Sometimes I shy away from posting such simple recipes, because I think: is that really a recipe worthy to be posted on my blog?? But I think it is, just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s not good! And simple recipes are what makes us able to make healthy choices everyday, even when we’re really…
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Quick Weeknight Swiss Chard, Mushrooms and Bacon Quiche
Delicious traditional quiche, using all real ingredients and a lot of vegetables. I believe that eating healthy is eating whole ingredients, so I have no problem eating some 35% cream once in a while (obviously, I wouldn’t do that every day!) Everything is good, in moderation, except fresh raw vegetables – which you can have…
What Is So Special About Organic Food? (Part 2 – Beyond Food)
I hope you took the time to read part 1 of this series about organic food, explaining what the difference is and that you’ve hopefully decided to reduce your exposure to pesticides by using the list of the most contaminated foods. I’ve come to realize that although the word “organic” is gaining in popularity, the…
Super quick vegan oatmeal breakfast
I ate something similar at one of my favourite restaurants in the Montreal area last year and decided to make my own version of super quick vegan oatmeal breakfast at home. I still cannot believe how quick and easy it is to make and how delicious and nutritious the result is. I am kind of…
Basic Dairy-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Looking for an awesome basic chocolate cupcake recipe? you found it! Simple, delicious, healthy and dairy-free, what more to ask for? These go REALLY well with the Almond and peanut butter vegan icing. I smell some cupcake baking coming up this weekend… Basic Dairy-Free Chocolate Cupcakes (makes 12 cupcakes) 10 min preparation time 25 min…
Almond and Peanut Butter Icing | Vegan
Simply a beautiful icing to work with and sure to be a success. A twist on a traditional peanut butter icing, the almond butter gives it a lighter taste, it’s also easier to digest than too much peanut butter. If you don’t have any dairy allergies and want to “go all out”, feel free to…
4 Easy Tips to Breathe Cleaner Air in your Home
Be careful what you breathe. We all know the air outside is (sadly) polluted, but did you know that the air you breathe inside your house is most likely a concentrated version of it? Most articles always add “mostly in winter” under the pretense that people keep their windows and doors closed with the heater…
What is so special about organic food? (part 1 — The Basics)
If you’re reading this, than you most likely know by now that all my recipes indicate “organic” on pretty much every ingredient. Do you wonder why? Is it because I’m trying to make my recipes fancier than they are? The answer is no. It is simply because it’s healthier and it tastes better. It’s better…
10 min fancy and healthy weekend brunch
Looking for a fancy, healthy and easy brunch idea? Try this beautiful open-faced poached egg and julienned vegetable breakfast sandwich. Looks impressive enough to serve to your guests (I bet the in-laws will be impressed!) but only takes 10 minutes to make! This was inspired by some of the delicious breakfasts I get to eat…
Discover your weeds: Milk Thistle
One of my favourite plant supplements: Milk Thistle! This plant has helped me so many times! Milk thistle has been used for more than 2,000 years as a treatment for liver and gallbladder disorders, especially “when the eyes and skin turneth yellow”, an early reference to jaundice and liver disease. These historical writings spurred researchers…