Pesto is one of those pantry staples that are always great to have on hand to add burst of flavour to a meal. When basil is in season, I love to make a large batch of pesto and freeze it. This allows me to add “fresh” basil to my dishes year round. Today, I am…
We are having the hottest summer since I moved to Newfoundland! We are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean so it does not usually get too warm in the summer. Also, there is usually always a nice breeze coming from the shore, and a thick cloud cover most days. However, this summer is special: the sun is…
This ABC Summer Salad is so colourful and refreshing. Layers of Avocados, Apricots, Blueberries and Cucumbers are placed in a Mason jar, over a few spoonfuls of lime vinaigrette for a burst of flavour. The taste of the sweet fruits, crunchy seeds, tangy dressing and leafy greens just create the best combination in your mouth and…
Do you love the comforting taste of peanut butter and jam (PB&J)? If so, you will love this green smoothie which incorporates peanut butter, bananas and strawberries, mixed with spinach, hemp seeds and green matcha tea powder for an amazingly delicious green smoothie. This recipe is for a smoothie pack that you can prepare ahead of…
A frozen treat is always so enjoyable in the summertime! Did you know that you could make your own homemade ice cream without using an ice cream maker? Yes, you can make your own dairy-free ice cream with your high speed blender. This green team ice cream is made with only 3 simple ingredients: coconut cream,…
Smoothie packs are just so convenient! Last week, I shared my tips on how to prepare smoothie packs in 5 easy steps with a recipe for a Banana Cherry Pie Smoothie Pack. When I prepare smoothie packs, I love to make a few different smoothie recipes all at once so that I store a variety of smoothies in my…
It is summertime and I love starting my day with a superfood smoothie. Since I am usually in a hurry in the morning and don’t always have time to chop fruits, veggies and take out my jars of superfoods or grains (chia seeds, oats, matcha tea, maca powder, etc), I started making my own frozen smoothie…
Imagine crunchy clusters of sesame, sunflower, pumpkin and hemp seeds that are held together by sweet maple syrup, coconut oil and flavoured with hints of cinnamon and chocolate. Doesn’t that sound dreamy? And now imagine that you would add cranberries, chocolate chips and dates to these crunchy maple and seed clusters. What you get is…
When I have lots of very ripe bananas, I usually freeze them to use them in smoothies and ice cream, but sometimes, to treat my husband, I use them to make delicious loaves of banana bread. When I was a child, I loved to experiment in the kitchen with my friends (this still applies today!). I…
This is another delight that I remember making with my mom as a kid and continued to make through college, university and in my travels. With time, I have improved, perfected and shared this amazing recipe with many friends along the way. Today, I am sharing with you the gluten-free version that I created over…
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