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Cabbage-Apple Soup

This soup was inspired by a trip to the market in September. The apple adds sweetness that is contrasted by the sour notes from the apple cider vinegar. The smoked turkey sausage adds depth of flavour. The turkey sausage can be substituted for bacon. This soup is simple and makes a great breakfast, lunch or easy weekday dinner.

Guacamole

Guacamole is a staple at our house and it’s so easy to make as long you have ripe avocados, lemons, and garlic at hand. Avocados are nutritional powerhouses providing healthy fats, fiber, and are a rich source of vitamins such as vitamin E, B5, B6 and folate. Avocados are also very low in sugar, and […]

Ginger-Citrus Tea

Ginger tea has warming and stimulating properties and is especially good during the cold winter months. Ginger has many health properties, most commonly known to help with nausea and support digestion. Avoid ginger tea at bedtime if you are sensitive, since it is stimulating and may interfere with sleep. Ginger-Citrus Tea Yum Print Recipe This […]

Bone Broth in Instant Pot

The Instant Pot has revolutionized the way I cook due to it’s ability to cook whole food meals that would normally involve more planning and prepping in an hour or less. It is perfect for everyday cooking when you need to get dinner on the table quickly, or as you will see below allow you to […]

Cooking Leafy Greens

Cooking leafy greens, or cooking down dark leafy greens, is something I do almost every day. The “down” refers to down in size, as the greens compact significantly during cooking. This is such a quick and easy way to eat a large amount of greens with ease. Cooked greens is a corner stone of a healthy […]

Is Cold Water Bad For You?

At first glance it may seem irrelevant whether you have cold water or room temperature water in your glass, you are drinking water after all! Becoming aware of how the temperature of the water you drink impacts your digestion, and health in general, is a simple way to add a healthy habit to your day. This is especially […]

Kermit Pancakes

These plantain based pancakes with baby spinach are bright green, hence I gave them the name “Kermit Pancakes”. For me these pancakes were are big part of being able to stick to the AIP (Autoimmune Paleo) diet, especially at the beginning. Make a batch and enjoy them fresh, that’s when they are the best, but […]