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Best Foods for Hydration to Help You Beat the Summer Heat

summer foods for cooling down

So guys, I’m feeling pretty hot and bothered lately. Don’t worry, it’s only because of the hot summer weather that seems to have settled in. I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering how to make use of some of the best foods for hydration. Maybe I’m just getting cranky because I don’t have AC at […]

Simple & Yummy Vegan Coconut Soft Serve with Strawberries & Banana

Vegan Strawberry Banana Coconut Soft Serve

I have some sad news, friends. We’re coming up on the tail end of our local strawberry season around here so you better get yours before they’re gone. But put away your ice cream maker because you won’t need it for this yummy Vegan Strawberry Banana Coconut Soft Serve. Why is choosing organic strawberries important? […]

Dairy free Potato Salad with Purslane and Fresh Herbs (dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free)

How about a dairy free potato salad? Like Clark Kent, this potato salad might appear pretty normal, even average, on the outside. It has potatoes, green onions, a creamy dressing, and even some fresh herbs for those of us who like extra pizazz and who aren’t content with just potatoes in a salad. But on […]

Cool as a Cucumber Smoothie

cool as a cucumber smoothie

Raining cats and dogs… Shakin’ in my boots… Cool as a cucumber… these are all expressions I use on a regular basis. However, if you had asked me last night whether I was feeling “cool as a cucumber”, I definitely would have said noooooo! The violent weather throughout Ontario spawned a tornado that touched down […]

Fresh Salsa with Green Tomatoes (a flavour fiesta!)

Simple Red and Green Salsa Recipe

You’re going to love this fresh salsa with green tomatoes recipe that uses tomatoes and tomatillos. There is so much to love about summer produce. Summer makes it a lot easier to eat local, organic, in season, and healthier overall. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t already mourning the loss of the […]

Gluten free Fruit Crumble with Peaches and Coconut (vegan friendly)

Gluten-free fruit crumble with peaches and coconut

Looking for a great and versatile gluten free fruit crumble? This Peachy Keen Coconut Crumble is one of my ‘go to’ recipes. I made this or a variation five or six times this summer. Probably because it’s too delicious, easy and quick. I can usually make it in 10-15 minutes plus 20 minutes of cooking […]

20-Minute Homemade Chia Strawberry Jam

chia strawberry jam

Hot muggy air. Countertops stained with berry juice. An all-day affair of simmering a pot of crushed berries only adding to the heat. A steam burn on your right hand when the boiling glass jar you picked up accidentally touched your skin. Arms sore, stirring and stirring and constantly stirring, feeling like you can’t possibly […]

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