Ever since a BC Trip we took a few years ago I’ve had an intense love for apricots. Of course, British Columbia apricots are some of the best, and luckily we can get them here in Alberta when they are brought into the stores or when SPUD is carrying them! I had bought a nice
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5-Ingredient Vegan PB & J Ice Cream Popsicles
peanut butter… it’s a long time fave of mine. Even with all of the other nut and seed butters around in the stores now …almond, cashew, almond cashew, hazelnut, coconut almond cashew, pumpkin, and sunflower… I think I would still say that plain old reliable peanut butter is my winner. It just has a
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Breakfast
10 Minute Meal // Healthy Huevos Rancheros Tacos
This super simple, super fast recipe has been a staple in our house lately. The hubby and I have both been slacking in the planning-ahead-department, so for at least a few nights we’ve decided to whip up this dish because it’s fast and still incredibly yummy, balanced, and healthy!
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Light & Healthy Roasted Potato Salad
A Summer BBQ is never complete without a yummy potato salad, am I right?! I love that potato salad can be made in so many tasty ways! Unfortunately, traditional potato salad can be a little on the heavy side and not-so-waistline-friendly. When one of my clients recently requested a healthier potato salad recipe I went straight
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Recipe Round-Up
8 Simple Summer Grilling Recipes
One of the best things about grilling season is the simplicity of cooking. The process of grilling always adds so much flavour to whatever ingredients you choose to add to that sizzling grill, so there’s really no need to get complicated! I’ve collected eight fantastic grilling recipes from the blogosphere (and from yours truly) that are simple-as-can-be and
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Spice Rubbed BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Salsa Rice Plate
Unfortunately I can’t take full credit for this recipe. I wish I could, but I can’t. My wonderful hubby (hey sweetie!) is the master behind this amazingly delicious spice rubbed chicken – so therefore it is man-approved, so likely Dad-approved (well unless he’s vegan, then you could do spice rubbed tofu??) and would make a perfect meal
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Breakfast
Mango Chia Jam & Sweet Cherry Breakfast Bowl
I love it when one idea sparks another, then another, then another, then all of a sudden I have something magical in the kitch. That’s what happened here with this yummy, simple, tasty, and nutritious breakfast bowl!
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DIY Trail Mix // Hazelnut Chocolate & Tropical Crunch
Summer is in full swing and the hubby and I have been thoroughly enjoying the warm weather and sunshine! We recently made a trip to the mountains and got our feet on the trails! I love hiking and I got myself a pair of shiny new hiking boots that needed to be broken in! When
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Appetizers
Lightened Up Creamy Cucumber Kale Salad
Happy Sunday! Man, I love weekends! Correction: I love SUMMER weekends! This weekend my Hubster and I went to Jasper (for the second weekend in a row actually!) to enjoy in the splendour that is The Rocky Mountains! We chose to camp this weekend, and although a little chilly at night, it’s been splendid.