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Artichoke Paella

Hola Amiga! When it comes to countries, I am slightly obsessed with one in particular, Spain. I love the architecture, the people and of course, their food. I love that in many parts of the country...

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My “Rap” on Aluminum

Part of the education I received in Holistic Nutrition was to think about the contributing factors outside of just food itself (which is probably the biggest difference between an RHN and a...

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My “Rap” on Aluminum

My “Rap” on Aluminum. Important information that everyone should know!

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Cheesy Double-Baked Sweet Potatoes

I have become completely addicted to the wonderful world of Pinterest! (I know, I am a little slow on the uptake with these type of things). It’s like Martha Stewart, MacGyver and Rachel Zoe had a love...

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Chickpea of the Sea

Hello Foodies! I just want to take a minute to check-in and express my gratitude for all of you out there that have stuck with me thus far.  I have “officially” been at this for 10 weeks now and I...

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Chickpea of the Sea

Checkout my newest blog. Important information on tuna fisheries and also an amazing and delicious sandwich recipe! Chickpea of the Sea.

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A Letter to Victoria’s Secret From a Father

A Letter to Victoria’s Secret From a Father.

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Holiday Fare

This week I am trying to find the rhythm of my days with the kids not being in school, the beautiful Spring weather begging us to be outside and a rekindled motivation to workout more. So far so good....

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New Traditions

TGIF! Short weeks are the best- waking up on a Friday realizing you don’t have an alarm awakening you, lingering in your PJ’s slightly longer than you consider to be a normal amount of time, and...

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New Traditions

Here’s a complete holiday meal plan that can be used for any holiday. Its meat-free, dairy-free and simply delicious! New Traditions.

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Dinner Re-vamped

Well, back to the wonderful rhythm of my life this week! Somehow without even doing anything at all (or maybe because of not doing anything at all!?!) my “to-do” list has grown since before the spring...

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Sweetness of Nature

Stewart’s Sugar BushPakenham, ON What a difference a week makes! Last week I was heading to Ottawa with a million things on my mind and no time to execute them. Today I am a peacefully sitting in my...

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Ohhhh pasta, how do I love thee…

Last week my 11-year old daughter comes stampeding into the kitchen fresh off the school bus, scavenging for her after-school snack (and I use that word lightly…she somehow always seems to find the...

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Wake Up Calls

Okay, so this blog is more for me than it is you…sorry! But like always, there is a part of me that thinks perhaps someone else struggles with the same issues or is hungry (pun intended) for more...

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Mushroom Quinoa Risotto

“The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.”  ― Julia Child Sometimes (just sometimes) the best recipes come about by way of accident or...

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Pad Thai

Happy Mother’s Day! The day has arrived again, when everyone lets their mothers know how much they love them and appreciate them. The funny thing is that most mothers already understand how much they...

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Homemade Dairy-free Ice Cream

With summer peaking its head out and pulling us outside into the our backyards, gardens and whatever other warm weather pleasures you enjoy, there is one thing that seems to be synonymous with...

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Sweet Yam Quinoa Salad w/Pomegranate Dressing

Hello foodie friends! This past week I have received an overwhelming amount of support. From hundreds of new followers on Instagram, to increased interest on my blog, messages of encouragement, and...

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Family-Style Grilled Veggies

Simple Summer Recipes- Part 2 I had a really great response to last weeks Quinoa salad so I will take that to mean 2 things: #1 you like quinoa and #2 you want super simple recipes for your summer...

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Hummus Burger

Simple Summer Recipes #3 I am just wrapping up my incredible weekend here in Tofino.  I cannot even begin to explain how fantastic the last couple of days have been. I will be posting a full “report”...

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