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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Healthy Barbecue Recipes

Healthy Barbecue Recipes

Whether you’re planning on enjoying the sunshine, having friends over, going to a social event or just relaxing all weekend long, you’re going to need to eat. And why not chow down on some good-for-you, barbecue-friendly foods instead of the average not-so-healthy and non-feel-good long weekend options?

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Canadian School of Natural Nutrition

Canadian School of Natural Nutrition

Laura, a fellow graduate from Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, is here today to share her CSNN experience with you as part of my Power Posse series. I’m so very thrilled to have her here as I know many of you are interested in attending CSNN or are toying with the idea of going back…

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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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Vegan Lemonade Ice Cream

Vegan Lemonade Ice Cream

I made ice cream for us today… But it’s not just any ‘ol ice cream, it’s vegan ice cream with a heavy dose of magnesium. I call it, anti-stress ice cream.

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4 New Recipes and Dairy-free Alternatives

4 New Recipes and Dairy-free Alternatives

We’re at it again with 4 new (healthy) goat dairy recipes and their dairy-free (vegan) counterparts. This is post #3 of a yearlong project that I hope showcases – whether you’re dairy-free or dairy-lovin’, any recipe can be adjusted to fit your eating style.

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Adventures in the East

Adventures in the East

Besides the gluten-free chocolate Birthday cupcakes we made for Kevin’s Mom while she was visiting, we also took her on a massive tour of the East. We spent most of our time in the car, going this place and that, exploring it all!

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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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