These Cacao Peppermint Balls use raw cacao powder and are so easy to make in minutes and sure to become a holiday favourite with all. They also make wonderful gifts! Pssst…don’t tell anyone they are healthy cause they will not believe you. I use cacao powder which is made from fermented beans that have not … Read More
I have always loved gingerbread cookies growing up and have so many fond memories of dipping them into milk (one of the few times I actually drank milk as a child) at holiday times. Now as a big foodie, wellness and gut guru, I love making energy balls with whole foods that both satisfy my … Read More
This Quinoa Salad with Roasted Beets and Almonds is one of my all-time faves! The combination of quinoa, beets and almonds tossed together with fresh basil, garlic and a tangy orange dressing is amazing. Adding a little raw or low-temperature pasteurized goat, sheep or homemade nut cheese complements this salad very nicely. Quinoa is … Read More
This Chickpea Curry Salad is so easy. Anyone with cooked chickpeas on hand can throw it together in minutes—a simple salad that can be packed up nicely for a lovely summer picnic, to complement a barbecue with friends or family, or to take to work for lunch. When I’m really organized, I enjoy spending a … Read More
This Chocolate Avocado Mousse falls under the category of “friggin’ worth it treats”! To all you chocolate lovers, this is a “must have” recipe. This is something I made during a Rouxbe professional plant-based culinary course I took a while back. Sounds a little out there, I’m sure. But don’t let that stop you from … Read More
Growing up, when it came to comfort foods, meatloaf was not one of my favourites. My father, bless his soul, would cook for our large family once a week to give my mother a break. Watching sports, betting on horses, jogging, writing, driving along the west coast and belting out Dean Martin tunes was his … Read More