I am not a breakfast person, never have been. I like my coffee in the morning and that's about it. Problem is, it often gets to be 1 or 2 PM and I realize the only thing I've had is coffee; not a great way to start your day, especially when you're a breastfeeding mama. … Continue reading Tahini bliss balls
Having a new baby and breastfeeding means I need to eat, like all the time. So I've been looking to create some easy healthy go to snack recipes to ensure I'm actually getting a few nutrients here and there instead of shoving whatever happens to be lingering in my pantry down my throat because I'm about … Continue reading Raw lemon coconut chia bars
As you know I'm not much of a dessert person - I don't really dig sweets or chocolate; but a bag of chips or a block of cheese, well that's a whole other story. Now since I've been pregnant, that's changed a bit - but I imagine that won't last long. Even so, one dessert … Continue reading Lemon Meringue Pie
This is one of my favourite potato salads, because it is so different from what I grew up on. Don't get me wrong, I love old school mayonnaise filled potato salad A LOT; but I like to switch things up. I first made this salad years ago, trying to find a way to get rid … Continue reading Potato and artichoke salad
Burrata is one of my favourite cheeses, it's sooooooo good. I mean look at it! We don't eat pasta all that often at our house anymore, and when we do, we often look for noodle alternatives (like zucchini, or spaghetti squash) and simple ingredients like lemon, a cheese, and fresh herbs. I was grocery shopping … Continue reading Basil & burrata spaghetti
Yesterday I was scrolling through Instagram as you do, and came across a post from Audrey the Unconventional Baker on SPUD's Instagram feed. The post was a beautiful little raw lemon ginger chia cheesecake and it was to die for. Click on the link to check out Audrey's beautiful original cake. I was so excited to try this, … Continue reading Lemon, ginger, sesame cashew cake
15 years ago, I think this was one of the first appetizers I attempted making; and I was terrified I would screw it up! See, I didn't know much about food back then and I had yet to discover that I had a bit of natural talent. Now, it's one of my go-to appetizers. It's easy to make … Continue reading Prosciutto wrapped asparagus
