The last couple of days have brought wonderfully warmer climes to Toronto. It’s insanely welcoming, back to the park, time to pack your coat type-of-weather. And just like every year, as soon as the weather changes- so do my cravings. Watermelon spells summer for me. It’s the perfect thirst quencher and it’s just great to entertain that sweet…… Continue reading Warmer Weather Asks for Watermelon
Most people I know are somewhat surprised when they see me indulge in tacos. But truth be told, tacos (when made the authentic way), are not entirely bad for you. They’ve somewhat been “demonized” and placed on the same category as chili dogs or other very unhealthy processed foods. I believe this is a…… Continue reading Mouth-Watering Tacos Al Pastor with Pineapple
Smoothie Bowls are taking the smoothie world by storm, or are they? I would best describe them as deliciously tasting “glorified smoothies” with a carefully chosen topping array. Although they look intricate in pictures, please know that when I’m making one for myself (that won’t be photographed, of course)- I don’t quite perfectly align the chia seed trail or the bananas…… Continue reading Chocolate & Maca Smoothie Bowl
Pomegranate is perhaps one of the most ancient fruits on this planet. In fact, it has even been suggested that it was a pomegranate apple and not a regular apple in the Adam & Eve biblical narrative. Pomegranates tend to peak in early Winter, so I was completely overjoyed when I found some at the grocery store in…… Continue reading Pomegranate is the Queen of Fruits
When a busy weekday rolls around and you’re looking for a refreshingly quick breakfast idea- look no further. This smoothie is so light in texture it’s actually reminiscent of a sherbet. The real kicker is that it’s made with pure coconut water as the base. Few things in this world hydrate you as well as good old…… Continue reading A Simply Delicious Blueberry & Banana Smoothie
I was completely and totally obsessed with old-fashioned meatloaf. Unfortunately, it’s not entirely gluten free for as the name would suggest; it’s actual minced meat emulating a loaf of bread. A lot of commercial meatloaves are packed with fillers, and they have very real meat at all. When am craving some iron and something savory, but low…… Continue reading Easy Paleo Meatloaf
Saturdays are for brunch. A deliciously long, hearty brunch meal with friends. I most definitely look forward to it all week. I started going for brunch across the city with a steady group of girlfriends nearly 10 years ago. The same posse of amigas still remains; with the exception of one who moved across the pond to London. We go as…… Continue reading Weekends are for Huevos Rancheros!
Mango will always and forever bring me back to my childhood. I grew up in a house with a big backyard that was completely littered with mangoes during this time of the year. Interestingly enough, the tree wasn’t ours. It was our neighbor’s. But am pretty certain we scored the majority of the fruit by sheer luck of…… Continue reading Mango, Mint, Pineapple & Kiwi Smoothie
When it comes to the science of smoothie bowls, I believe the toppings are just as important as the base ingredients. You see; they both need to coexist in perfect “bowl harmony”. The combination has to blend & taste good, and really bring out the flavors of each of the parts. For example, I can’t have chocolate with fruits like…… Continue reading Green Smoothie Bowl Goodness
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