Without a doubt, quinoa has become a staple SUPERFOOD. And rightfully so, because it’s high in protein to keep you lean, has plenty of iron to keep your blood cells healthy, and it contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains to help your body detox. Often used as a substitute for rice, quinoa is […]
Proscuitto Spring Mix Rollup
‘Tis the season for holiday get togethers and potlucks! While I love hanging out with good company and sharing delicious food, often times the special feasts we share have menus with high-fat, high-carb and high-sugar foods which not only pack on the pounds, but makes you feel sluggish, bloated, icky and lie-on-the-couch-don’t-want-to-do-anything-GROSS! I know you know that feeling!! Sometimes […]
[Holiday Gift Guide 2014] for the Stylish & Practical
Do you need to give your bf or hubby some ideas on what to get you this holiday season? OR Maybe you are racking your brains trying to think of the perfect Christmas gift for your modern and fashionable mom, sis, bestie, or friend that is a girl? Are they the type that likes things they […]
How to thrive in the toughest trials of life
Can you believe it’s the last week of November? Boy does time fly. Before the craziness of the holidays set in, I like to take some time to reflect on the past year and to plan for the year ahead. Looking back, my 2014 has been a year filled with many ups which I am incredibly […]
Spicy Thai Butternut Squash Soup
Baby, it’s cold outside! And what better way to embrace the dark, gloomy, windy, wet and rainy, snowy, frigid winter season than with a bowl of vibrantly colourful, body and soul warming, comfortably soothing, velvety smooth cup ‘o soup. One of my all-time fave ingredients for a fall/winter soup is butternut squash. 1) Because they are in season […]
DIY Fruit & Veggie Wash for your dirtiest produce
It’s no secret that a diet rich in fruits and veg is good for you. It clears up your skin and gives you a natural glow It nourishes your body with the right fuel to give you energy without the crash It gives your body an alkaline pH so harmful viruses and bacteria don’t thrive […]
The #SimplyHappy Manifesto
I’ve been meaning to DIY my very own manifesto for some time now…because I have a lil’ obsession with typography and because we all need a lil’ reminder every now and again of who we are, what we believe, and what we stand for. Like New Years resolutions and weight loss goals, having these things in […]
5-Min Homemade Pesto for Garlic Lovers
It’s been a rainy couple of weeks in beautiful Vancouver and there is nothing better than some hearty comfort food on days when you just want to veg out at home and stay dry…..not to mention steer clear of the nasty cold+flu bug being passed around like a hot potato. One of my all-time favorite […]
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