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19 Fun and Festive Ways to Enjoy the Spring Equinox

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The Spring Equinox arrives tomorrow, quite a bit earlier than it normally does. In fact, according to various sources, this is the earliest it has arrived in 124 years! If you’re looking for some fun and festive ways to enjoy the Spring Equinox, you’re in the right place! Many traditional symbols of Easter like flowers […]

9 Powerful Spring Self-Care Habits & Rituals to Nurture Your Soul

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Back in 2016, I published a round-up of eight of my favourite winter self-care habits and practices. And would you guess? It’s been one of my most popular posts! Since spring is upon us now, I thought it would be fun to inspire you with some new ideas for spring self-care. Many of these ideas […]

Creamed Greens with Lemon-Ginger Cashew Cream Sauce (dairy-free)

Creamed Greens with Lemon-Ginger Cashew Cream Sauce (dairy-free)

One of my favourite parts about spring is, of course, the joyful return of fresh, local and organic produce. From arugula to spinach to nettles, greens of all kinds are always at the top of my shopping list. Enjoy them in salads, in sandwiches, in stir-fries and even smoothies. They are delicious fresh (and that’s often […]

Must-try “Magical” Matcha Latte Recipe (+ the secret ingredient to make any drink creamy & frothy without milk)

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Looking for a dairy-free matcha latte recipe to replace your morning coffee? You’re in the right place! I’m an unabashed one-a-day coffee drinker and have been, off and on, for over 15 years. You too? I’ve always taken it with a little sweetener and most importantly, a liberal pour of cream. In addition to the aroma, […]

Apple Pie of My Eye Smoothie Bowl (gluten-free, grain-free, vegan)

Spring has had a rather faulty start so far around here (with more “spring” snow and snowstorms than I can even remember), so I haven’t had my go-to breakfast, smoothies, on the brain much. But the warm-ish temperatures announced for this weekend can only mean two things: garden work (hooray!) and the return of the […]

Try Teff (+a recipe for gluten-free Blueberry-Lemon Teff Porridge)

This week I’m introducing you to teff, a gluten-free wonder grain. According to the Whole Grains Council, teff is the “only fully-domesticated member of the genus Eragrostis (lovegrass)” [1]. Lovegrass?! I love the sound of that! Teff is a teeny tiny nutritional powerhouse. Considered the world’s smallest grain at about the same size or smaller […]

Creamy Kale, Hemp & Walnut Salad (dairy-free, vegan)

It’s probably hard to believe that salad could ever be considered a “comfort food” of any kind, but this is exactly the kind of food I make when I’m craving healthy + comfort food. It makes a fantastic summer picnic food because unlike with traditional dairy, this cream-based salad won’t go off in the hot […]

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