It’s hard to believe when it feels like Christmas just ended, but Easter is just around the corner! Like many holidays, most of my memories of Easter revolve around food … specifically two foods. Chocolate (duh!) and scalloped potatoes! Scalloped potatoes might seem like an odd food to have memories around, but give these a…
Fennel and Arugula Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Time for some truth talk … salad isn’t usually a word in my vocabulary during the winter. Soup, curry, casserole, crock-pot dinner, these are all words that scream WINTER to me. Salad? Not so much. In summer when the local farmers’ markets are overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables I’m all for a good salad….
How to Make Yogurt at Home
I’m all for making things from scratch in the kitchen. It lets you really understand what’s in the food you are eating, and 99% of the time tastes better than anything you can buy at the store. I’m not a glutton for punishment though, so if it’s too time consuming or there is a great store bought alternative I’ll…
How to Make a Whole Roasted Chicken in an Hour
This whole roasted chicken has juicy, tender meat that is full of flavor from lots of aromatic herbs, and a beautiful golden brown crispy skin. With only a handful of ingredients, and a cooking time of an hour, this roasted chicken makes for a wonderful Sunday dinner, a weeknight feast for the family, or an easy meal prep recipe to get…
Grapefruit Sage Moscow Mule
It’s official – Moscow Mules are my new favourite cocktail! They are super easy to make and combine together the wonderful flavours of ginger and citrus to create a totally refreshing drink. The simple base recipe for a Moscow Mule also provides lots of flexibility to add in an ingredient or two creating different flavor…
Blueberry Banana Bread
This blueberry banana bread is the stuff dreams are made of. Seriously. Made with spelt flour, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this bread contains 100% whole foods but doesn’t compromise at all on taste. The maple syrup and bananas make sure the bread stays nice and moist, while a healthy helping of blueberries ensure a…
Spicy Sweet Potato Toast Taco
As far as sports go, football is at the bottom of my list of ones I enjoy watching. Right down there with it … soccer. I like hockey and baseball, can handle the odd basketball game, but football just isn’t my thing. I feel lost during the whole game, don’t understand the rules, and can’t…