Cheesecake has long been a favourite indulgence of mine, and it’s one I thought would be gone forever when I stopped eating gluten and dairy. What is cheesecake without the CHEESE!? Well, I’m happy to report, the answer to that is...
I woke up reminiscing about deep fried apple fritters soaked in warm, fresh, local maple syrup. Growing up and raising a family in the Waterloo Region, the first Saturday in April has long been a day to look forward to the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival....
I suppose this is technically dressing not stuffing since it cooks outside the bird, but you won’t care because this stuff is delicious! Many people in my family eat gluten free to help address a number of health issues, but that doesn’t mean they want to...
For me, holidays and celebrations centre around family...
We recently held a staff holiday potluck dinner. As you might imagine we have a wide variety of food allergies, intolerances, dietary goals, and preferences. Our food choices allow us to feel our very best, and at our dinner party it is encouraged to bear...
Have you ever agreed to bring a snack to an event and then forgot all about it until the last minute? No, I’m on my own in this? Sigh, I hope not. The first time I made these I needed something quick and reasonably healthy. In...
It seems Fall means pumpkins are everywhere, this post is no exception. I love pumpkin! I will eat it all year thanks to the availability of canned pumpkin. This recipe uses canned pumpkin, but fresh roasted and drained pumpkin would be fabulous! I’ve made a few...
At this time of year my pumpkin obsession turns to cranberries. I like the sweet and sour punchiness that develops as this salsa sits overnight, but it is all kinds of tasty fresh off a simmer as well. This Pineapple Cranberry Salsa pairs perfectly with my Paleo...
I don’t know about you, but as the days get shorter, I start looking for comfort food. Chicken fingers take me back to a simpler time. Plus, any food you can dip is a favourite of mine! Because I often have a tiny helper in the...
My favourite thing about chia pudding is how FAST it is to prepare. I have yet to meet a person who couldn't use a few extra minutes in the morning. ...