σωφροσύνη (n.) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one’s true self, and resulting in true happiness.
Lately I've been asking my audience on Instagram what type of foods they like and to my surprise, warm salads seem to be a BIG hit!! So I figured I'd share my favourite way to make a seasonal warm salad- with lots of tips on ways to make it your own! But first, some education …
Simple, nutritious and delicious breakfast muffins. I made these extra moist so it's hard to mess them up - even when cooking with new gluten-free flours! Here are a few added health benefits to this recipe: HIGH in fibre - especially if you are using the extra flax option! HIGH in essential fatty acids - thanks …
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That time of year! Do you have an abundance of Apples... and maybe cranberries?! Here are a few tips & tricks with a couple of recipes to use them up! APPLE BENEFITS HIGH in fibre- but leave the skin on for added fibre/nutrients! Most of the valuable nutrients in food can actually be found in …
Tis' the season to MEAL PREP! I've been meal prepping up a storm lately so every flavour of grab-and-go-bites has been essential! These guys I focused on filling with lots of sweet, superfood goodness for the hungry morning people who could use a quick pick-me-up. Aside from them being nutrient-dense (as always) they also help with: …
Let’s talk alcohol. Believe me, I like a nice glass of Chianti just as much as the next white girl! But how much is too much before damage begins to occur 🤔 With the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to get swept away in the holiday festivities. Enjoy yourself this season but yes, sadly there is such …
Quick and easy bevy to impress anyone- as a mocktail or a cocktail! If you know me, you know I've always loved creating cocktails. I've never been one to drink "just because" or "to get drunk" - it was always about the experience and social aspect for me so I loved to sip and create …
WHAT ARE THEY From the words of Wikipedia... "Root vegetables are underground plant parts eaten by humans as food. Although botany distinguishes true roots (such as taproots and tuberous roots) from non-roots (such as bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers, although some contain both hypocotyl and taproot tissue), the term "root vegetable" is applied to all these types in agricultural and culinary usage.[1] Root vegetables are generally storage organs, enlarged to store …
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Ahhh another fun-ball recipe!.. and not those kind of fun-balls 😅 (see this is why I call them bites- there's just too many puns and because well, I'm #mature) Okay, okay on a more serious note... I focused on filling this recipe with extra recovery goodness for the busy athletes, entrepreneurs, parents, campers and any …
Another classic that I've shared with my social media followers over on Instagram and Facebook. I've made this one for A LOT of people but surprisingly, haven't officially posted it here! This one definitely switches up depending on what I have in the fridge or what is in season. It's a great way to use up odds-and-ends …
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