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Weight LossMonth: April 2012
Gluten-free Cinnamon Buns
How was your weekend? Ours was relaxing and mellow, just what the doctor ordered. I was so tired come Friday that our plan to hang out with friends ground to a halt when I accidentally fell asleep on the couch at 7pm. I woke up around 4:30am on Saturday; as I do every weekend, but…
Blue Star Diner, Calgary
Kevin and I were downtown this week dropping his Harley off at the stop and decided to treat ourselves for lunch before we went back to the office. We were in the Bridgeland area, the hub of some of our favorite restaurants like Sushi Bar Zipang, Tazza, and Main Dish. It’s tough to make a…
Rooibos Masala Chai
I’ve never been able to handle stimulants very well. Caffeine, sugar, tobacco, even too much cacao can send me over the moon! How I managed to get through adolescence addicted to espresso, coke zero, cigarettes, and jujube’s is beyond me. I was in a constant state of energy highs and lows. I found it hard…
Fruit and Seed Snack Bread
Whether I’m embarking on a backpacking adventure through India, a road trip to the coast, or living out of a hotel in London, you can just about guarantee I’ve packed a lot of food with me. Gluten-free, dairy-free foods are sometimes challenging to find when I’m away from home. To lessen the stress of searching…
15 Healthy Gluten-free Salads
Hello, my name is Leanne, and I’m addicted to salads. Wait, scratch that. I’m addicted to the dressings I create for salads. A perfect balance of spices, oil, and a splash of vinegar or lemon juice is usually all you need to unleash your inner salad goddess. Let’s get excited about veggies, shall we? 1….
Beach Bum Lentil Trail Mix (nut-free)
My little sister, Christina, and I couldn’t be more different. When she went outside to rough house with the boys, I stayed home and played barbies. Her room was green, mine was hot pink. I wore dresses, she despised them. When my Mom would bring home treats from the grocery store; like a carrot cake,…
Chick-Un Tikka Masala Pizza
Thank you for your support and positivity on Friday. You’re such a great bunch ;) I’m so pumped to start this next chapter in my life and share my experiences with all of you. Knowing that there’s only 100 days between me and the first day of the rest of my life is so exciting….
Cardamom Vanilla Porridge + Exciting News!
We’ve been experiencing dreadfully cold mornings with rain, snow and lots of wind. Chilly mornings don’t exactly put me in the mood for a cold smoothie for breakfast, but they’re guaranteed to bring on a craving for a bowl of warm and nourishing porridge! I could have gone for the obvious oat-based porridge, but I…
Traveling Through India: Jungle, Waterfalls and Temples
For more on my backpacking trip through India, check out Mumbai experience, Kallikadu, Sivananda ashram introduction, India, the basics, Sivananda ashram I, Sivananda ashram II, waterfalls and temples, the streets, and varkala posts. I got to see some pretty cool things during my stay at Sivananda ashram in Kerala, India. The ashram organizes day trips…