Watermelon, Cucumber + Tequila Cocktails? Yes, you want these. Happy Sunday! And Happy Father’s Day! Allie and I just got back in Canada last night, after spending a luxurious week in Barcelona. The food. The beach. The drinks. The food, again. It was such a great trip. I even got a tan. (Well, okay, you have
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Blueberry Mint Gin Fizz + Happy Pride Month!
IT’S JUNE. As in summer. As in cocktails on the patio all day, every day. (Kind of kidding–I’m a little tipsy now from, ahem, taste testing.) It’s also PRIDE month! And I am freakin’ pumped. I actually love being queer, and I’ll find a way to drop it into conversation every chance that I get.
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4 Medicinal Mushrooms + Their Magical Health Benefits
It seems to me that medicinal mushrooms are everywhere. You can find them in health food stores, coffee, chocolate, protein balls and almost any healthy foodie blog. But what are they?! What’s the deal. What are the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms? Medicinal mushrooms, like chaga and reishi, are adaptogens–meaning they help your body to adapt to
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Cherry Almond Overnight Oats {vegan}
For the most part, I follow a generally paleo diet. As much as possible I try to make sure my diet is made of plants like leafy greens and root vegetables, clean proteins (like sustainably sourced fish, pastured eggs, and grass-fed beef) and healthy fats like ghee, olive oil, coconut oil and avocados. Most of
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Should You Avoid Dairy?
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you momma bears (and pet mamas) out there! Today, I’m writing about something that I’ve personally been grappling with myself. My Struggle With Dairy. A bit of backstory for you: for the last few months, I’ve been dealing with some unexpected (and not-so-delightful symptoms). I’m talking bloating, stomach pain,
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Spring Radish, Beet + Blueberry Salad
It’s officially April. Can I just say, this year is flying by. I mean we’re basically done with winter. Good bye, winter! Adios! You will not be missed! I mean it: I am way too excited for Spring. And there’s oh so many reasons. (Like this Spring Radish, Beet + Blueberry Salad.) For starters, Allie and
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Paleo Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Keeping it short + sweet this week with these Paleo Chocolate Chunk Cookies. I’d love to say this was my recipe, because they are so freakin’ good, but no, these babies are courtesy of Texanerin Baking. And let me tell you: they taste like the real deal. Buttery, with ooey-gooey dark chocolate, crisp outside and
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Energy-Boosting Spirulina + Blueberry Chia Pudding
I am obsessed with this Spirulina + Blueberry Chia Pudding. Like obsessed. For one, it’s mermaid coloured–oh, it’s just so freaking pretty. And for two, most importantly, you can not taste the spirulina. But spirulina? It tastes like swamp water. It just does not taste good. And whenever I taste it, my gag reflex gets going, and
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Coconut + Cacao Pecan Paleo Granola
Happy Sunday! My brain feels like it’s made of fluff today: the remnants of having a social life for once, and drinking one too many Old Fashioneds. Not that I’m complaining: it feels wonderful to get out of the house and connect with friends. But all things (pole) fitness have gone out the window in
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Aubergine Chickpea Stew with Apricots + Mint
Oh weekend, where did you go? I always assume I’ll have more lounge time, but then, after running errands, cleaning the house, doing bloggy-type things and going to the gym, it’s suddenly Sunday evening. It’s actually been a lovely weekend. There was a date night with Allie, that included drinks and going to see I,
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