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Easter is a special time in our house. While we do take time to reflect and appreciate the significance of the holiday, let’s be honest, the Easter basket hunt is a pretty exciting part of the festivities! So what does the Easter Bunny bring to our house? My boys do have a few Easter sweet [...]
March is National Nutrition Month / Making Friends with Fibre This may be deemed a little personal, but bear with me as I ask, "Do you 'go' daily?" I know it is one of those topics that feels a little embarrassing to talk about but alas, here we are. For many a daily trip for [...]
As a dark chocolate lover, I am always happy when research confirms that in addition to bringing me joy, this decadent treat also has some added health benefits. But first, let's start at the beginning. Chocolate's history dates back to at least 2000 B.C. In its earliest days, chocolate was often consumed by the Mayans [...]
Rhubarb meets mango meets oatmeal meets coconut. This dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free experiment turned out fantastic!
This little addition will elevate your meal to a whole new level! With very little effort and a whole bang of flavour, impress your family with this quick & easy salsa! We recently paired this salsa with a delicious jerk chicken and roasted cauliflower. My mouth is watering remembering all the amazing flavours of that [...]
Chocolate chips & chickpeas are the winning combination of these 3C Cookies! Your chickpeas are going to shine in a whole new & unexpected way in this quick & easy recipe. 3C Cookies - Chickpeas, Coconut & Chocolate These chickpeas have no idea what just happened to them. They have [...]
Cornmeal Muffins Need a little something to go along with your stew or chili? Look no further! These quick & easy muffins go together in a jiffy & are totally worth the effort! 1 cup cornmeal (organic if possible)1 cup spelt or gluten free flour1/4 cup cane sugar2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp sea salt1 egg [...]
There really is nothing cozier to me than a warm cup of tea on a chilly day. I am so pleased to share with you a quick and easy chai recipe from my dear friend Joy. Not only is it delicious, it also features some spices that are good for us too! Cardamom - spicy [...]
Ah...nothing tastes more like summer to me than all the fresh produce that is ripe for the eating. One of my favourites is the the fusion of local strawberries and rhubarb! With strawberry season in full swing, I've got the perfect solution to your unruly patch of rhubarb! If you don't have any, ask around [...]
Thanks to all those who attended Taste of Woolwich! What a great time we had with baby animals, learning about bees, crafting with the kiddos, meeting the Cooking Ladies and plenty of fresh local produce to bring home to our kitchens. I am a firm believer in eating real food and the fresher the better! [...]