Tomatoes are in season, and if you like them as much as I do, what better way to enjoy these delicious pockets of exploding flavour than a simple salad? For this to be good, you MUST use various tomatoes that are in season, from local organic farmers (or your garden!). Mine were a mix of…
Archives for August 2013
Farm to Table: A morning at the Wildflowers Tea’s property
Last week, I had the pleasure to meet Jane, the creator and owner of Wildflowers Tea, in a beautiful rural setting where she lives with her husband and 3 kids. You can read about her story, and how she got into herbalism and organic here. This was my first ‘official’ meeting/interview, in a new series…
5 min Cashew, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Powerballs (vegan, no processed sugar, soy-free, gluten-free)
Ever feel like a sweet bite? You know, not quite dessert, not quite a snack; just a bite, something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Something that’s quick and easy, won’t make a mess in the kitchen and that the whole family will love. Oh and of course, something good for you, healthy, made with real,…
Everything but the kitchen sink green juice for beginners
It’s usually best not to juice fruits. Because of their high sugar content, it’s best to eat them whole (or in smoothies) in order to get the beneficial fibres that come with the sweet deliciousness of the fruit. However, for people who have never juiced before, or are scared of enjoying a green juice, this…