There are so many ways to enjoy pumpkins this time of year and these cupcakes are a favourite in our house! They are grain-free, nut-free and sweetened with dates so fit most people's dietary needs and best of all, they are delicious! I discovered this recipe a few years ago in a cookbook called Nourishing [...]
The bounty from our garden today was squash! My neighbour gave me a tiny wee seedling back in the spring and as anyone who has grown squash before knows, we now have LOTS of squash! I've never cooked or tasted crookneck squash before and I was delighted to discover after doing a google search that [...]
I made this recipe today for the first time and it was SO delicious. Partly because the strawberries are the last of the harvest from our garden (I love eating the food we grow so much!) and also because I adore rose water. Any time I can infuse something with the smell or taste of [...]
I just made these beauties for the first time this morning...YUM! Love discovering new go-to recipes and this is definitely one of them. Simple ingredients, quick and easy to make, and everyone in our family gave them a big thumbs up. Next time I'll double the recipe! 1 cup oat flour 1 cup almond flour [...]
I am so delighted. Making the decision to grow some food has brought me so much joy and I feel tremendous appreciation for the simplicity of it all. Especially during a time when I often find myself fluctuating in and out of states of worry, distress and unease. As someone who is relatively new to [...]
For a while now I have been experimenting with different pizza dough recipes, trying to get the taste and consistency of thin crust pizza. As a family we don't eat any dairy, so the purpose of pizza for us is not just a vehicle for the delivery of cheese. Every aspect of the pizza has [...]
While not gluten-free myself, I do dabble in alternative flours and vegan arts as they create some very healthy and delicious options. Angela from Oh She Glows is one of my go to sites when I want something that tastes like the real deal but moves slightly toward the healthier side. A favourite in my [...]
The time has finally come. This is the year I am going to put in a great effort to be more mindful of the foods I am consuming. Obviously, cutting out gluten and refined sugars are high priorities. However, before I focus on eliminating foods from my diet, I would like to start on a [...]
So many of the goodies that we're bombarded with this time of year are loaded with sugar. And don't you find that they are everywhere, calling out for you to eat them?! Here are a few tips to help you keep your sugar consumption down as you enter the holiday season: Bake with whole foods [...]
Not only is November, the month of MOvember and men’s health awareness, it also happens to be World Vegan month. How do these cross-over you ask? The answer is well exhibited in this amazing recipe for the Sichuan delicacy, Ma Po Tofu. This past year, our family turned up the focus on eating a more [...]
