I can’t think of a better dessert than this perfectly sweet apple crisp made from heaps of delicious local apples … easily adapted to be vegan to boot!
Whole Wheat Plum Scones (dairy free option)
When you have a plum tree in your backyard and a penchant for baking, things like plum scones seem inevitable. Zero complaints over here, our whole street smells like magic! Keep reading if this sounds like your ‘jam’.
Chia Jam
Chia jam is so quick and easy to make, I’m scratching my head wondering what took me so long to make it! This version is naturally sweetened with a touch of maple syrup and whipped up in under 5 minutes (not including setting time): that’s my kinda…well, jam!
Apricot Creamsicles
Whenever I have a fruit overload situation my immediate reaction is to bust out the popsicle maker – my apricot ‘situation’ was no exception, Apricot Creamsicles it was! We LOVE making our own popsicles at home, and the boys are always right in there helping. There are so many reasons to make your own versus…
Summer ‘Superfood’ Spritzers
Staying hydrated during the summer months doesn’t have to be a chore! Spritzers are one of my favourite ways to keep refreshed; they are a low calorie and delicious way to get more fluids and allow for so much creativity! And while you’re at it, why not up your mocktail game with the addition of…
10 Day Smoothie Challenge III
This is my THIRD year in a row hosting the 10 Day Smoothie Challenge which is back by popular demand! I’m so excited to be continuing the tradition!
Strawberries & Cream Cupcakes
I was at a birthday party this summer where some talented gal made Peaches and Cream Cupcakes…they were to die for! Of course, living in the Okanagan I will take any chance I can get to use fruit in a recipe. It was my inspiration for making these cupcakes.
Pan Seared Fish with SunGold and Green Kiwi Salsa
I am 100% convinced that life simply can’t get any busier. Which is why I LOVE meals that can be easily whipped up without having to compromise on nutrition! Who’s in? One of the absolute easiest ways to jazz up a meal is by topping a plain dish with salsa. Now, I’m not talking about…
Peach Cherry Salsa
Anyone who lives in the Okanagan knows that there’s a sweet spot in the middle of summer where cherry and peach season overlap. It’s the definition of PURE HEAVEN! It’s as though Mother Nature had a burst of generosity and decided to completely spoil us rotten for a few weeks. Enter this Cherry Peach Salsa.
