When I was in Umbria this past summer, I treated myself to a 1 week retreat at Ananda Yoga Centre. I took various kriyananda yoga courses and a vegan baking course. The instructor and fellow yogi, Mahiya Zoe Matthews was not only the sweetest, kindest divine goddess I had ever met but also a great […]
This dish can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert because it is a gastronomical explosion of flavor and fluffiness! This dish is truly a DREAM and you will feel like you are on cloud9 when you sink your teeth into these flapjacks! Makes 6-8 large pancakes (Serves 4) Ingredients for apple cream 4 small apples […]
Yup! These are huge in size, taste and texture! Sweetened with Lakanto monkfruit sugar, gluten-free, vegan and low lectin – what more can I take away? NOTHING…..I just sprinkled in superfoods, fiber & healthy fats and the flavor is just OTW! Ingredients for 14 3/4 cup coconut flour 3/4 cup cassava flour 1 cup almond […]
What’s chocavo? It’s the healthiest, most delicious and richest icing you will ever have! 2 main ingredients….can you guess? OH and did I mention these cupcakes are divinely delicious too?! You will not be able to stop at one, but that’s OK because they are grain-free, soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and naturally sweetened…. seconds are allowed, […]
Keep it simple. Keep it quick. Keep it healthy. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable so that means it has sulfur compounds which help the liver neutralize toxins as it detoxifies. A healthy liver is important to rid toxins like excess estrogen, synthetic chemicals and heavy metals. Which means balanced hormones, healthy thyroid, healthy heart and […]
Cups are not just for coffee, hot chocolate, matcha and tea! This is just the right size for a nutritious, filling and delicious breakfast to start your day right. I’ve added a list of superfood ingredients that I usually use, but you don’t have to limit yourself to mine, so get creative, have FUN and […]
I’m trying to reduce lectins for the month of January to improve digestion & absorption of nutrients and reduce inflammation! So, I “healthified” the traditional classic all-time favorite North American chocolate chip cookie recipe and these beauties popped out of the oven! I added some juice and rind from blood oranges which are in season […]
In this creamy, hearty and smoky flavored soup, I didn’t just use any ol’shroom, I used shiitake! These fungi (fun-gee) are a good source of vitamin C, D, iron, fiber, plant based protein and phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are plant nutrients and they are the immune system of that fruit or vegetable so they help strengthen our […]
You can WOW your guests with this irresistibly delicious traditional Italian dumpling dish! In Italy this is a “first” dish or “primo piatto” in a series of 5 dishes which are antipasto, pasta, meat/fish, vegetable side dish and dessert! Of course, Italians don’t always eat this elaborately, except for Sundays which are sacred and a […]
This recipe was created out of sheer hunger and not having planned anything to eat, so it had to be quick and easy! High fiber AND protein are very important in my diet so I reached for Maria’s Noodles yellow pea pasta. Next, I wanted something rich and flavourful and sinfully delicious without dairy! Voila […]