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.
Let’s make my kind of #borscht— but make it #fermented 💜 If you follow me on social media, you've definitely seen this recipe before! And if you follow my blog, you'll definitely know about my love for fermentation and why I like to save my beets from my beet kvass recipe to use in other …
So I know we aren't in the right season for Nettlekopita ... like.. at all 😂 HOWEVER I have been cooking up SPANAKOPITA for a few of my private in-home clients lately and was recently re-inspired by an OLD lost and found reel I had intended to post on social media back in the spring (that …
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 …
Here are my favourite tips/tricks for buying, eating, shopping and sourcing all of your food as locally as possible; YEAR ROUND!! We are so blessed and abundant here on Vancouver Island but also in BC in general! With everything taking soo long to ship and prices going up in grocery stores, it just makes sense …
FUN FACT 🌱 Did you know that juicing cucumber + celery together creates a complete protein?! 🥒 Yupp! These two veggies, when combined, have complimentary amino acid profiles to make a complete protein (whaaaa?!) #knowledgebomb 🤯 With the hotter days we’ve been having, my body has naturally been craving more fresh fruits, vegetables and liquids as opposed …
More fun with shellfish! I've been loving all the nostalgic memories of my childhood flooding back, cooking oysters by the campfire, dropping the crab trap and waiting "patiently" for the ENTIRE DAY to see what we may have for dinner, fishing, prawning... you name it, we did it. As time goes on though, we evolve. …
Hellooo inspiration! During these isolating times, it's been hard for me to find my inspiration. However, sometimes it pops up when you least expect it! I saw someone who lives over on the East Coast post a clam recipe to support the overwhelmed fish markets that have a surplus of products due to restaurants not …
This one-pan recipe makes A LOT so it can be used as a main dish or as a side dish. One thing to note is that this recipe doesn't freeze the best so it's best to use it for meal prepping and eating throughout the week or for a festive potluck dish. See my notes …
Apple Season! Or 'Fall' as some call it.. If you're like most apple tree owners, you most likely have an abundance of apples falling off your tree right now faster than you can blink. Luckily, there's endless possibilities with apples! Preserve them, bake them, eat them whole, eat them raw, juice them.. the list is …
Making up a roast chicken is probably one of my favourite things to do at the beginning of the week for meal prepping! I can usually use a chicken for dinner, lunches and save the carcass to make bone broth or soup! Aside from a herb roasted chicken being absolutely delicious, it's packed with nutrients …
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