookie that is 100% flour free? what’s that you say? that’s right, No wheat flour, spelt flour, quinoa flour, not even coconut flour. Even better, you can make them and have them in your belly in under 20 minutes. Even, even better, they are jam packed with protein, fibre… Read More