Foodie turned Holistic Nutritionist
You know what always intimidated me? Making my own fresh rolls. Amongst a lot of other things that at once confused or intimidated me, it was unfounded. Because once I set out to use those thin rice paper sheets, I realized just how easy they are to use. And then these summer rolls with peanut…
It has been far too long since I shared some new green beauty products with you. But my love for all things green beauty and skincare hasn’t gone anywhere. And this is why I want to share the best green beauty products I’ve been loving lately. I do try and keep in mind different price…
For as long as I can remember I have been enjoying chia pudding for breakfast. I love the simplicity involved in making them and how easy they are to store for the week. But, after having the same kind of chia pudding, you can get a little bored with the flavours and toppings. Which is…
I can safely say (and I am sure almost anyone would agree) breakups SUCK! Recently, in November/December I went through my first major heartbreak and it nearly broke me. In fact, for a time, it did break me. I couldn’t focus on anything, had zero appetite, couldn’t sleep and cried more than I ever thought…
What a week it’s been over here! As you may know, I live in Toronto and the Raptors just became the 2019 NBA champs last week. The city basically exploded afterwards and I was smack in the center of it. It was quite the night and it continued today with the parade downtown. In between…
Recently I had the opportunity to visit a farm here outside of Toronto that grows asparagus. And I not only learned a lot about how asparagus is grown, but I left feeling so inspired. If you aren’t familiar with asparagus, you are about to learn about it and also score the recipe for this shaved…
Have you ever attended a party (or thrown one yourself) and you were blown away by the amount of waste at the end of all of it? I know I sure have. Unfortunately, it’s often a lot easier to go that route and end up with tons of waste. However, with a few simple changes,…
My first cookbook review! I am really excited to be sharing this Vegetables First cookbook review with you. Over the years, I have amassed quite the collection of cookbooks, over 25 to be exact. And some are definitely more well-read over others. This one, titled Vegetables First from Canadian chef Ricardo Larrivée is a beautiful…
Usually, I am pretty basic when it comes to salmon, I love cooking it on a cast iron and creating a crust on the skin. Then I season it with just sea salt and lemon. It’s my go-to when I don’t know what else to make and I have become reliant on it for so…
Are you familiar with adaptogens? These powerful plants and herbs can have a pretty important impact on your health. Although I am a food first type of Holistic Nutritionist, I do find it helpful to incorporate adaptogens into my routine. But what are adaptogens exactly? In this post, I am sharing the benefits, risks and…
