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Crunchy Sweet Kale Salad

May 18, 2022 by Diane Leave a Comment
kale salad with apples beets and carrots

Let’s batch cook! It’s been a while! Life is busy as a full-time mom, and lately I’ve been thinking about how to consolidate the day to day tasks (like cooking) in order to have a little extra me time at the end of the day to maintain my sanity. I don’t think I’ve found the … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Salads, Uncategorized Tagged: dairy free, dinner, gluten free, lunch, meal prep, salad, Vegan

Root Vegetable Coconut Curry Soup

March 13, 2022 by Diane Leave a Comment
root Vegetable coconut curry soup

Well, it’s about that time of year when we all are hoping spring has arrived, but really, things are still pretty cold out there. Darn! But that leaves room for another cozy soup recipe to keep us warm and grounded as we move through the end of winter and into spring! I love to do … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Main Dishes, Uncategorized Tagged: dairy free, dinner, gluten free, lunch, soup, Vegan

Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies

December 9, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
raw strawberries and cream cookies

  If you’re looking for a nut free treat to pack in your child’s lunch this season, here is your recipe! These Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies are a fun twist on your typical cream filled cookie, but made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened. This filling is so creamy and delicious, it will … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Gluten-Free Tagged: cookies, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, nut free, raw, sugar-free

Kid-friendly Hot Cocoa

December 7, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
kid-friendly hot cocoa

  Even in the winter, I  make a point of getting outside to play every day with my kids. It’s usually the hardest to convince myself to get out there, but once we’re out, it’s always worth it for that fresh air! The only problem is trying to convince my kids to go home when … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts Tagged: dairy free, dessert, drinks, gluten free, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, sugar-free

Chocolate Peppermint Balls

December 6, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
Chocolate Peppermint Balls

These are my favourite new holiday treat and I’m so excited to share them with you! If you love the combo of chocolate and mint, you will LOVE these. They remind me of a Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie, but totally natural and full of health supporting whole foods! Does it get any better than … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Uncategorized Tagged: chocolate, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, sugar-free

Spiced Crispy Squares

December 4, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
spiced crispy squares

Who’s ready for some holiday baking?! I love baking with my kids year-round but at the holidays it’s nice to switch it up and do some special treats for Christmas time. I worked with my friend Kate from Wildflower Superfoods to create five healthy holiday treats that you can make with your little ones. These … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Uncategorized Tagged: bars, Christmas, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, holiday, kid-friendly, sugar-free, treats

Fall Apple & Wild Rice Salad

October 4, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
Fall Apple & Wild Rice Salad

We’ve hit that time of year when you want cozy oats for breakfast and then you’re hot by lunch and in need of a salad, and let me just be clear: I love it. Fall is a favourite of many for good reason; The beautiful colours, the crunchy sound of leaves, the crisp change in … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Dressings and Sauces, Gluten-Free, Main Dishes, Salads, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: dairy free, dinner, gluten free, lunch, salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

Calcium Rich Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls

January 18, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
Calcium Rich Oatmeal Cookie Balls

We’ve all been brain-washed by those milk moustache commercials to believe that milk is the only way to get calcium and that dairy is necessary for a healthy diet. I’m here to let you know, that’s just not true! While calcium is an important mineral for health, it’s certainly not the only mineral important for … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Desserts, Uncategorized Tagged: dessert, family, gluten free, kid, snacks, toddler

Do Your Part: Eat Smart!

October 13, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

In all of the pandemonium of this pandemic, a key part of the plan for health has been missing from the mainstream narrative: Diet. We’ve been told to avoid friends and family, close our businesses and schools, and wait for a vaccine. But where is the reminder that taking care of our health is the … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Insight Tagged: diet, health, immune support, insight

Sugar and Kids: Why you should stick to Natural Sweeteners

July 15, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment

I know, I know- what’s a birthday party without cake?! I get it, and I agree that sweets and treats are a part of life, but they don’t need to be a part of every day, or even every week, especially for young kids. Even if you think your kid doesn’t eat sweets like candy … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Family, Insight, Uncategorized Tagged: artificial sweetener, dessert, kids, sugar, toddlers
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