Category Archives: Recipes

Little Brainiac’s Ultra Creamy Homemade, Healthy Chocolate Milk (dairy-free, gluten-free)

healthy chocolate milk made with cocoa powder

Looking for a homemade chocolate milk packed with nutrition? You’ll find that in this ultra-creamy, healthy chocolate milk recipe that kids and adults of all ages love. I call this “little brainiac” because that has always been my goal for my son, even though he’s 5 now and pretty clear about what he will and […]

How to Prepare the Perfect Cup of Cacao (+3 Ceremonial Cacao Recipes)

ceremonial cacao recipes

Are you looking for delicious, nourishing ceremonial cacao recipes? I’ve got you! Has the taste of cacao touched your tongue? There’s something special about wrapping your hands around your favorite mug, filled with rich, velvety ceremonial cacao, isn’t there? And, of course, cacao isn’t just any hot chocolate. It’s an ancient tradition and a sacred […]

9 Non-alcoholic Christmas Drinks You Can Enjoy with Friends or On Your Own

Non-Alcoholic Christmas Drinks

I posted my first recipe for non-alcoholic Christmas drinks way back in 2013. (Where has the time gone? Seriously…) However, I enjoy versions of “mulled wine recipes” through the fall, winter, and beyond. As the chill of winter starts to set in, there’s nothing better than wrapping your mitts around a warm mug of something […]

Quick, Creamy Vegetarian Green Tomato Curry (in a hurry)

vegetarian green tomato curry

When it’s 5 p.m. and dinner needs to be ready quickly, this vegetarian green tomato curry is such a hearty and flavourful plant-based meal. I love quick curries and stir-fries, which are often just a mishmash of whatever vegetables I happen to have in the fridge. This green tomato curry recipe comes together quickly for […]

Joy in a Jar: Coconut Chia Breakfast Parfait Recipe

coconut chia parfait recipe

If you’ve ever been to my little foodie corner before, you may know that I kind of adore breakfast. And this new recipe for Coconut Chia Breakfast Parfait with Pineapple-Mango ‘Salsa’ adds a perfect taste of the tropics to your morning meal. Breakfast might be my favourite meal of the day—and yet for many, it’s […]

Blueberry Smoothie Recipe Without Yogurt – Delicious & Dairy-free!

blueberry ginger smoothie

Looking for a delicious blueberry smoothie recipe without yogurt? I’ve got you! A few weeks ago, I was prepping workplace wellness handouts for a workshop I delivered near Toronto. I was presenting on the basics or building blocks of smoothies where I covered tips and tricks on how to turn a smoothie into a satisfying, […]

Creamed Kale Recipes with Lemon-Ginger Cashew Cream Sauce

dairy-free creamed greens

Vegan creamed kale recipes don’t seem possible… or do they? 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 […]

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