This nutritious and delicious no-bake holiday recipe is simple to make with the use of a blender, and a food processor. Essential kitchen tools in my books, that I use in almost all of my recipes. Seeing as I often get asked, the food processor I recommend is the Cuisinart 8-Cup Food Processor, Silver FP-8SVC. To get a super smooth filling, it is helpful to use a high-powered blender – like a Vitamix or Ninja. If you have a less intense machine, soak the cashews for at least 8 hours. This allows them to get soft, and easy to break down into a creamy smooth texture. Also, feel free to us ..read more

This delicious and nutritious salad celebrates the humble, and seasonal Kohlrabi – a versatile vegetable, that is part of the brassica family (along with broccoli, kale, cauliflower etc.). Once peeling the beautiful kohlrabi, please do not toss away the green tops – as they can be chopped up and sautéed, or added to soups/stews – like Collard greens or Swiss chard. The toasted sesame and cashews, provide protein and heart-healthy fats – along with crunch! I highly recommend purchasing a spiralizer or julienne peeler – which is an essential kitchen tool for making this salad, and ot ..read more

This simple roasted squash and arugula salad is satisfying and nourishing – one of my favourite fall dishes! Offering plenty of flavour, texture and nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fibre, and heart-healthy fats. The key is to season the sliced ‘Delicata’ (or use ‘Sweet Dumpling’ squash! with spices, and roast until tender – bringing out its natural sweetness, and nuttiness. Getting bites of juicy, slightly tart pear and pops of dried cranberries throughout the salad, makes for an interesting eating experience. Adding the crunchy sweet, salty, smoky topper – Spice & Seed – makes this ..read more

Can make this recipe in tart or bar format! Vegetables for dessert? You know it! Beets are naturally sweet, flavourful, and vibrant in colour – lending perfectly to this raw tart. If you’re not a fan of beets, you will likely still love this recipe – as the earthy root-vegetable taste is very subtle. While composed of only whole (unprocessed)food plant-based ingredients, this no-bake tart is very satisfying AND nutritious! Offering protein, heart-healthy fats, fiber, and plenty of vitamins and minerals. Enjoy! Crust Ingredients: Raw almonds, 2 cups Pitted dates, 2 cups (soaked in water ..read more

I first learned about Carla Malloy through her work with Patagonia Provisions, the food-focused offshoot brand of spearheading Patagonia – a socially/environmental conscious company. Carla’s story inspired me, being a young farmer, who left the hectic city life of LA, and world of business – to grow food and raise a family on the land. Adopting a lifestyle that was aligned with her true passion for gardening, and personal values. Supporting small-scale family farmers like Carla, who raise animals in a humane and sustainable way, in symbiosis with seasonal plant foods – allows us to contrib ..read more

These slightly bruised zucchini’s were not ‘perfect’ looking, but perfect for this kind of dish. Roasted and blended up into a dip, they tasted great! Slice the zucchini’s lengthwise, into 4 strips – allowing them to grill quickly on either side. Season the grilled zucchini with salt and cracked black pepper. Blend the roasted zucchini in a high powered blender with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, miso paste, chili powder, and heartbeat hot sauce (you NEED this sauce in your life!). Chop up any colourful mix of veggies you love – to enjoy with this dip! Topped with Spice & Seed – a ..read more

  One of my favourite breakfasts – this simple, nourishing combo is satisfying and energizing. Composed of organic sprouted whole grains bread Manna bread (this is not a sponsored post – I just love the product!), a couple tablespoons of tahini (rich in heart-healthy fats, protein, iron, and calcium!), plus a few slices of fresh apricot (switch up the fruit – depending on what’s in season). Quick to prepare, you can enjoy this topped toast for breakfast, or as a mid-morning/afternoon snack! Giving ourselves delicious, balanced fuel in the morning is necessary for optimal energy, mood regulatio ..read more

A different take on the classic energy bar I typically make, featuring mineral-rich dried figs instead of dates! This recipe also includes pomegranate molasses – adding a bright, slightly tart note. Delicious and nutritionally-balanced, these bars offer whole (unprocessed) plant-based protein from the almonds, and omega-fat rich walnuts. Composed of a few nourishing ingredients, enjoy these bars as a healthy alternative to most of the store-bought items on the market. They make for a sweet snack, pre/post workout energy bar (or during – if training for long periods), or as a satisfying ..read more