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Berry Immunity Smoothie

Berry Immunity Smoothie

Since the discovery of cacao, goji, lucuma, maca and other superfoods, the basic superfoods like kale, blueberries, cranberries and apples, are not often considered to be so super any more. Well, I got news for you – they’re still super, they’re cheaper than a bag of goji berries, and they’re really easy to find no…

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Cranberry Sauce Muffins (vegan + grain-free)

Cranberry Sauce Muffins (vegan + grain-free)

Like you, I’m not a fan of the gummy muffin. You know the kind; especially if you’re gluten-free, egg-free or vegan. The uncooked center, hard exterior – it’s anything but a muffin. I want that pull apart gluten-filled consistency, the crisp, slightly crystallized sugar exterior and a fluffy inside… now that’s a muffin my friends.

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Paleo Cranberry Flax Stuffing with a Grain-free Bread Recipe

Paleo Cranberry Flax Stuffing with a Grain-free Bread Recipe

Christmas is a week away (as if you need a reminder) and you need a new stuffing recipe. Yes, you do. If you’re like most of the folks out there, including myself, you’ve done the same thing year after year, relied on the same recipes for the holidays… it’s time to spice things up!

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No bake Vegan Cranberry Cheesecake Squares

No bake Vegan Cranberry Cheesecake Squares

We made vegan cream cheese and now we’re going to do something awesome with it. Are you ready? It’s one of my favorite dairy-free recipes to date! You’re going to start by making a walnut-based crust. It’s just four ingredients, none of which are dried fruit. As much as I love the no bake crusts…

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Grain-free Cranberry Pecan Pilaf

Grain-free Cranberry Pecan Pilaf

Whoop, it’s the last day of the month! I thought this day would never come. Really, I didn’t. After this evening’s hot yin class at Moksha Yoga NDG I will have completed 60 straight days of yoga. Wow, even writing that boggles my mind. I feel like I’ve gone through a meat grinder and been…

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Cranberry Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Cranberry Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Is it too early to bring in the sugar cookie? I was a bit worried when I started planning this recipe, but Joy of Baking put my mind at ease, They are an American favorite and although they were once made primarily during the Christmas season, they are now a year round favorite. Notice the…

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Cranberry Mango Millet Salad

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…

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Warm Cranberry Balsamic Pasta Salad

Warm Cranberry Balsamic Pasta Salad

I got to catch up with Sona yesterday afternoon over a hot cup of tea at a Starbucks in Inglewood. The original plan was to hit up Wildernest Dream Cafe but they were closed. It’s been a year since I’ve heard of the place but have yet to visit. Eh, what’s another couple months? Sona…

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Cranberry Pear Porridge Bites

Cranberry Pear Porridge Bites

Kevin and I had planned a Saturday evening movie night. We started off with The March of the Penguins. I think I managed to watch 20 minutes of the documentary and slept for the rest. I was able to see enough to know that I want a baby penguin for my birthday this year. Then…

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Cranberry Barbecue Beef Oven Stew + Socca

Cranberry Barbecue Beef Oven Stew + Socca

I was so excited to drive out to the mountains for a lunch at Iron Goat Pub and Grill that I completely forgot my camera. [Makes for a great excuse to return!] I was so excited to have the gluten free fries and chicken wings, that I forgot to sprinkle salt on top. I was…

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