Category Archives: health

mediterranean pilaf

  This has been one of my favorite childhood recipes that I’ve adjusted a little bit. The original dish contained only rice and raisins and was served as a side dish. It works great as a side, but I’ve added … Continue reading

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fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

    Fruit salsa is one of my favorite summer dishes. It is fresh, full of colour, and best served on the back deck with a glass of white wine. I’ve made this several times in the past with flour … Continue reading

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gluten free granola

This recipe is based off of my mom’s granola that she has been making ever since I can remember. While I was convinced that the rest of the world was scarfing down bowls of sparkly, chocolaty, marshmallowy, wish-granting cereal in … Continue reading

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whipped shea butter lotion DIY

  There is a saying about beauty products that goes something like, “Don’t put anything on your skin that you couldn’t eat.” In the days of organic food, BPA free containers and chemical free beverages, we appear to be very … Continue reading

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cauliflower pizza crust

I’m going to be honest, I didn’t think this would be good. I liked the idea of a pizza crust made mainly from vegetables, but cauliflower? Not a flavour I typically look for in pizza. The first time I made … Continue reading

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making chai

  I have been making chai from scratch lately. The process is fairly involved (this is not your ordinary dunk-a-bag-into-a-cup brew), but the result is delicious. This recipe is also just how I like my tea- with milk and sweetener. … Continue reading

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Parmesan crusted chicken

This is my favorite protein to eat with salad. This chicken has crunch on the outside, is always juicy on the inside, and has a pop of spice. Chris has dubbed it The Best Chicken Ever, and if he will … Continue reading

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PCOS and gluten

  A year ago I had been trying to get a better handle on our diet, food cravings, and (most of all) our overall health. I had tried cutting out sugar, carbs, fats- nothing made much of a difference. I … Continue reading

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