What do you do when you have too much kale? Kale chips of course! It is definitely kale season. We came back from a camping trip this week to an explosion of kale in our garden. Kale chips is one of the fastest ways to use up a lot of kale and definitely my kids […]
Snacks
Ice Cube Tray Avocado Fudgesicles
Avocado and chocolate might sound strange, but keep an open mind – the avocado combined with the coconut milk brings a delicious creamy texture to these chocolate treats. And even though you can’t taste the avocado, it still counts as at least a part serving of vegetable… not bad for a summer treat. I first […]
Raspberry and Coconut Swirled Popsicles
As Canada Day approaches tomorrow, red and white is on my mind. These popsicles have only two ingredients – both delicious whole foods – so they are easy. Raspberries (are raspberries pink or red? Not sure….). Either way, they’re beautiful. I chose raspberries (for Canada Day) and coconut yogurt (’cause I like coconut) but the […]
Spicy Carrot Cashew Dip
Get your chips and crackers ready! After spending too much money on cashew dips at our local farmer’s market I decided it was time to come up with my own recipe. As much as I like my family to eat their veggies, I couldn’t watch the pricey spreads disappear in under five minutes. After a […]
Lemon Tart Smoothie
After a winter of rain, sleet, and grey, the sun finally emerged this week. I felt like I too had emerged – from a cave! Time for some more outdoor time, some fresh flavours, and some bright colours. If you’re a fan of lemon tarts – or sour candies – this may be smoothie heaven. […]
Guacamole
There is no Mexican fiesta without guacamole…or at least this is what us (non-Mexicans) think. Mexican or not, we love guacamole. This is a very simple recipe (only 5 ingredients), takes minutes to make and it is a lot tastier than store-bought guacamole. Serve it as an appetizer or a nutritious snack anytime. If you […]
Hemp Almond Banana Smoothie
I’m always starving after a long run or a mountain bike ride. I get in the house, usually tired, likely muddy, and head for the kitchen. This smoothie is one of my go-to recovery snacks – it’s made of whole foods and offers up protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. It’s tasty and easy to whirr […]
Ginger Spiced Applesauce
Applesauce is extremely easy to make and the final product always tastes so much better than the store-bought kind. If the apples are local the applesauce will be even better. In the kitchen, nothing is more important than cooking with love and starting with high quality ingredients. What are high quality ingredients? In my opinion, […]