Growing up in Northern Alberta, rhubarb was a staple. Rhubarb pie, rhubarb crisp, rhubarb jam, and even rhubarb relish. The vegetable really knows no limits in that neck of the woods. So I figured I would stay true to my roots and give it a chance to shine in some ice cream. And it did…
Eat. Sweat. Repeat. 3 Ways to Fuel up for Fitness!
Although I usually like to think of eating as more of an art, there are moments when it is a true science. Take fitness for example. Many women I know try to restrict the food they eat to accomplish weight loss goals, and completely sabotage their health (and weight loss) along the way. The way…
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
Tacos are a staple in our home, and we’re forever re-inventing our taco game to mix it up! With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, we wanted to share one of our hot weather favs; spicy shrimp tacos!
Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
This Classic Vinaigrette is perfect for everyday salads and comes together in minutes! After you make this you will never buy another salad dressing again!
Cranberry Currant Irish Soda Bread
If the mere thought of making bread overwhelms you, fear not. Soda bread is SUCH a simple bread to make and requires essentially no kneading. It is perfectly moist on the inside with a crunchy rustic crust: your guests will never know how easy it is to make! You can substitute half of the flour…
Chia Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Do you ever wake up craving chocolate for breakfast? Not my norm, but there are days… This chocolate peanut butter smoothie has it all in my books. Chocolate and peanut butter (instant win) with the goodness of chia seeds and bananas. My day just got that much better, here’s to a fabulous start to yours!
Chai Tea Smoothie
Some people drink coffee, others drink tea. I’m a tea drinker. Don’t get me wrong, I won’t pass up a killer cappuccino, but tea is my beverage of choice. I fell in love with chai tea when I started working at the Tomato restaurant in Vancouver. The incredible ladies in the back would whip up…
Fresh Strawberries & Cream Cake
I love birthdays. Ok, maybe not my own, but I love other people’s birthdays. And it’s my job to make the cake – I don’t know if anyone ever asks me, it’s just a given. We don’t eat cake very often, but when we do let me tell you, it doesn’t come out of a…
Shop Till You Drop: 6 Tips for a Healthier (and Skinnier) Grocery Cart
We all have intentions to eat healthy, right? So where do we fall off the tracks? In order to make healthy choices we need to make sure that we are surrounding ourselves with healthy food and are not inviting temptation into the kitchen in the first place. And that starts at the grocery store. If…
