Month: November 2012

Citrus Salsa with Salmon and Bok Choy

Citrus Salsa with Salmon and Bok Choy

The weather’s been strange here. Wait, let me rephrase that… I’m not used to living in a snow-free city in November. The sun is shining, I find myself wearing light jackets, sweaters and I even got away with wearing shorts on Monday. Shorts in November… that’s madness! As a result, today’s cleanse recipe has bright…

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Roasted Red Pepper Bean Salad

Roasted Red Pepper Bean Salad

Did you like beans when you were a kid? Gosh, I hated them. They were so… granola. I refused to eat them on the basis that my Dad didn’t like them. Same goes with beets. That man hates his beets. Instead, my proteins of choice were things like turkey, kielbasa, fried eggs and; my favorite…

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Sauteed Beet Greens and Chili Sweet Potato Rounds

Sauteed Beet Greens and Chili Sweet Potato Rounds

Happy Monday! I know, Monday’s aren’t exactly known for rainbows, butterflies and happy times, but I have a brand new recipe for you… that has to count for something, right? I’m really focusing on quick, easy and nourishing entrees this week. I’ve come up with 5 gluten-free meal recipes that will make you a believer…

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Cleanse Program: Week Two

Cleanse Program: Week Two

Just 7 more days to go. Yes! I’m feeling really good, my skin looks great, and I had a huge bowl of kale this morning for breakfast. A bowl of kale. For breakfast. This vegetable lovin’ cleanse is helping me step out of my comfort zone in all of the right ways What about you?…

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Apricot Ginger Chia Chews

Apricot Ginger Chia Chews

Cleanse day 5. Oh heck ya. We’ve done a full day of liquids, ate more veggies than we ever thought possible, and resisted cravings left, right and sideways. Nicely done! Make sure to check back over the weekend to view the meal plan for week two of our cleanse. Cravings got you down? You’re not…

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Pearrific Green Smoothie

Pearrific Green Smoothie

In October, I embarked on a self-guided 30 day yoga challenge to help sooth my emotions surrounding our recent move to Montreal. My intention for the month was to grow roots in this new city, begin to feel like I belong somewhere, let go of my fears and embrace the longing I had to return…

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Roasted Garlic Soup

Roasted Garlic Soup

We’re on to day 3 of our two week cleanse. How’s everyone feeling? I know you may be trailing behind due to having to get groceries and prepare yourself mentally, but whatever day you’re on, even if you intend to start next week, we’re in it together. Over 100 of us have committed to this…

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North Pole Green Juice

North Pole Green Juice

I remember the day my Mom came home with a juicer… it was a scary. Her eyes lit up with excitement, she said something about beets, spinach… kale. I remember thinking, ‘Dad hates beets, what person likes spinach, and what the heck is a kale?’ I liked my veggies with butter, dressings and spices, not…

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Two Week Cleanse Program

Two Week Cleanse Program

All I’ve wanted to do for the past week is drink water, prepare salads of epic proportions, and drown myself in homemade beet juice. Yes, beet juice. I’m taking this as a sign that my body wants to do a cleanse, so a cleanse I will do. But hey, doing a cleanse is no fun…

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Creamy Bacon Salad Dressing (with goat cheese)

Creamy Bacon Salad Dressing (with goat cheese)

Happy Saturday! I’m just about to head to an early morning yoga class but couldn’t go without sharing this delicious salad dressing recipe with you. It’s not the healthiest thing I’ve posted on the blog, but it sure is tasty… and fabulous with a plate full of veggies! Bacon is a nutrient all on it’s…

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