Growing up in the 80’s, Rice Krispies Squares were a childhood staple in the treat department. The funny thing is, they are the most simple thing to make, and are ALWAYS a crowd favourite.
Vegan Rice Krispies Squares
Cherry Chocolate Amaretto Creamsicles
Summer is made for fruity deserts. And ideally not the kind that you have to slave for hours in the kitchen over a hot stove or oven! If this is your ‘cup of tea’, look no further. Meet: Cherry Chocolate…
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Crepes
Summer makes me happy. Anybody who knows me can attest to the fact that I’m ALWAYS cold, and the warm Okanagan summer days are what I live for! And the fruit… it seems like there is a never-ending train of…
Frozen Chocolate Almond Bananas
Bananas have to be one of the most amazing foods ever. Fresh, cooked, baked or frozen, this fruit knows no limits. I’ve been making banana ‘ice cream’ out of frozen blended bananas for awhile now, but I’ve never actually eaten…
Chickpea Feta Salad
Chickpeas get a lot of love in our house. Then again, what is there not to love? This Mediterranean powerhouse is full of fibre, protein and a long list of vitamins and minerals. Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) have shown…
Vanilla Buttermilk Waffles
Like most mom’s, I’m a sucker for breakfast in bed. First of all, it means that I’m not the one making breakfast. Second, someone is serving ME (before I even take my first step of the day). Consider me sold.
Strawberry Heart Slab Pie
We usually do a picnic in a park for Mother’s Day with about 20 people and have done so for years. It’s kind of how our family rolls! If you also happen to be feeding a crowd for Mother’s Day this…
Eating for Two
So, you’re expecting a baby? Congratulations! There is truly no greater joy than being a parent, get ready for your heart to burst with love! But before you reach for that pint of ice cream, read this post. The notion of…
The Easter Table
We are all about entertaining in our house, and I love setting the Easter table in part because the muted pastel colours are my absolute favourites! I like soft subtle hues and a lot of white in all of my…
Raspberry Rainbow Smoothie Bowl
I have the BIGGEST crush on smoothie bowls right now! I love smoothies, but there is something about eating breakfast (versus drinking it) that is so much more satisfying. I confess, I just got on this smoothie bowl train. I didn’t…
Eat Your Way to a Healthier Heart in 4 Steps
Two of my close family members had a heart attack last year. Ouch. It’s safe to say that I’m writing this from a place that is near and dear to my heart (pardon the unintended pun). Since February is Heart…
Wild Mushroom Ragu with Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Growing up in a Ukrainian family, I had no choice but to love mushrooms. My grandma is so passionate about mushrooms, I swear I would be kicked out of the clan if I didn’t like them! Of course, my granny also…
Kiwi Coconut Smoothie
This smoothie is so delicious I really don’t have much to say about it except make it for yourself for a great start to the day! Or for a snack!
