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.
Okay I know a lot of you have been waiting for this one! I wanted to wait more for the spring when fresher produce was popping up but I just couldn't wait any longer! Besides, you'll be well practiced for the spring this way Learn the basics of fermentation in the kitchen as well as …
We ALL have been through a lot this year. We ALL could use a little extra support (and nourishment).. Which is WHY I've decided to EXTEND the annual meal prep sale until THE END OF THE YEAR- FOR THIS YEAR ONLY!! ...and in case people were wondering, I work ALL OVER VANCOUVER ISLAND! Right now, …
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 …
"I REALLY REGRET HAVING MEAL PREPPED FOOD IN THE FRIDGE" - SAID NO ONE EVER RAISE YOUR HAND IF... YOU LOVE FOOD BUT DON’T WANT TO MAKE IT THREE TIMES A DAY... EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. YOU’RE NOT REALLY A FAN OF GROCERY SHOPPING - LIKE AT ALL YOU WANT TO EAT HEALTHIER, BUT STILL HAVE …
Looking for a fun and new milk alternative? My go-to is usually Hemp Mylk but now that it is NUT season here on Vancouver Island, I figured I would share a few of my other favourites... like hazelnut, because they are arguably my favourite nut and we even have a local grower here on the …
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 …
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 …
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll most likely already have this recipe because I've been making it A LOT and sharing it with you all on my stories! Alas, it is finally available on the blog and a full video is up on my social media channels for those of you that like the …
If you know me, you know I looove my fermented stuff! But WHY?! What's so special about it? And is it the same as pickling?! Well, they’re both delicious and they BOTH have their own unique benefits but they are definitely NOT the same! Essentially, pickled foods are a fast process that perverse ingredients using …
In all honesty, this was a very happy, spontaneous creation! All I had in my fridge was 1 pepper, 1 egg, LITERALLY 1 sprig of cilantro/parsley left, some sad lookin avocados and a bunch of yams/potatoes.. so I didn’t have much fresh stuff to work with! But I came up with something delicious nonetheless. However, …
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