hello spring! It seems a bit ironic to be talking about Spring when we just got a huge dump of snow here in YEG…but it was officially Spring as of March 20th, and we really did have beautiful weather for the last few weeks so I’m moving in that direction and bringing Spring to NITK!
Dinner
Chilled Noodle Salad with Ginger Wasabi Dressing
Don’t you just love it when the stars align and great things happen?! Last week I attended an event I had been invited to, put on by Catelli to introduce their Healthy Harvest Ancient Grains Pasta! The event was also being hosted by Food Network Canada’s amazing Chef Lynn Crawford! I’ve been a fan of Chef Lynn since
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Appetizers
Coconut & Lemongrass Raw Vegetable Salad
When I was 20 I had my first real travel experience. Yes, I’d been to Disneyland and different areas in Canada before then, but I had never travelled overseas. This first big trip changed me forever. I backpacked through Thailand. Not only did it give me the travel bug and begin series of backpacking trips
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Dairy Free
Sweet & Savoury Fennel Chickpea Turkey Ragout
It’s bittersweet to be home again. Maui was amazing! Such a great vacation full of adventure and relaxation but it’s also nice to be back in my cozy bed, cooking in my kitch, and getting into the swing of routine again. That doesn’t mean I’m not already planning our next vacation though I just love
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Healthy Eating Tips
Maui Munchin’ Part 2 // O’o Farm Tour
Last week we visited a place in Maui called O’o Farm. This farm provides quality local produce for their local Maui restaurants to deliver a true “Farm to Table” experience. Luckily, at the farm we were able to experience a “Table to Farm” lunch, as they host a tour followed by an amazing luncheon! Throughout the
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Beverages
Carrot Cake Protein Smoothie Bowl
Ah, the start of March, makes me think of Spring! Although, we Albertans typically get winter for another two months or so… BUT I’m not thinking of that right now as I’m still basking away in the Hawaiian sun! Spring always makes me think of carrot cake, likely because of Easter so this recipe is right on
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Healthy Travel
Maui Munchin’ Part 1
Oh Maui… you’re a beaut…with your golden beaches, bright sunshine, turquoise blue water, cute turtles and striped fishies, and oh my those Acai bowls… you have my heart. We’ve been in Maui for almost a week now and have been enjoying it fully! I had the chance to scuba-dive for the first time ever which
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Dairy Free
Massaged Red Kale & Lox Nicoise Salad
Today we are off to Hawaii!! I can’t wait to get my toes in the sand! The hubby and I have some fun things planned for our trip that I’m excited to share with you along the way! I’ll be doing travel posts intermittently for the next couple weeks and there will be lots of
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Healthy Eating Tips
Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and this week I’ve been totally on my game – a Valentine’s Smoothie, some Valentine’s Waffles, and today’s little tidbit on my kryptonite…Dark Chocolate. Would you believe that I’m not even a big Valentine’s Day fan?! The Hubs and I always get each other a card and a little gift but it’s
