Hi friends! According to Google, “Pesto” means a sauce of crushed basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, typically served with pasta. However, I actually can’t remember the last time I made pesto with pine nuts because they are so expensive! At least in Canada. Years ago I started experimenting with other […]
The Best Homemade Bone Broth Using Food Scraps
Hi friends! I’ve been wanting to write this post for a long time! So many of you watch me make my own bone broth on my Instagram stories and are always interested in how I do it but to be honest, bone broth isn’t really a “pretty” recipe as I’m sure you can imagine with […]
5 Fitness Apps to Try for Free Right Now
Hi friends! The world is going through a huge shift right now and life as we know it has been changed. Perhaps forever, perhaps for the next few months only. At this point, no one knows how long physical distancing and other measures put in place to slow the spread of Covid-19 will last. This […]
Vegan Lemon Turmeric Chickpeas
Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a SUPER easy chickpea recipe that I love to whip up whenever I’m in a pinch or for meal prep. It literally comes together in a flash if you have the few ingredients needed on hand. It’s a quick saute yet the flavour from the lemon and spices is INSANE. […]
10 Dairy-Free Products from Trader Joe’s
Hi friends! If you guys know me, you know I’m obsessed with grocery shopping, finding the best health foods at good prices and the variety we are so lucky to have these days. I mostly shop in Canadian supermarkets but since I live in Vancouver, I make the few odd trips south of the city […]
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almond Butter Cups
Hi friends, I have NEVER HAD A REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CUP. GASP Shocking – I know right? Unfortunately, I’m allergic to peanuts so was a tad bit deprived growing up and never trying this crowd favourite but everyone who tried my recipe for these Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almond Butter Cups say it’s better! Sans […]
Gluten-Free Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies
Hi friends! I shared this Gluten-Free Strawberry Thumbprint Cookie recipe over on my Instagram a little while ago but just fell in love with it so much that I had to share it on the blog too! I find it’s just easier to reference recipes again and again vs. getting buried in a social feed. […]
Vegan Cranberry Peppermint Chickpea Brownies
Hi friends! I’m feeling super festive this year! Maybe it’s because we are buying a brand new Christmas tree for our new home or maybe it’s because I haven’t been listening to holiday music since November 1st at malls this year. To be honest, I’m trying to finish most of my Christmas shopping online as […]
Grain-Free Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies
Hi friends! One last Fall inspired recipe because I’m just not ready to jump into everything Christmas just yet (trust me it’s coming!!). I’ve been wanting to experiment with cassava flour for ages and I’m so happy I finally did! Cassava flour is made from Yuca root and is naturally gluten, grain and nut-free, as well as […]
Easy Vegan Thai Butternut Squash Soup
Hi friends! Butternut squash soup is my go-to soup to meal prep because it’s SO easy to prep while I cook everything else on the weekends and requires minimal effort. Not to mention it’s super budget friendly to whip up a huge batch since squash is in season in Fall and Winter, you can likely […]