Category: Nut-free

Vanilla Nut Hemp Milk

Vanilla Nut Hemp Milk

Oh jeez, Calgary is rocking my world right now. I’m happy. I’m smiling. I’m all lit up. I attended my sister’s convocation (the scientific cookie of the family!), spent Papa’s day with my Dad, girls night with Mom… it’s been nourishing.

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My new Omega 8006 Juicer

My new Omega 8006 Juicer

I am overly impressed with my new Omega 8006 Juicer. The feed chute on the 8006 is fairly small, so produce needs to be cut up into tiny small pieces. The prep work required to make a juice is longer than with my previous Breville juicer, but the juice that comes out of this beast…

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Sweet Potato Chocolate Milk

Sweet Potato Chocolate Milk

Have you ever had one of those months that’s so packed with activities that you’re not sure if you’re going to mentally, physically or emotionally live to tell the tale? June is shaping up to be one of those months. While everything that’s going on is a bit overwhelming, it’s also very exciting, momentous, and…

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Lemon Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Lemon Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Celebration is a beautiful thing. Celebration is a surrender to what is; a wholehearted appreciation for the present moment. Celebrating our lives, our bodies, our circumstances, our food, our allergies; everything that has led us up to this point, is our choice.

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Summer Mayo-free Potato Salad

Summer Mayo-free Potato Salad

Here in Canada, our long weekend was this past weekend. There were barbecues lit up everywhere, the smell of charcoal at every turn, and; because 3 days off warrants a visit from a special friend, Angela made the trek to Montreal to join in the long weekend festivities. We grilled to our hearts content, watched…

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Chocolate Muffins (gluten-free + grain-free)

Chocolate Muffins (gluten-free + grain-free)

Kevin’s Mom, Renee, was here visiting for a 2 week stint before she made her way to Germany to visit Kevin’s sister. During Renee’s time here, we got to celebrate her birthday. Instead of getting her a gift that she’d have to lug around with her on her trip, Kevin and I made a batch…

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15 Minute Dinner: Crunchy Sole

15 Minute Dinner: Crunchy Sole

The weather is warming up and my work load is getting larger and larger. Things are very busy, but ultra wonderful. I’m working on loads of new Summer recipe concepts for the blog and my meal planning program, we’ve got some (very exciting!) new sponsors joining us in the next couple of months, and Kevin…

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Birthday Girl Oil-free Raspberry Dressing

Birthday Girl Oil-free Raspberry Dressing

A new year has begun! It’s my birthday today which makes it a perfect time to look back on all the things I’ve accomplished in the last 12 months. I’m ready to close this chapter and set my sights on what I’d like to see unfold in my 27th year. In the last 12 months…

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7 Quick and Healthy Marinades

7 Quick and Healthy Marinades

The weather has been absolutely amazing these last couple of weeks. I’ve been meditating outside every morning and have literally pulled my office out onto our deck. I’ve got my little workstation all set up, a comfy couch to lounge on, what more could a girl want?

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