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White Bean Kale Soup
I made this hearty soup for my hubby, because beans are a big part of his whole food plant based diet. He loves beans … me not so much. I used dried Lima beans that I soaked overnight. It’s a rustic soup with buttery beans and a rich tomato broth that’s packed with vegetables and…
Read MoreLemon Poppy Seed Loaf
This easy one bowl lemon poppy seed loaf is packed with fresh lemony flavours, just the right amount of poppy seeds and drizzled with a lemony glaze. Brighten up your morning with a slice for breakfast with a cup of tea.
Read MoreChickpea and Corn Tortilla Soup
This chickpea and corn tortilla soup is my kind of comfort food. It’s so flavourful and filling. I whipped it up in no time at all and we enjoyed bowls of steaming soup for lunch yesterday. With the wind howling on an extremely cold day, it was like a hug in a bowl. I’ve kept…
Read MoreMexican Wedding Cookies
These soft and buttery shortbread Mexican Wedding Cookies are irresistible with their melt-in-your-mouth texture. This cookie is a soft and light shortbread made with the inclusion of nuts. One is never enough!
Read MoreDel Monte Canada
I’m hosting a small family cocktail party during the holidays. One of the dishes I’m serving is a savoury pear cake topped with honey spiced pecans, blue cheese and Del Monte pear halves. I like having Del Monte canned fruit in my pantry, as it allows me to have good quality fruit all year long.…
Read MoreBite Me Balance Cookbook
I’ve partnered with Julie and Lisa, the wonderfully creative and not to mention hilarious sisters behind The Bite Me Balance Cookbook. Their book is full of foolproof and fantastic recipes, perfect for anyone who loves cooking. I love the many helpful tips and tricks throughout the cookbook along with the vibrant pictures that leave me…
Read MoreSilver Hills Bakery
Silver Hills Bakery Celebrating Heart Health Month (February) with this colourful fully loaded sandwich filled with chickpea mash, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, arugula sprouts, pickled cabbage on Silver Hills Bakery high fibre bread. So many layers of colourful deliciousness and textures.
Read MoreMobento
We’re taking a drive into the countryside today, so I packed car snacks. I have apricots, local Ontario strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and grapes along with pistachios, assorted crackers, old cheddar and gouda all packed into this two-tiered compact and stylish bento box from @monbento. Monbento‘s bento box has two airtight containers, a small cup and…
Read MoreStudio 50
Think mulled wine, steeped tea, hot chocolate, infused water or soup. This beauty is so versatile! It’s definitely soup season, so I’ve filled my vessel with a curried roasted tomato soup. What pairs perfectly with tomato soup? I hear a resounding shout out for gooey waffled grilled smoked cheddar with tomato pesto.
Read MoreSabra Hummus
Hummus is a staple in my kitchen. It’s super nutritious, packed with plant based protein and perfect for dipping, shmearing and enjoying with any meal. For me, a day without hummus is an incomplete day! Simply delicious things on toast are happening just in time for the holidays and I’ve partnered with Sabra Canada to…
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