Simple, zingy, and astonishingly delicious–this homemade blueberry applesauce with ginger tastes sublime! Another batch needs to be made soon, because we can’t get enough! A friend called me up last Friday and asked if I could go with her to gather some surplus apples in the neighbourhood. The funny thing is, I had been hoping to score some free apples in the coming weeks. I … Continue reading Blueberry Lime Applesauce with Ginger
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”
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
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}
Crisp and refreshing, a simple cabbage salad gets lifted to greater heights with an exquisite sesame orange dressing. Never mind a main dish. All summer long I would be content with salads and desserts. I initially skipped adding any almonds, thinking that they might be cliché. But I tried tossing some in when I was finishing off the delicious leftovers, and was amazed. Just a sprinkling of almonds added spectacular … Continue reading Sesame Orange Napa Cabbage Salad
Deviled eggs can be enjoyed in at least 100 ways in my opinion. Taco seasoning, curry powder, or pesto sauce are just few possible variations on the standard recipe. This past weekend I enjoyed some topped with dill and a slice of sweet pickle. But olives are another way to add some Spanish flair to a such a classic picnic dish. And with olive tapenade, these … Continue reading Tapas-Style Deviled Eggs
Swirls and Spice 