Chilled to the bone thanks to the frigid air, bitter wind and below freezing temperatures are typical Canadian frosty feelings in February. Wintertime self-love should be focused on eating nutrient dense grounding comfort foods. … [More...]
I love making healthy variations of some of my favourite, yet not-so-healthy dishes! When I am craving some comfort food this is one of my go-to pasta dishes. This dish is dairy free, … [More...]
Shortbread dropped off my Christmas baking list about 20 years ago when I resolved to only bake healthy treats, but I have to say this oh so simple vegan shortbread recipe would make any health nut proud.… [More...]
Living in the forest forced me to rethink my approaches to healthy cooking, and from that was born a whole new, healthier way of crafting one of my favourite comfort foods – vegan shepherd’s pie.
I discovered that I seem to have an intolerance to wheat and gluten, which has really thrown me for a loop in the kitchen. It is like starting from scratch again, especially on the baking side! I … [More...]
Who says gingerbread should be reserved for winter holidays? These vegan gingerbread cookies, made with spelt and coconut oil, are a snap to whip up, and they’ll spice up any picnic basket. Adults and kids alike will … [More...]
This vegan omelette has become one of my outdoor campfire food favourites. And, if you’re into wildcrafting, adding a chopped cattail to the fold makes it that much more adventurous. No eggs, means no need for refrigeration … [More...]
I ordered pad Thai at an Asian restaurant last year, and I left wondering if I should pass my recipe onto the chef. I’ve tested this quick and easy pad Thai sauce on just about everyone I … [More...]
If you’re a peanut butter lover, who also happens to be an aspiring health buff, making your own super-powered seed butter makes good health sense, especially since the combination of animal proteins with aflatoxins – the fungus … [More...]
I love making chia pudding because there are so many varieties I can make, depending on what ingredients I have in the house and what I’m craving that week! Another bonus is that … [More...]
