Oh hey there Spring, wanna stay? Hang out? Please say yes. I’m thoroughly enjoying Calgary’s weather lately; sunshine, warm days, the occasional warm breeze even! Hellz Yes. It also makes me want salads, lots of salads. Which is awesome because eating salads when it’s cold is sorta difficult, and after winter in Calgary, where lots … [Read more…]
If you haven’t guessed, I’m a huge sweet and spicy fan. It’s definitely my fav flava combo. So, naturally, with my trying to eat a lot of Vitamin A for my eye health (which I think is improving!) and therefore eating lots of sweet potatoes, things are getting a little sweet potato crazy. Which I’m still not … [Read more…]
It’s almost picnic season! In fact, some of these days lately could be considered picnic worthy. Yes! Every summer I vow to go on more picnics, spend more time lounging in parks, soaking up the Calgary Rivers, but then somehow it’s fall and we may have done one picnic, possibly two? Oh well, there’s … [Read more…]
Don’t know what to bring to another appetizer party!? Don’t worry, I got ya covered. These babies are creamy, spicy, sweet, and crunchy. What else could you want!? Nothing. Perfect. Oh and did I mention they require only four ingredients?! And you can prep them ahead of time, and then pop them in the oven when you’re ready to eat/sip/snack/socialize. … [Read more…]
I love St. Patricks Day!!! This is one day where I especially miss my home town of Chicago, and my little neighbourhood of Beverly where I grew up. There is no place on earth that celebrates the Irish on St. Patty’s Day like Beverly does. Our own parade, bagpipers, Irish dancers, so much beer, and so … [Read more…]
Here’s a refreshing twist! Sorta like a dreamsicle for adults, maybe? Tart, tangy, frozen goodness. I love my smoothies, don’t get me wrong, but is anyone else just waiting for the day when the farmers markets are full of fresh berries and melons and peaches!? They’re just so pretty I usually can’t bear to put … [Read more…]
Slurp. Slurp. Slurp. Repeat. This Easy Miso Ramen Soup makes you want to do just that. So good. I woke up with a wicked sore throat last week. Blah! I debated going to work, went to work, and then spent all day dreaming about making some sort of savoury salty brothy soup to soothe my … [Read more…]
The Crossroads Farmers Market in Calgary has this little Mexican food booth with the most amazing dips and salsas. There’s such a variety too! I’m talking coconut salsa, corn salsa, super freaking hot ones, and my absolute favourite, the cilantro salsa. It’s more of a cilantro sauce, with a smooth and creamy texture. I get … [Read more…]
Morning Sunshines! Need a little pick me up?! Some spice in your life? Some comforting cinnamon spice? I’ve got just the thing! This super easy Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl came from a desire to use up some leftover quinoa in the fridge. My dad is notorious for “using up leftovers” in some really strange … [Read more…]
Oh man, I love a good green smoothie. It gives me a sense of accomplishment having gotten a good dose of veggeis in to start the day. It’s almost as if nothing else you do that day matters because it started out good, am I right?!?! Wine? Chocolate? It’s cool, I had greens for breakfast. This … [Read more…]
