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Blackberry Crackers
I’m happy to introduce you to Kristina from Spabettie. For those of you who don’t know Kristina, she’s one of the warmest, most caring, and dynamic women I know. Although we’ve never met in person, it’s hard not to get a sense of what she’d be like in real life. Her personality pours out of…
Healthy Travel 101: Packing For Success
For more on the healthy travel series, check out packing for success and staying on track away from home, backpacking essentials, camping and eating well. Us folks with our allergies, special diets, and just an interest in eating healthy can be faced with some challenges when we journey away from our homes. Whether it’s for…
Creamy Vegan Coleslaw with Bean Mayonnaise
Did you know that cabbage is ridiculously good for you? If you did, you get a gold star! If not, read on. I promise you’ll like where this is going. It… Benefits your eyes. Is rich in sulphur (good for your liver) and iron (balances your blood) Contains phytonutrients that work similarly to antioxidants. These…
Green Tea Lemonade
You could say that I’ve become a bit obsessed with green tea lately. You can find me using it as a replacement for the milk or juice in smoothies, combining it with almond milk for cereal [don’t knock it till you try it], or enjoying a green tea lemonade as a mid-morning treat. Because there’s…
Canadian Derby Half Marathon Recap
1 year of preparation, 1 torn patella, 56+ hours of physical therapy, 190 mile drive, multiple bowls of rice pasta, sprinkled with a couple moments of fear… and I’m officially a half marathon finisher. Yes, you read that right – I finished it. I was majorly doubting my ability to complete this race. I’d tried…
Green Energy Smoothies
The race starts in 3.5 hours. I’m tucked up in the hotel bed with an ice pack on my knee, sipping my smoothie and looking forward to my pre-race quinoa flake bake. Technically I should be sleeping, but I couldn’t go another minute without sharing this recipe with you! When my Mom and Dad came…
100 Calorie Beary Simple Cookies
Ever since I shared my plan to rid myself of Candida, I’ve gotten hundreds of emails from readers all over the globe asking me for yeasty beasty guidance. What’s the most common topic on those Candida ridden minds? “What can we cook?” Jennifer and Jaclyn from Sketch-free Vegan contacted me awhile back with an invitation…
Cranberry Mango Millet Salad
Have you ever fallen victim to a week that just wouldn’t end? Generally I’m against wishing the week away, but this week is an exception. In 3 days I’ll be lining up with thousands of other runners to participate in my very first half marathon. I just want the week to fly by so that…
Strawberry Cheesecake ‘Blizzard’ (No sugar added)
Before being introduced to banana soft serve I would have never thought to make ice cream out of frozen fruit. Sitting outside on a hot summers day soaking up the sunshine and cooling off with a cup of fudgy banana soft serve opened up a whole new world for me. I’ve never been the same…
GIVEAWAY: Navan Foods Bean Pastas
I thought it’d be nice to switch it up a bit and go with a pasta giveaway this month. Any objections? Good. I have no doubts you’ll like this one. I’m excited about this product because it’s not your everyday pasta, no, no. It’s a bean based pasta, meaning it’s low in carbohydrates, high in…