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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“Find the beauty and joy in your daily rituals and you will find beauty and joy in your daily life. To love your habits is to love your days and to love your days is to love your life.” From James Clear As we transition out of holidays and back into our daily routines, mornings… Continue Reading Start Your Day Like A Champion – Top 5 Tips for Mindful Mornings
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So many ways to serve up a noodle! This Asian inspired cold noodle salad is a great way to use up those nutrient rich, garden slicing cucumbers. Comes together easily and is tangy and sweet. Try this salad out for something different and new! Ingredients: Salad: Dressing: Directions:
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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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Sweet and spicy goes very nicely! This simple to make spread is a delicious topping on crackers and cream cheese (try this Cultured Cashew Spread for a delicious vegan cream-cheese) or use as a condiment on samosas, fritters or in tacos. Fresh peaches and jalapeños are in abundance in the late summer and this is… Continue Reading Hot Pepper Peach Spread
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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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Nothing says Italy like the red, green and white of a Caprese Salad! This modern version of the Caprese salad of Italy is sure to be a win on your dinner table this summer. Fresh tomatoes and bright flavoured basil mixed with a mild soft mozzarella cheese and lifted with a balsamic reduction dressing makes… Continue Reading Bocconcini, Tomato, Basil Salad with Balsamic Reduction Dressing
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Marvellously miso This simple, pro-biotic rich, miso sauce can be used in your weeknight stir-fries, drizzled over roasted or steamed veggies or added to lift your grain bowls. Adjust ingredients to suit your taste desires by adding a little more or a little less of what is called for. Ingredients: Directions: Add more honey if… Continue Reading Miso Sauce for Stir-fries, Bowls and Veggies
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Dip or drizzle, this sauce has your veggies covered! Tahini is the paste made from toasted sesame seeds and is high in fiber, healthy fats and plenty of vitamins and minerals. This sauce can be made thick and used for a dip or thinned out with water and drizzled over roasted veggies, on salad bowls… Continue Reading Lemon Tahini Dressing
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Drizzle, dunk or dip, take this sauce out for a rip! You can’t go wrong with this savory and nutty combination with a little spice, salt and sweetness! Great for spring or salad rolls and Asian noodle bowls, easy to make and stores well in the fridge for left overs. Ingredients: Directions: Consider using this… Continue Reading Perfect Peanut Sauce
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