Can’t beet this classic! I had the good fortune of being the recipient of some traditional Doukhobors cuisine made by my children’s Great Grandma before she passed and her Borsht was one of them! Although this recipe is no whereas perfect as Granny Merry’s, it is amazing how good a combination of late summer/early autumn… Continue Reading Simple Autumn Harvest Borscht
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The ACT Trinity! Creamy and fresh, this salad is loaded with healthy fats, dairy protein, anti-oxidants and rich in vitamins and minerals. It makes a great side to Mediterranean style dishes or along with something spicy to take down the heat! Easy to make and great all year round! Ingredients: Salad: Dressing: Directions:
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“Millions of peaches, peaches for me!” – From The Presidents of the United States of America Out of all the stone fruits, peaches are my absolute favourite! Smoothies, salsa’s, jams, crisps, fresh cut in yogurt, fruit salad and topping oatmeal, I put peaches in everything when they are in season! This crisp has been this… Continue Reading Blueberry Peach Crisp – Vegan and Gluten Free
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3, 2, 1 Blast off! Ready to get your day started with a energizing boost? This is my go to morning smoothie in the summer when the berries are abundant and the greens and herbs are knocking on the door! This smoothie has everything you need to start your day from protein, omega’s, berry and… Continue Reading Berry Blast morning smoothie
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“Bean” looking for a versatile summer salad? This one has you covered! This 4 bean summer salad is a great go to for a potluck dinner, camping or hot days when you want something easy that stores well. Both fresh green beans and canned shell beans come together with a few simple ingredients in a… Continue Reading Marinaded 4 Bean Summer Salad
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if Jack only new the true value of those magic beans at the market! Beans and legumes have been a fundamental part of human history for centuries providing a complex profile of nutrition. They were instrumental in the migration of people across oceans and over land masses as they provided the sustenance needed. Part of… Continue Reading Beans and Legumes – A healthy diet choice
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Looking for a crunchy, savory snack? Say good-bye to unhealthy potato chips and yes to these delicious little crunchy gems of goodness! Edamame beans are the young and tender soy beans that can be eaten fresh, straight out of the pod. They are high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and anti-oxidants and make a… Continue Reading Roasted Edamame
Salty, savory, spicy, crunchy…yum! Chickpeas are one of the most common beans out there and can be used in a variety of ways from veggie burgers, falafels, hummus, salads and curry’s just to name a few. Here I have roasted them up into crunchy savory little snacks of deliciousness. I love combining them with roasted… Continue Reading Roasted Chickpeas
Da-da-da-dahhhh! Let these little heroes of the food world dawn their super capes! You have likely heard the buzz on the importance of anti-oxidants in our diets and how essential they are to disease prevention, but, what the heck are they? Bare with me, we are going to talk science for a brief moment. Free… Continue Reading Anti-oxidants, Explained
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