When life hands me lemons… I make Hummus! I love making hummus at home because I know exactly what goes into it and there are no preservatives. It always tastes best when served immediately. Many people always ask me what I make in my Vitamix. Well, guess what? I now make my hummus there too. […]
As mentioned in our blog this week: How Do I Get Rid Of My Cravings…this recipe is something I crave on a regular basis. There is something so satisfying about the rich, creamy dressing on the cauliflower. Sometimes I eat this as my main course with a soup or salad. You can choose to have […]
Every year I make a new treat for our family Valentine’s Day picnic. This year I wanted to create something with bold flavor, fun colours and no food dyes. Lately I have been experimenting with many energy ball recipes, so I decided to stick with the theme. This is how the Valentine’s Day Colourful Chocolate Truffles were […]
This chickpea casserole is a great dish and is sure to please! It’s easy to prepare and only dirties one dish. I serve this warm for dinner or sometimes I bring it as a cold dish to potlucks and this chickpea casserole is always a hit! It also serves as a great lunch if you have […]
These breakfast balls are a great staple to have in the house. We eat them in the mornings and for some extra energy before a workout or for a sweet afternoon snack. I even feel good about the kids eating one with their breakfast!! To change it up you can try replacing some of the […]
Protein is the buzz word around town. Whether you are a herbivore or omnivore, people are obsessed with protein. One of the most popular forms of plant-based protein right now comes from hemp hearts. It’s not what your thinking! When hemp seeds are shelled they make a delicious nut-free, crunchy, raw and nutritious snack, also […]
These are the only pancakes in our world. We have no guilt about the kids eating them many times in a week. Obviously they are best fresh, but the kids love them reheated after being frozen too. The hemp gives them the protein, the oil and flax give them some fat and Omega 3s to […]
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 […]
I made this flavorful slaw to accompany a falafel dish. It was crunchy and delicious! The leftovers were awesome the next day tossed on top of our lunch salad. Crunchy Carrot Protein Slaw 3 cups shredded organic carrots 2 Tbsp olive oil or cold-pressed hemp oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp fine […]
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 […]
