This right here is your next favorite slow cooker meal. There’s so many awesome things to say about this recipe I’m not even sure where to begin. I love that I can make a HUGE batch (yay leftovers!), it takes less than 15 minutes to prep, AND this dish tastes amazing. Like the kind of … More Slow Cooker Coconut Butter Chicken
In my house, we go through a LOT of yogurt! It’s a quick and easy breakfast staple, so my morning meal almost always includes it in some fashion. Smoothies, overnight oats, or just a bowl of it topped with frozen fruit are all my go-to’s. I prefer Greek yogurt for it’s thicker texture and higher … More How to Make Homemade Yogurt Using Your Instant Pot!
If there was an award for the greatest sandwich of all time, this one would win it hands down. There is so much flavour going on in this sandwich that every bite is a literal party in your mouth. The first time I tried a Banh Mi Sandwich I was hooked, and had to try … More Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches
I should start this post off by saying I am SUPER into smoothies right now. I often find with the change in season the foods I crave tend to change too. This time of year I’m tucking away my slow cooker and adding more fresh salads and smoothies to my day. I like to eat … More Are Smoothies Healthy?
Going out for sushi is the BEST. Sushi is one of those foods that most of us only ever get to eat when we go out. To prepare it is a real art, and takes years of dedicated practice to master. I’ve tried my hand at making sushi at home and while pretty tasty, it … More Sushi Bowls (with Ginger Soy Tofu)
Mornings can be tough. Breakfast is a frequently skipped meal for so many of us because taking the time to cook a nutritious breakfast in the morning just ain’t gonna happen. If we do eat breakfast it often is something quick and lacking protein (like a bowl of cereal), or fast-food breakfast, which is not … More Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bites (vegan option)
Who doesn’t love a recipe that brings back a little childhood nostalgia? The foods that we think of as comfort foods are often the same ones we loved as children. They might seem weird to other people, but for us, they taste like home. My mom is a fantastic cook, so it’s hard to choose … More Recipe: Old-Fashioned Hamburger Soup
Why Kombucha? The gut microbiome appears to be the next frontier in our understanding of human physiology. As we dive deeper into the world of genetics and health we can further our appreciation of how much our microbiome contributes to making us who we are. There are billions upon billions of microbes living inside our … More How to Brew Your Own Homemade Kombucha Tea (and why you’d even want to)
Chicken Parm is one of those meals that we assume MUST be super unhealthy because it’s so damn good. Admittedly, many version of this Italian-American classic do call for the chicken to be fried before being smothered in cheese. Fat = Flavor, but in this particular dish I find that by seasoning the breading and … More Recipe: Baked Chicken Parmesan
In all honesty, I’m not fond of protein shakes. Protein Bars on the other hand, can be a convenient choice for busy, active folks. When buying. store-bought ones it can be tough to balance good nutrition with taste and cost. So save yourself some money and try my 5 Ingredient Banana Chocolate Protein Bars! They’re packed with both protein and fibre for a super-filling on-the-go snack. … More 5 Ingredient Banana Chocolate Protein Bars
