Remember when Brussels sprouts were the vegetable that nobody except your grandma liked? I think it’s safe to say that the B-sprout is having a moment – or perhaps even a decade. Every fall I go absolutely nuts for Brussels sprouts, roasting enough baking trays of the balsamic-coated little gems as I possibly can. You […]
Good morning guys! How was your weekend? Mine flew past in the blink of an eye, and I can’t quite believe it’s Monday already! I know many of you in the US have a short week ahead due to American Thanksgiving, and if that’s the case, I hope you’ve got some fun (and tasty) celebrations […]
This past weekend it rained – like, a lot. I had a bunch of ingredients ready in the fridge for recipe creation, but even with floor-to-ceiling windows in my condo, no amount of white foam board reflectors and Lightroom post-processing was going to create a decent setting for food photography. Luckily, there’s been a really great recipe waiting in […]
With Canadian Thanksgiving now behind us, recently I was having a conversation with friends about meals that are traditions in their families during the holidays. With many of us being from different countries and cultural backgrounds, it was a very mixed bag. Some of these folks follow completely untraditional traditions, with Thanksgiving festivities consisting going out […]
Over the weekend, I made the decision to put away my portable air conditioner for the fall and winter. Earlier this summer, I caved and decided I absolutely NEEEEEEEDED an air conditioning unit because I was waking up in the middle of the night, sweating like I’d just run a marathon. The kind I bought is […]
Good morning! How was your weekend? My time here in Bahrain is flying by and I can’t believe it’s Monday already. On Saturday I had a great time enjoying the race atmosphere at Challenge Bahrain, but I’ll tell you more about that in my next post. Today I wanted to give you a little snapshot of my vacation […]
This gorgeous, jewel-toned Roasted Root Salad with Maple-Orange Balsamic Glaze features naturally sweet seasonal root veggies, plus plenty of antioxidant-rich greens and fiber to keep you full. Vegan, paleo gluten-free. Sundays are usually rest days in my house, typically consisting of blogging, reading magazines, socializing with friends and a little bit of cooking for the blog. […]
Hey hey friends! Happy Wednesday! How are you this morning? This week has been a busy one so far but I’m looking forward to coming home straight after work tonight, making an awesome dinner, and relaxing with the stack of magazines that has been growing since the beginning of this month. Oh, and a little self manicure […]
Got Thanksgiving leftovers? This Cozy Winter Squash and Turkey Soup is a perfect way to use them up! Packed with protein and vitamins to keep your immune system strong, it’s also gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30-compliant. Fact: Back at Thanksgiving I roasted a 16lb turkey for 2 people. Yes, my mum and myself. Of course, even being the […]
