Summer is wonderful isn’t it? Being able to spend time outside, enjoying time with family and friends and enjoying nature! I also enjoy that we have so many farmer’s markets near us! Sadly, my vegetable garden hasn’t done that well this year. I just haven’t had the time that needs to be spent on it. more
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Fresh Garden Salsa (Paleo/ Gluten Free/ Dairy Free/ Vegan)
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Delicious Salad Dressings (Vegan/ Dairy Free/ Paleo/ Gluten Free/ Refined Sugar Free)
With summer going strong you may be really feeling the heat these days! You know that it is too hot to cook, so salads are definitely the way to go. Unfortunately, you are running out of good salad dressing ideas. Here are some great dressing to add to your collections! For even more salads check more
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Vanilla Cashew Ice Cream (Paleo/ Vegan/ Dairy Free/ Gluten Free/ Refined Sugar Free)
July is almost gone… Can you believe it? The summer seems to be flying by! In southern Ontario it has been a hot, dry summer! Third time this month we are in a heat warning! We are actually in a drought for the first time in an extremely long time, as well. What does everyone more
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Date Avocado Pudding (Paleo/ Vegan/ Dairy Free/ Gluten Free/ Nut Free/ Refined Sugar Free)
Do you ever have days that you would like to eat one thing, then go in a different direction? I was going to play with my avocado chocolate ice cream recipe and add dates to it. As I was starting to play, I decided that I would try making a non-chocolate version instead. I know… more
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Chickpea and Kale Salad (Vegan/ Gluten Free/ Dairy Free)
As I have said, summer is the time for gatherings! It is also the time for very hot temperatures. Who wants to cook when it’s hot out? Not me. Thankfully this salad gives a double punch for of protein and veggies! Perfect for any gathering, as well as beating the heat! Chickpea and Kale more
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Stewed Rhubarb (Paleo/ Vegan/ Dairy Free/ Gluten Free)
Spring and summer in Canada means fresh rhubarb!! I am beginning to understand that many people in the U.S. have never tried rhubarb. Here in Canada it is a staple! As I have said before, if you have tried it you either love it or hate it! As you know, I love it! As a more
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Chocolate Chip Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream (Paleo/ Vegan/ Dairy Free/ Gluten Free/ No Ice Cream Machine Necessary)
It is summer!! Woo Hoo! The temperatures are hot! The days are long and filled with summer fun! I love being able to watch the children having fun running all over the place. Let’s face it, when you’re running all over in the summer you get hot. What is better than having some nice chocolate more
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Ginger Sesame Chicken Skewers ( Gluten Free/ Dairy Free/ Paleo)
Today is officially the first day of summer!!! What has also definitely started is BBQ season! I do bbq all year, yes even when I have to shovel off the bbq. It is much easier and more enjoyable when the weather is warmer! If there is a great sale on chicken you can slice more
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Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing (Nut Free Option/ Paleo/ Gluten Free/ Vegan)
Awe…. summer is wonderful isn’t it? Yes I know that it isn’t technically summer yet but it’s close enough. It is time for back yard barbecues, get togethers and just being able to enjoy some time outside! With all the warm weather and gatherings that come with summer, I am always looking for easy yet more
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Rhubarb Walnut Loaf (Gluten Free/ Dairy Free/ Refined Sugar Free/ Vegan)
Spring means fresh rhubarb in my garden!!! Yay!! It is the first thing that i am able to pick from my garden every spring! I love that I can just go out to my back yard and pick fruits and vegetables! Can’t wait for more to be ready!! I have always loved rhubarb! I think more