If you’re planning a visit to New York City any time soon…here are some things that might be helpful! We stayed at The Quin Hotel (@TheQuin), which is in a fantastic location sitting around the corner from Central Park and just a few blocks away from Times Square. The hotel staff were incredibly helpful […]
Recently, I had a chance to sit down and interview Alessia from Just-a-Smidge and chat about health and nutrition. She is an energetic woman who is passionate about food. Apparently, she can really woof it down. I met Alessia through our local farmer where we pick up our delectables on a weekly basis. Despite Alessia […]
It’s always a priority to celebrate holidays with our family and friends. This is why we, Plant Trainers, would like to share and celebrate Organic Week with you! September 20-28 is Organic week across Canada. You can see what is happening around you at Organic Week. Organic Week is organized in partnership between Canadian Organic […]
Back to school time is when families are trying to come up with healthy snacks to give their children the nutrients and fuel that they need. Last week I met up with one mom, Erin Mizrahi (@mizmizrahi), in her kitchen. She was preparing snacks in large quantities for her family. I asked Erin why […]
This Plant-Based Mock Chicken Salad recipe is great for a brunch or lunch party. We often have it as a light dinner accompanied by a soup, salad or home made coleslaw. You can eat it on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich…doesn’t really matter…it is so delicious, however you eat it, you’ll absolutely […]
Beans, beans, good for your heart… So you are back to read more! How you bean? All kidney-ing aside. (See what I did there?) If beans are not prepared right, they can be no laughing matter. There are many reasons out there people are moving away from canned beans. Sure, they are convenient, but at […]
Did you know that kids eat with their eyes? I was getting tired of just putting lunch on the plate. I needed something to get my creative juices flowing and get my kids to eat with their eyes. They named this dish a garden bagel. Our son loves Hummus. Try filling a bagel with hummus […]
We love adding fresh herbs to our food. Eating a clean and healthy diet means a lot of preparing, a lot of organizing, a lot of will power and of course, a lot of time! Cleaning herbs for each recipe can be a big job. The worst is when you find a bag of parsley […]
Shopping for groceries is a common practice that has become somewhat of a lost art. Make the most of your grocery shopping experience and consider these 6 tips when making your next trip to the store. 1. Check your supplies in advance: Before making the trip to the grocery store, take a look at what […]
School foods are a consistent problem for our family. As a family, we live a whole foods plant-based, unprocessed, sugar free and gluten free lifestyle. While our kids aren’t 100% plant-based, our values are instilled in them and they are probably 90-95% plant-based right now. The school that our kids attend has disappointed us once […]
