I have been trying to be adventurous in trying some new recipes the last few weeks. I have invested in some new cookbooks and "Fixate", by Autumn Calabrese has been gracing my pantry shelf, barely opened!! So in an effort to be prepared for church this week, I thought Swiss Oatmeal...
Ok, well if any of you know me, you probably clued in to the fact that seeing "Maple" in the title drew me to this recipe! I love MAPLE anything!!!!! This recipe actually comes from Autumn Calbrese's Fixate Cookbook. If you don't know who Autumn is, she is the creator...
Every now and then I get in the mood to try a new recipe! This weekend it happened to be Wonton Soup! I can't take all the credit though, I actually created this rendition of a Wonton Soup based on a recipe I found in the, "The Looneyspoon Collection" cookbook...
One of my favourite cookbooks is called, "Everyday Paleo," by Sarah Fragoso. I have two of her cookbooks that I found at Costco a while ago and love them! I don't follow a Paleo lifestyle but the recipes are clean, fresh and super easy. This recipe is from the, "Everyday...
One of my favourite cookbooks is called, "Everyday Paleo," by Sarah Fragoso. I have two of her cookbooks that I found at Costco a while ago and love them! I don't follow a Paleo lifestyle but the recipes are clean, fresh and super easy! This recipe is from the, "Everyday...
So funny enough, I get inspired sometimes to "use up" items in my fridge/pantry. Usually each week I check out what I have from last week and incorporate it into the following week's meal prep. This week is were these gorgeous red onions that I bought at our local market...
Oh my gosh! As many of you know, I have NOT had good experience with Kale. In fact it was to the point I banned it from my own grocery cart every time "I thought" that I would try it just "one more time...
Personal Nutrition is a key element in both fitness and overall health. Your body is a powerful machine but unless you fuel it properly, just like any machine, it won’t run efficiently. That is why counting calories shouldn't even be considered! Nutrition will be a major factor in your health...
As summer comes to an end - this would be a great salad to put together for an end of the summer get together! Cilantro adds so much flavor to this recipe. A must have for our family! Ingredients 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 3 tablespoons fresh lime...
Whether you’re at home or at work, looking after your body is an essential step towards being an energetic, happy, and confident mom. This has taken me a while to realize, but it is key for my overall happiness and wellbeing. Always start with breakfast A good breakfast sets you up for...
Most people love avocados. But did you know that aside from tasting great, they’re also really nutritious? In a single serving avocados have 2 grams of protein, 15 grams of healthy fats, and 7 grams of fiber! Avocados are also considered to be a low-carb food. Spinach is another terrific plant...
Thank you for checking out my 3 Day Refresh Results! The 3 Day Refresh is suggested to do quarterly to maintain a healthy body weight. I have done the Refresh twice since beginning myjourney into health and wellness! Let's be honest, the majority of us have ups and downs every now...
One of my lovely challengers, Terri shared a recipe and indicated how much she LOVED it so I thought I would give it a try. I LOVE chow mein and to have a healthier version than the local take-out order made sense to me! I took the recipe she used...
This recipe is a new family favourite PERFECT for summer time! I made this Friday night. I came home from a long day at work and debated sticking to my meal plan but I did. I found this recipe online and believe it or not, it was much simpler than...
This recipe is my new ALL TIME favourite recipe for Zucchini! And it takes 30 mins or less to be ready and on your plate! I had gotten in the habit of chopping zucchini, tomatoes, red onion and drizzling the veggies with olive oil and sprinkling with Panko crumbs...
This lunch idea was inspired by my sister and her LOVE for Buffalo Chicken Dip! I thought I would try out the healthy version she discovered and try it for my lunches this week. This recipe was super easy to make and is easy to pack as a lunch. You...
Two of my favourite clean eating cookbooks I purchased at Costco. They are written by Sarah Fragoso and the titles include, "Everyday Paleo and Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook." Shrimp Tacos is a recipe that I have adapted from the Everyday Paleo Cookbook and it is truly delish! This is...
After a lunch date with a friend to a Mexican Restaurant I have been craving quesadilla's like crazy! I wondered how I could make these the cleanest way possible and discovered it IS possible! For starters, I invested in the smaller sized whole wheat tortilla (approx. 7") to avoid making...
