Vegan Creamy Carrot Fennel Soup

Vegan Creamy Carrot Fennel Soup

My favourite soup has to be the pureed variety. In fact I’ve been known to blend regular soups that many would feel should not be blended, including this weeks Immune-zing soup. Soup just tastes better to me when it’s been blended. Blended soup is similar to hot vegetable smoothies, and who doesn’t like those? Okay,…

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Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie

Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie

After 3 attempts, and so many leftovers I don’t know what to do with, I think I’ve finally nailed this one. I think this has to be one of my largest challenges yet. I don’t have a good track record with experimenting with chicken, which is why you don’t see a lot of chicken recipes…

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Almond Flour Biscuits

Almond Flour Biscuits

We’re going to use these biscuits in tomorrow’s recipe. Any guesses on what it will be?   Print Almond Flour Biscuits Author: Leanne Vogel Recipe type: Candida Friendly, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Low Carb, Paleo, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free, Sugar-free, Vegetarian Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  15 mins Total time:  30 mins Serves: 4 biscuits   Fluffy grain-free biscuits…

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Hunters Pie with Herb Gravy

Hunters Pie with Herb Gravy

I don’t know what I was thinking when I boiled up 15 potatoes and 2.5 lbs of meat for the test run of this recipe. We were left with 2 heaping bowls of meat and potatoes that physically would not fit into our 2.5 qt casserole dish, no matter how physics sliced it. So, seeing…

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The Meat Controversy

The Meat Controversy

I think it has to be said before I get into this topic that I was vegetarian for 5 years and a vegan for 4. I have nothing against vegan or vegetarian diets and fully support the choice to go cruelty-free. If done healthfully, and if right for your body, I commend those who are…

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Wild Game Meat: Health Benefits

Wild Game Meat: Health Benefits

This content is from a previous post about the controversy surrounding meat. I’ve been told that the full post wasn’t viewable in many RSS readers, so I’ve divided them in hopes that this will fix the issue for all of you. Wild game I’ll be honest with you – I was never too keen on…

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The Affect Of Fiber On Your Health

The Affect Of Fiber On Your Health

This topic is near and dear to my heart. For years; unbeknownst to me, I was consuming foods that were completely devoid of nutrients, fiber included. I was frequently in and out of the hospital with bouts of digestive pain and swelling, an experience I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. Doctors would recommend lactulose (a synthetic…

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Winter: A Time of Hibernation

Winter: A Time of Hibernation

The past few weeks were a time of celebration, family, love, and fun! You can read about holiday eating here. So now that another holiday season has come an end, what are we to do with ourselves until spring has sprung? Seasonal Eating Here in Calgary especially, we’re blessed with experiencing all four seasons. Although…

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Root Chip Chicken Strips

Root Chip Chicken Strips

TERRA Exotic vegetable chips contain some pretty fantastic ingredients. They are a fried chip so shouldn’t be eaten on a daily basis, but they are a great treat and an alternative to potato chips. Not to mention they are trans fat free and contain 6 root vegetables not common in our everyday diet: Taro: native…

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Journey to Health

Journey to Health

(With a lot of hard work) I’ve gotten to a point in my life where food deprivation, exhaustion, sickness, pain and fear is a thing of the past. With this freedom comes the ability to tap into the smallest imbalances in my body usually caused by not taking the time to relax, not remembering to…

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