Does Christmas some times leave you stressed out? About present-buying, the money spent, the lack of time to do it all? Are you looking for a simple, but affordable DIY gift that would be perfect for a member of your family and also make a great gift for your child’s teacher? This DIY healthy brownie mix in a… [Read More]
Salted Caramel Chocolate Pudding
Do you love chocolate as much as I do? I’ll be honest, I was never a huge chocolate lover, until I became pregnant with my son. Now, I crave dark chocolate regularly. I try to avoid unrefined sugars as much as possible though, and this can sometimes be tricky with chocolatey treats. I normally end up making my… [Read More]
Vegetarian Christmas Menu – Appetizers, Sides and Main Dishes
Over here in Canada, we celebrate Thanksgiving waaaayyy earlier than in the U.S. Seriously early. We were giving thanks and gobbling up delicious meals about 6 weeks ago. It was still warm and sunny out! For real. This also means Christmas comes early in Canada. Stores have been decorated for weeks now, I have tons of… [Read More]
Maple Cinnamon Nuts
There’s something about deliciously sweet nuts over the holidays, isn’t there? Maple cinnamon nuts, to be exact. This recipe is super easy to whip up and makes the best, healthy snack. It’s also a great, DIY and inexpensive little gift. I know at least a few people who will love these nuts, so I’ll be… [Read More]
Apple Pear Crumble Pie (Vegan)
With Autumn fully underway, we are enjoying the gorgeous weather, beautiful changing leaves, and abundance of fresh, crisp apples and juicy, local pears. Fall is definitely one of my favourite times of the year. I am a big fan of apple crisps and crumbles. BUT I also love a good pie. So, why not combine… [Read More]
Trick-or-Treating – Healthy Halloween Treats & Alternatives
Do your little ones love Halloween? I know K sure does! Are you dismayed by the sheer amount of sugar that often ends up in their little tummies after the trick-or-treat run, though? I definitely am! I’m not a stickler by any means and he’s enjoyed his fair share of treats, but after his first… [Read More]
Healthy Peanut-Free Snacks for School
Now that many parents are back into the lunch packing stage, it can be tricky to come up with enough peanut-free snacks for school. While we enjoy peanut and other nut butter sat home, I know that most schools have a no-peanut (and often no-nut) policy in place to protect those kids with severe allergies. I… [Read More]
Blueberry Peach Muffins
Do you know the muffin man, or woman? In our home, it’s me. I love to bake muffins and to experiment with different flavours and recipes. I try to use local fruits when in season, so summer is an awesome muffin-making time in our home with the abundance of local fruits. This batch combines two of… [Read More]
Raw Blueberry Banana Cream Pie (Dairy-free, egg-free, GF)
Mmmm…blueberry season. We just picked up 10 pounds of organic blueberry goodness and the first thing I did with them, after eating handfuls, was make my favourite raw blueberry banana cream pie. It’s really simple and quick to make, has minimal ingredients, is healthy, and doesn’t even require baking. This last fact is perfect for… [Read More]
Eco-friendly Coffee with Kicking Horse (+ a Giveaway)
After water, coffee is the most popular drink in the world. I have to be honest – I’m not a regular coffee drinker. I’m more of a tea fan myself, although I do love a good espresso smoothie made with a good dark roast. But Adam aka HEN Papa, loves coffee. Especially after having children,… [Read More]
