by Chantelle | Aug 7, 2014 | Condiment, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Vegan, whole30 | 0 Comments
Summer is the season to invent delicious new salad dressings. The bounty of veg is just too much to stick with the go-to “salad hug”, everything needs to be complimented, just so. Bring out the best of those juicy little cherry... read more
by Chantelle | Aug 3, 2014 | Breakfast, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Recipes, Sweets | 0 Comments
My quota for a happy Sunday, equals, lazy sleep in, beach time, happy animal blessings- a huge frog, our resident soaring eagle and the hummingbird who says hello now and again. An afternoon spent making Kimchi (working on perfecting the recipe) 8 bountiful jars to... read more
by Chantelle | Aug 3, 2014 | Gluten-free, Paleo, Recipes | 0 Comments
Quick, easy, and oh so supremely scrumptious, easy to eat way too much, do yourself a favour, just triple the recipe. Have I mentioned I love Pad Thai, I have been experimenting with different peanut-free pad thai recipes and there are many variations but this... read more
by Chantelle | Aug 1, 2014 | Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan | 4 Comments
Nom nom nom, these bars will blow your mind with textural supremacy! They are like a raw nanaimo bar, without all the junk. Seriously, they’re so loaded with goodness that you won’t even need more than one. Well, maybe just one more. Raw treats are my... read more
by Chantelle | Jul 30, 2014 | Gluten-free, Paleo, Recipes, Seasonal, Side dish, Vegetarian, whole30 | 0 Comments
Do you like to smash things? Weird question perhaps, but certain things are good for smashing, like plates at a Greek wedding, or smashing the world record for the most Pi places memorized, or smashing new potatoes and roasting them in chili garlic butter. If that... read more
by Chantelle | Jul 28, 2014 | Condiment, Recipes, whole30 | 0 Comments
You’ll want to add this ginger, star anise and bird chili infused asian hot pepper vinegar to everything! It is so good and can jazz up the plainest of dishes or fill the empty space when a dish just needs a certain je ne sais quoi. I love it in stir fries,... read more
by Chantelle | Jul 27, 2014 | Appetizers, Gluten-free, Paleo, Recipes, Seasonal, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian, whole30 | 0 Comments
You had me at golden beets, darling. Rare gems which only show themselves for such a short window of time. They overwhelm me with their golden hue, to be turned into a multitude of lip-smacking creations. I want to shred them to top my salads, juice them to give me... read more
by Chantelle | Jul 25, 2014 | Recipes, Seasonal, Sweets, Wild Foods | 0 Comments
Elder flowers are the fragrant flower that comes before the elder berry. They are sweet like a rose yet distinct in their specific nature, divinely scented and begging to be infused in desserts and sweet drinks alike. The elder plant is found all over the... read more
by Chantelle | Jul 25, 2014 | Gluten-free, Paleo, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan, whole30 | 2 Comments
Yeah I know it sounds weird and sort of nasty but trust me, my friends, these sweet potato brownies are sooooo good! Believe me, I was skeptical, I’m one of those people that thinks marshmallows on mashed sweet potatoes is a thanksgiving abomination. However,... read more
by Chantelle | Jul 24, 2014 | Entree, Gluten-free, Meat, Paleo, Recipes, Seasonal, whole30 | 2 Comments
Thick hot day, the kind that melts you and makes everyone feel heavy. Lets go for a walk up to a friends, he suggests. Are you mad? I’m not walking anywhere but the beach. Yes, that kind of day. Even the car hating little one sleeps soundly. The kind of day... read more
by Chantelle | Jul 22, 2014 | Condiment, Recipes, Vegan | 2 Comments
These pickles are infuriatingly beautiful. Our distinctly red exterior white interior radish has made love with it’s brine and they have become one. Why am I always giving vegetables human tendencies? Probably the same reason everyone I meet gets associated with an... read more
by Chantelle | Jul 20, 2014 | Gluten-free, Paleo, Recipes, Round Up, Sugar-free, Sweets | 1 Comment
My mom posted this funny meme today on FB “Chocolate comes from cocoa, which comes out of a tree. That makes it a plant. Therefore, chocolate counts as salad. The end.” Well Chocolate or Cacao in it’s raw form is a power house of super food fury.... read more
by Chantelle | Jul 18, 2014 | Appetizers, Dairy, Gluten-free, Recipes, Seasonal, Sugar-free | 2 Comments
I have a hard time eating during these hot summer days. It’s all smoothies, kombuchas and coconut water most of the time, until the cool air shows itself after dusk and a feast forms to fill the whole days necessities. Not exactly the healthiest regimen, I know... read more
by Chantelle | Jul 16, 2014 | Breakfast, Dairy, Gluten-free, Meat, Recipes | 1 Comment
Grown up scrambled eggs, Italiano style. Inspired by piles of fresh basil and oregano, a hunk of great chorizo and fresh cheese curds. The seasons first broccoli are out, Italian ribbed zucchini and sweet little baby onions. All of these delights, sautéed in... read more
by Chantelle | Jul 15, 2014 | Articles | 0 Comments
So often I hear people say they can’t afford to eat well. Food becomes a distant priority for many as opposed to mortgages, bills, gasoline…the list goes on. It’s true, the banksters can’t sick collections on you for having an empty... read more
