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
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
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Breakfast
Red Velvet Waffles with Coconut Whipped Cream
Recently I was asked to apply to become an Expert Among Us for She Knows! My application was accepted and I’m thrilled to begin posting over on She Knows every once in a while! My first post for She Knows is for Valentine’s Day! I decided to go with an indulgent recipe that is surprisingly healthy! Since I’ve
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Appetizers
Canteen Inspired “Broccomole” Dip
“What the heck is broccomole?!” were the exact words that came out of my mouth as I was reading the brunch menu of a restaurant I went to recently with some friends. It’s a neat little place in Edmonton called Canteen and their brunch is delicious to say the least. I ordered the “Smoked Sablefish, Fontina
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Appetizers
Avo-Chicken Salad Bell Pepper Boats
What do you do when you have only 5 minutes to make lunch and have leftover chicken breast in the fridge?? You make Bell Pepper Boats stuffed with Avocado Chicken Salad! Or… Avo Chicken Salad Bell Pepper Boats! I was rushing out the door the other day to get to work for my first client and
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Breakfast
Nutty Quinoa Porridge and an Alter Eco + NITK Digestion Reset Guide Giveaway!!
I am so glad you are reading this right now. So. Very. Glad. Why? Because today’s post is a must-not-miss-post-of-epic-proportions!! I am doing three things in today’s post! 1. Sharing an über delicious, healthy, get-in-yo-belly recipe. 2. Hosting a giveaway with the fantastic Alter Eco brand 3. Releasing my first guide in the NITK GUIDES
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Beverages
Raspberry Apple Flax Smoothie
It might be safe to say that raspberries are my favourite fruit. Ahh… I’m torn, as I also have an intense love for bananas… and peaches… ooh ooh, and fresh summer cherries. But, if I was stranded on an island, with only one fruit to choose from, it would be raspberries. That’s my final answer.
