So easy to make you won’t believe it, this paleo “oatmeal” is the best! And the minimum number of ingredients? Two. Coconut and banana. I sat amazed after the first bite! This ultra simple recipe came about because starting every day with eggs was getting boring. Furthermore, eating nothing but protein in the morning seemed to result in a headache. In my quest for variety in the grain free … Continue reading Instant Banana Coconut Grain-Free “Oatmeal”
Good bye gluten, hello easy lunch! These pigs in a blanket made with rice wrappers provide a superbly simple alternative to their doughy counterparts. Let the good times roll! Is avoiding gluten a good move? When I lived in Vietnam, I ate far less gluten than I do now. We also didn’t own a car, so I did a lot of walking, and I was ten … Continue reading Gluten-Free Pigs in a Blanket
Kohlrabi–that curious vegetable that abounds at farmers markets, yet few people know how to prepare. Wonder no more. Chop it up into a cool, colourful salad. White potatoes, move over, there’s something better. And feel free to spice up the flavour with a sprinkling of cumin or fresh herbs like basil. That’s next on my list to add. This summery salad was inspired by one … Continue reading Kohlrabi Cube Salad
Butter tarts are among the most quintessential of Canadian desserts. Rich and super sweet, most have too much sugar for my taste. Yet I believed that there must be butter tarts out there that have just the right amount of sweetness. And once I spied a recipe for Rhubarb Butter Tarts, I pounced. To my one little cup of chopped rhubarb I added an equal amount of fresh … Continue reading Canadian Butter Tarts with Berries and Rhubarb
Creamy coconut milk, naturally sweet bananas, and fresh B.C. cherries swirl together in this cool treat that offers guilt-free indulgence. Kissing sugar goodbye is a lot easier with ice cream like this! I’ve seen so many tempting ice cream recipes this summer, and I would love to try them all. Last week, however, I decided I needed to eat healthier so that I can keep … Continue reading Cherry Coconut Banana Ice Cream {Dairy-Free, No Added Sweetener}
After a month-long journey through the American midwest and two Canadian provinces, we arrived safely home a few days ago. Fresh vegetables were scarce as we traveled the interstates, and consequently they are what we crave. Let there be salad–and all manner of greens and farmers markets! Fried foods have been banned for the foreseeable future. It is lovely to be back in the … Continue reading Shrimp and Chicken Summer Rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce
Swirls and Spice 