Healthful Pursuit

Rawkin Carrot and Raisin Granola

January 13, 2011

It’s Thursday! This means a couple of things… I chose the winner for my Twitter giveaway this morning Only 1 more day until Friday! [Not associated with Thursdays at all, even though I'd like it to be] The 6 cookbooks that I’d ordered before Christmas were delivered last night! I only had a chance to…

The Little Tart That Could

January 12, 2011

Looks good doesn’t it. It fooled me too. I really thought this one was a winner. Last week my mom passed on a pear apricot tart recipe she’d found in a Real Simple magazine. It looked fantastic and had loads of gluten free and healthful potential. So, I decided to make it this past weekend….

Daal Inspired Ginger Beer Soup

January 11, 2011

You’ve heard the saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”… but what if you’re OUT of wine? This was the predicament I was in today when I decided to make butternut squash & pear soup. What did I do? Well, the title says it all. I replaced the wine with ginger ale and began…

Power Vanilla Citrus Yerba Mate

January 10, 2011

I don’t even know where to begin with this one. This recipe combines my favourite flavours, ingredients, and packs one mean nutritious punch! I guess I’ll just start off by saying – if you’re looking for an energy drink, warm or cold, this should be your weapon of choice. Key ingredients Coconut water: Coconut water…

Twitter Giveaway: $50 Kaia Foods & LÄRABAR Prize Pack

January 10, 2011

What better way to kick off the week than with a chance to win healthy, tasty snacks? In my world, nothing’s sweeter. The Prize Valued at over $50: 2 – 12oz. bags of Dates and Spices Buckwheat Granola*organic* from Kaia Foods 2 – 12oz. bags of Raisin Cinnamon Buckwheat Granola*organic* from Kaia Foods 1 –…