I was close to not sharing this recipe because I had such a hard time taking a decent photo. Well lets just say that sometimes food taste better than it looks, and in this case it’s very true. It would be a shame not to share this plant based lasagna because it’s pretty freaking delicious. Creamy butternut squash, a velvety cashew based béchamel sauce, and garlicky kale makes for the ultimate comfort food that’s nourishing and seasonal. Continue reading
This is my go-to smoothie recipe. It’s the perfect way for me to start my day because I prefer to eat fruit in the morning on an empty stomach for better digestion and I like to start the day off on the right food with leafy greens. I’ve gone through phases of making undesirable smoothies with protein powders, steamed cauliflower, or very little fruit. Enough is enough. I decided to make a delicious smoothie with the most delicious ingredients nature has to offer. Continue reading
What’s better than heading to your farmer’s market on a beautiful crisp morning and enjoying a delicious cup of hot apple cider? I know! these donuts. I have recently come back from the Hampton’s where I enjoyed hot fresh apple cider donuts at a beautiful farm market called Milk Pail, which inspired me to make a healthier version. Continue reading
Canadian thanksgiving is right around the corner. It is one of my favourite weekends of the year because I celebrate at the cottage with my family. Up north, the leaves change colour much sooner than in the city so it’s a rather beautiful sight. Since my cottage is on an island, it’s also the last weekend we’re all at the cottage together before we close it down for the winter. Continue reading
My Roasted Tomato Lentil Curry is the perfect transitional recipe from summer to fall. It takes advantages of summer’s ripe tomatoes and is a comforting dish for the cooler crisp weather. I always love using produce from the farmer’s market to create my meals. Food is special when you know it’s made with local ingredients and you purchase it from the source. However, this recipe would also be amazing in the winter and I plan to make it with plum tomatoes from the supermarket when I have to. Continue reading
