Meet Your Matcha Mmmm. Matcha tea. One of my favourites! I honestly have no idea when or where I was introduced to it, but it has been a staple in my home for many years. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea (pun intended), but it is one that I encourage people to try as the … Read more
I’m super excited to share this recipe with you as this is my favorite quick tofu recipe. Before I start I want to mention that it’s important to get organic tofu as most soy products in North America are genetically modified and you’d like to keep your foods as free of GMOs as possible. Yummy … Read more
Plantains are part of the banana family and are a staple in Caribbean cuisine. Plantains can be bitter, or sweet similar to bananas, but their ripening process is very much different than the common banana. The stage of their ripeness also dictates their flavour and uses. Plantains are never eaten raw, they are always cooked. … Read more
Who doesn’t like Moms Apple pie, a sprinkle of cinnamon on a latte or a bowl of warm oatmeal with the comforting aroma of cinnamon on it? Many people don’t realize that there are 2 types of this comforting spice. In North America the spice known as cinnamon is actually Cassia (sometimes referred to as … Read more
05.10.2017 Blog Entry #14- Natural & Custom Make-Up Remover Pads As I become more conscious of what I am putting into my body, it naturally makes sense to begin to consider what I am putting ON my body. Shampoo, conditioner, lotions, soaps, cosmetics, and cosmetic removing solutions are really just deliciously scented chemicals- some more … Read more
Two of my favorite healthy food choices – Sweet potatoes and Chickpeas. Incorporate these into a wonderful snack and you have spicy sweet potato hummus! Nothing is better than the taste of sweet and savory! This is a healthy dip for raw veggies like red pepper and broccoli and/or healthy vegetable crackers or I like … Read more
Over the last few years there has been a growing buzz and considerable promotion surrounding the multiple benefits of coconut oil. It seems there is some validity to all the hype and claims. So What’s The Deal with Coconut Oil Anyway? Known as a drupe in the botanical world, the coconut is a fruit with an … Read more
I have recently started sprouting and believe it is an important part of a healthy diet. I originally started because I completely dislike the taste of broccoli and didn’t think smothering it in cheese sauce was the healthiest answer. Broccoli is a power house in the antioxidant world, it has the high amounts of Vitamin C and as part … Read more
We have an old family recipe for Cottage Pudding. It is from my grandmother’s family and she may have been the first to write it down (mostly for the grandchildren so that we could enjoy this after moving away from home). I have altered this over the years as we moved to gluten free (GF) … Read more
Packed with beta carotene, iron and protein this light supper with a side salad is a must! Sweet Potato Crust Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiche Ingredients Coconut cooking spray 1 large or 2 small sweet potatos washed and sliced 1/8″ slices 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 small diced red onion 2 cloves of … Read more
