Guess what!? Yesterday was the last full day of summer. And here in the Annapolis Valley it was flipping hot. So hot that while I was out running some errands and really wanted to get a Chai Latte, it was too darn hot in the afternoon sun to actually get one. So instead, I came home […]
Friday Faves
It’s been a long time since I published a Friday Faves post, and I’m hoping to bring it back at least on a semi-regular basis. If this is where I share some of my current favourite things/discoveries from the past week or so, anything that was given to me as a pr sample will be […]
Superpower Your Breakfast Smoothie with LeanFit
I’m always a bit nostalgic about September, even after being out of school for so many years. It always feels just as much of a new beginning as January first does, and that makes it a great time to refocus or get back on track after a few months of summer fun. Normally the summers don’t […]
#CanadianEggs – Do You Know Where Your Eggs Come From?
Eggs. They’ve been a staple breakfast food for centuries, and have been a topic of much debate in more recent years. Should we all be eating free run or free range eggs? Are brown eggs healthier than white? How are the chickens on poultry farms treated? Are eggs you get in the store full of […]
Summer Picnic Classics With A Twist
Summer is in full swing, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve already had the opportunity to enjoy a few fun picnic and barbecue adventures this summer. There really is little better than gathering with friends on a warm sunny day to enjoy the weather and eat delicious food! My favourite was to enjoy […]
Healthy Summer Entertaining
Next weekend marks the first true holiday weekend of summer. Here in Canada it’s Canada Day Weekend, and for my US friends it is 4th of July Weekend – and both typically involve picnics, barbecues and fun in the sun. When you are trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle, these gathering can cause a lot of tension […]
Tweak Your Tea With A Healthy Twist On Summer Drinks!
The Friday before the long weekend in May seems like the perfect day to talk about healthy summer drinks don’t you think? I know a lot of my clients find summer a difficult time to stay healthy, with so many barbecues, campfires and get togethers it certainly can be a time where we all get […]
Meaty Meatless Taco Salad with Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing
Cinco De Mayo, or “Five of May” is a celebration held on – you guessed it – May the 5th. It commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 making it a great day to enjoy some delicious Mexican food! Mexican food is always one thing – delicious. […]
Lick Your Plate Cookbook
I’m a book girl. I love to read, I love looking at books, organizing books, collecting books, and using books. And since I’m a food and fitness blogger it should come as no surprise that I love me a good cookbook. A few weeks ago I received a copy of the new cookbook “Lick Your […]
Sour Cream & Onion Scrambled Eggs
Today I’m happy to be sharing with the second video I shot for the Egg Farmers of Canada’s new network – Eggcentric TV! Since the application launched last month, I’ve been really enjoying watching all the videos and recipes on the application. It’s a pretty cool network, where you can get great recipes, learn how to […]