It’s that time of year again – the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one! I’m actually quite ready to say goodbye to 2014 to be honest. Although I feel that I grew the most I ever have in my life this past year, 2014 was also by far the most
Breakfast
Revamped Cinnamon Apple Eggy Bread
It’s become a Christmas tradition for the Hubby and I to cozy up on the couch and watch Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Christmas. Seriously, just try to watch that show and not drool an excessive amount. It’s impossible! First of all, his amazing kitchen alone makes me drool – then add in the food he makes?! Drool-o-rama!
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Dairy Free
Christmas Chocolate Orange Balls
Oh my, oh my! It’s only two days to Christmas!! (I count Christmas Eve + Christmas Day as “Christmas” because our family celebrates on Christmas eve too!) So – do you remember Terry’s Chocolate Oranges… that you SMASH?! I think they are still around actually, but I haven’t had one in AGES! Well, those are
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Appetizers
Vegan Roasted Eggplant & Parsley Dip
I’m very excited to have the lovely Abby from The Frosted Vegan guest posting on the blog today! Abby and I connected in the blogosphere this year and I’m so happy to have met her! She’s got a fantastic knack for creating healthy, delicious, and incredibly gorgeous vegan dishes over at The Frosted Vegan, and
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Healthy Eating Tips
NITK’s Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
Eeep! Christmas is only 2 weeks away! I’m super excited, with a little side of stressed – I haven’t come close to finishing my gift buying, but I always tend to get it done, right on time… yep, that’s me, Christmas Eve Day running around the mall like a chicken with my head cut
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No-Bake Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
Hello! Today, this delicious little recipe is being featured over on my lovely pal Deryn’s blog – Running on Real Food! Who doesn’t love gingerbread? Come on! Who doesn’t love chocolate?! … and who doesn’t love COOKIE?! … I mean cookies… sorry, I went a little cookie monster crazy there… Head on over to Running on
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Healthy Eating Tips
Finding Healthy Balance This Holiday Season!
I’m bringing this back from last Christmas on the blog – it’s just too good not to share especially because we all know that the holidays bring a lot of worry and temptation when it comes to food – especially if your trying to reach weight loss goals or maintain a healthy weight. When the
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Plantains “Foster” with Coconut Whip
Bananas Foster. Probably my most favourite dessert…ever. I know, that’s quite the claim. Of all the desserts out there though, Bananas Foster is like the creme de la creme for me! The first time I had it was at the Jasper Park Lodge years ago, and I was sold. It’s my Dad’s favourite too. So…
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Appetizers
Sweet Chili Acorn Squash Chips with Avocado “Ranch” Dip
So I did a little poll on Facebook and it looks like the Savoury won! So, here it is, a delicious, healthy, seasonal, and easy savoury recipe for you! It’s definitely the Season of Squash … well, winter squash that is – butternut squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, and pumpkins!! I was craving something savoury,
