Recipes

Orange Glazed Brussels Sprouts – A FAST and EASY side dish that jazzes up Brussels sprouts with a citrus twist!! Great for fall and winter holiday entertaining or as HEALTHY weeknight side!! How To Make Orange Glazed Brussels Sprouts You can either broil the sprouts or roast them at a high temperature such as 475F. Broiling is quicker but be careful not to burn them which is easier to do with broiling. Roasting is safer but takes a bit longer and if you’re pressed for time like I always am, I broiled these. After they’re cooked and tender, toss them...

It’s been another fulfilling weekend. I’ve been baking for some private orders, and baking for the fun of it. This bundt cake was made for the latter reason. What I love about a bundt – aside from its name, is that it looks pretty without even trying. While I primarily favour the humble loaf tin for baking, I occasionally take the effort to butter and flour a bundt tin for the sole purpose of being able to extract a pretty looking cake that doesn’t require anything else to beautify it. Perfection in simplicity. With coffee, ground cardamom and honey in...

Hi guys! Welcome back to another post, one of my favorite blogs to read/vlogs to watch are full day of eatings so I thought you guys might enjoy this one as well! Since I made the decision to focus more on building muscle, how I’ve been eating each day has changed a little. I’m going to slowly be adding in more calories every other week & my body has actually craved more protein which has never happened before haha. I’ve been training a little harder so my body definitely needs more. I’ve been eating a pescatarian based diet for the...

This tea recipe is one that’s been passed down from my grandmother, to my mother, and now to me (even my daughter drinks it when she’s feeling sick!). This is my go-to herbal tea when I come down with a cold. Combined with rest and nourishing foods it has helped me get better quickly every time I’ve used this remedy. The ingredients have been used in traditional Ayurvedic remedies for centuries and while my mother and grandmother knew of their benefits from simple experience there is now some scientific research backing up their pharmacological effects. All of the herbs in...

These Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with just five ingredients and are completely guilt-free. The main ingredient is almond butter, meaning they’re flourless and therefore gluten free and paleo-friendly!  Originally published: February 2015 // Updated: November 2019 Who doesn’t love a healthy cookie recipe? That’s exactly what these almond butter chocolate chip cookies are, but they are GOOD. Soft and chewy and totally guilt-free. Oh, and did I mention paleo-friendly, too? On their own, these cookies aren’t super sweet. As you can see from the ingredient list, the only sugar in them is honey, and the chocolate too....