Don’t you love foods that can double as both a breakfast AND a dessert? I sure do. We don’t do dessert after dinner here every night, but it is nice to end the meal with a touch of sweetness some times. Or, according to 4-year-old K, it’s nice to have dessert every night. While he usually… [Read More]
Healthy Chocolate Monkey Pie
“Oh, I’m going to pass on dessert. I’m trying to cut back.” It’s a common phrase I hear often. Far too often. Because, well, dessert is awesome. And life is short. So why pass on the sweet stuff? Instead of giving up the final course of a meal, here’s a better idea: choose a healthier… [Read More]
Healthy Easter Brunch Ideas
With Easter quickly approaching (how did that happen?), we’ve started deciding on our Easter brunch menu. It will be a vegetarian affair and we’re planning on eating a lot of delicious food. Sometimes I think people don’t believe that the words delicious and healthy can be synonymous, but, my friends, they definitely can. Even when we’re… [Read More]
Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Blueberries. Smoothies. Cheesecake. Three of my favourite things. The first two are healthy. The third? Well, not so much. But, everything in moderation, right? I’ve also been experimenting with making some awesome raw and vegan cheesecakes, and I have to say, they are delicious! But still, I have to admit, nothing can beat the real… [Read More]
Healthy Green Machine Pasta
* This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CatelliPasta #CollectiveBias * My family and I sometimes joke that we were Italian in a previous life. Both my mom, myself and my son have a huge infatuation with pasta, good olive oil and parmesan. My mom apparently used… [Read More]
Clementine Cream Smoothie (Vegan)
So, it’s the middle of winter here, but the weather has been strange…very strange. Last year at this time, we were locked down in what felt like the deep freeze of the century, with temperatures and the windchill so cold that your fingers would freeze within seconds of going outside if they weren’t covered up…. [Read More]
Healthy Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach and Mushrooms
Is there any child who doesn’t love a good mac ‘n’ cheese? Scratch that. Is there any person, period, who doesn’t love a good mac ‘n’ cheese? Whether it’s the traditional cheesy dish or even a new spin, there are so many unique ways to mix up this classic, delicious comfort food. K is a… [Read More]
Valentine’s Day Smoothie (Vegan)
It’s no secret that we love smoothies over here. My Vitamix blender is a serious workhorse and gets used at least once or twice a day. I really don’t know what I did before this epic blender entered our lives. I’m always having fun coming up with new smoothie creations, especially for special holidays. Our… [Read More]
Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup
When I was little, my mom used to bring me to one particular restaurant downtown whenever we had a special day out going to see a movie or a bit of shopping. I used to look forward to this particular restaurant so much for one thing in particular: broccoli cheese soup! The ooey gooey goodness of… [Read More]
Christmas Smoothie
Oh Christmas smoothie, oh Christmas smoothie, how lovely are you, Christmas smoothie. Okay, so I maaaayyy have just listened to the ‘Oh Christmas Tree’ song one too many times today. But seriously, this layered fruity Christmas smoothie is the bomb! Every layer is so delicious on its own, but then combined, it’s just over the top deliciousness…. [Read More]
