Good Morning & Happy New Year! I know we’re all about New Year’s Resolutions right now–or maybe we’re all against them (aren’t they just a tad bit old news?). I also know a lot of us want to make efforts this year to get healthier, and that’s great! I actually love the New Year,
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SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI & A VISIT FROM A FRIEND
I have no fancy pictures for you today (or ever, for that matter). Today, I have only pictures from my phone–a brief recap of the last couple days. My bestie-best-bestie came to visit me here in Toronto, which was much needed because I know all of three people here, and one of them is my
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Carrot Apple Ginger Soup & a Big Thank you!
Okay, first things first: thank you thank you thank you! The support and feedback I got from my last post was amazing! I honestly didn’t expect so many people to read it–my most viewed post by far. Everyone had such amazing things to say, and it was just truly moving. So thank you guys so much! It really means the
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My Super Personal Health Journey
I have a confession: I’m kind of nervous. I’ve been wanting to write this post for months, but I’ve been putting it off (because let’s be real–who wants everyone to know about their personal struggles? Uh, not me.) If I could, I’d paint myself as this know-it-all mighty health guru. You know: “Be quiet and eat
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LIFE UPDATE: when did I last shower?
Hello, hello! Before I start, let me just say: it’s past my bedtime. (Like 3 days past). I’m exhausted. I’m cranky. I’m crying a lot. You know what that means. WE’RE MOVING! Despite my under eye bags and lack of showers because, uh, hello, who has the time? (Did I mention dry shampoo is my all-time bestie,
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Shepherd’s Pie: Lentils, Parsnip & Celery Root
Cooler months mean heartier dishes–my favourite! Seriously, I could live off thick soups and stews and dishes like Shepherd’s pie all season. Who couldn’t? Gone are my morning smoothies, and in their place? Warming oatmeal bowls. Mmm…Delish. And my lunchtime salads? They’ve been replaced with sweet potato and quinoa dishes. Cause in the winter months,
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Quick Pickle Red Cabbage
So here’s the thing. This week’s assignment from George Brown was to do some kind of fermented or preserved food. And I was so excited because if you didn’t already know, fermented foods are awesome for gut health–they contain healthy probiotics that can improve digestion and help your body better assimilate vitamins and minerals. So I
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10 Kitchen Tips I’ve learned in Culinary School
PHOTO: Aubergine Stew With Chickpeas, Apricots + Mint Before I went to culinary school (back in 2015) I really didn’t know how to cook. I was still super passionate about healthy eating, and making most of my meals at home, but I had never learned the foundations of how to cook. These tips make getting into
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Savoury Rosemary Pumpkin Seeds
After carving my pumpkins–not very well, I might add (but you can see them here)–I took all the seeds and roasted them! Honestly, rosemary and pumpkin seeds are such a fabulous combination–these were delicious. Not to mention, healthy: pumpkin seeds are a great source of zinc, B vitamins and protein! So if you have leftover
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Why Stress Is Making You Bloated, Sick & Acne-Prone
“My skin is breaking out..again.And it’s not even that time of the month.” “I’m eating healthy, but I’m not losing weight.” “I’m not eating anything, and I’m gaining weight” “Home sick from work. How do I catch every flu bug?” “I eat one bite of dinner and puff up like a pastry–no tight jeans for me, thanks.”
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