How is it that two weeks at home can draaaaag by and two weeks in paradise is gone in a blink? Our Maui trip was absolutely amazing but went by way too fast. I could easily still be relaxing on the beach with my little nugget, sipping a mai tai, and taking in the stunning
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Healthy Chicken Shawarma Plate
We are off to Maui tomorrow… eeeeek! I am incredibly excited, not just to be in paradise, but to escape this endless winter we’ve been having here in Edmonton. S.e.r.i.o.u.s.l.y. It is still snowing almost every day. While it does warm up in the afternoons enough for most of the snow to melt, let me
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Zesty Orange Beef & Broccoli Power Bowls
Today I’m excited to be sharing another sneak peek into my newest cookbook…Power Bowls!! I still have “pinch me” moments when I flip through the pages, so grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to publish two cookbooks now (see my other one here)! Power Bowls holds a collection of my favourite breakfasts, meals, snacks, and
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Savoury Herb Potato & Tomato Baked Egg Skillet
I find January is a bit of an interesting month for food. On one hand you have the healthy “new years” trends and many are looking for light, refreshing, detoxifying recipes (like my lemon ginger detoxifying smoothie) and on the other hand, it’s still winter, and many of us are naturally craving warm, comforting dishes.
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NITK “Bounce-Back” Vitality Bowl
Wow, here we are, halfway through January already! I finally feel like I’m back in my groove as I was out of commission at New Years because of that nasty cold and flu bug that was going around. As much as I was hoping to start the New Year off with a bang, I had
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Easy Slow-Cooker Paella // GF
This recipe was originally posted in October 2013 and has since been rephotographed and revamped for relevancy and quality! Paella, a traditional Spanish rice dish has been around for ages and everyone seems to put their own spin on it. My spin, is to healthify it a bit, and simplify it, by doing the whole ‘set it, and
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Thanksgiving Abundance Bowl & Clinging to Gratitude in Times Like These
This post is in collaboration with The Little Potato Company It’s Thanksgiving this weekend here in Canada and the fall season is in full force. The ravine near our home is bursting with bright yellows and oranges as the leaves are changing and every morning there’s a crisp feel to the air that makes me
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3 Fast & Healthy On-The-Go Lunch Recipes For Fall
*THIS BLOG POST IS IN COLLABORATION WITH IHERB* Before I had Hemsley people told me all the time how life would be so different with a baby. While I unfortunately heard my fair share of horror stories I was also told many positive ones and assured that having a child would be one of the
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30-Minute Herbed Chicken & Potato Stew
This healthy homemade chicken stew recipe is the best! It’s creamy, easy, and totally dairy free and gluten free. Loaded with vegetables, chicken, and potatoes, it comes together in just 30-minutes. This week I pulled out my “winter bin” and swapped out my summer clothing and accessories for my favourite fall and winter items. I’ve