by Chantelle | Apr 9, 2015 | Appetizers, Condiment, Dairy, Gluten-free, Paleo, Recipes, Seasonal, Vegetarian, Wild Foods | 1 Comment
Nettles, the stinging sisters as Susun Weed calls them, these magical stinging weeds turn into luscious nourishment once the heat touches them. Nettles make me so giddy, they are such a treat and they don’t last long. When they arrive in early spring I stalk... read more
by Chantelle | Apr 7, 2015 | Gluten-free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan | 3 Comments
It’s spring, the bees are out, the sun is shining and it’s time for a celebration! What better way to celebrate the suns return than with bright yellow nutrient dense raw chocolate, heck yes. These little gems are a cinch to make and packed with the ample... read more
by Chantelle | Apr 3, 2015 | Condiment, How To, Paleo, Recipes, Vegan | 1 Comment
I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will the rivers flow in the right direction, will the earth turn as it was taught, and if not how shall I correct it? Was I right, was I wrong, will I be forgiven, can I do better? Will I ever be able to sing, even the sparrows... read more
by Chantelle | Apr 1, 2015 | Entree, Gluten-free, How To, Meat, Paleo, Recipes, whole30 | 1 Comment
Does roasting a whole chicken ever feel daunting? Do you worry about potentially undercooking it and having to put the whole lot back in the oven? Or maybe overcooking it and ruining all that effort? But a whole roast chicken is also alluring, the whole house smells... read more
by Chantelle | Mar 30, 2015 | Gluten-free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Vegan | 4 Comments
Hemp hearts and raw chocolate, is there any better combination on the planet? Not likely. Especially when you combine the nutritional profiles of these two superfoods, shazam! Super energy filled nutrient dense healthy fat fuel. Where there’s chocolate, there... read more
by Chantelle | Mar 28, 2015 | Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Side dish, Vegan | 1 Comment
This salad is perfect for a spring detox, I don’t know about you but I always feel like cleansing come this time of year. And not just the body, but everything- the cobwebs and dust bunnies nesting in all corners of the house. The more intensely tangled cobwebs... read more
by Chantelle | Mar 20, 2015 | Entree, Gluten-free, Paleo, Primal, Recipes, Side dish | 2 Comments
Cleaning out the fridge to make space for fresh stuff is a dreaded task in my books. I avoid it at all costs, but then again, if there’s fried rice at the end of the rainbow its not so bad. This post is a loose recipe as what you have in your fridge is likely... read more
by Chantelle | Mar 16, 2015 | Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Primal, Recipes, Seasonal, Side dish, Vegan, whole30 | 0 Comments
Vegetables rock. They never get boring, truly there must be millions of variations to get your veg in. While I’m starting to feel the itch for fresh spring veg, I’m also still ever so enamoured with hardy winter varieties. These roasted root veggies have... read more
by Chantelle | Mar 15, 2015 | Articles, Body | 0 Comments
Dear Agave Syrup, I thought you had potential, your packaging made you look so healthy and natural. Your golden amber hue reminded me of honey, as did the title ‘nectar’. Nectar? This is a term reserved for rare purity, divine nectar, nectar of the Gods-... read more
by Chantelle | Mar 10, 2015 | Appetizers, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Meat, Paleo, Primal, Recipes | 5 Comments
Wow today is one those brilliant sun ray filled, first purple crocus blossoms of spring kind of days. A worthy day for the most easy and tasty little tostadas on the porch for lunch. Rolled out the yoga mat, not that I got much of anything done with my little man who... read more
by Chantelle | Mar 9, 2015 | Articles | 0 Comments
Is it safe to say that we all want to be the best version of ourselves? We want to feel alive and vibrant, not stagnant and numb. But sometimes we lack the tools to get to that sweet place… Welcome to biohacking, a fairly new health movement that does just that-... read more
by Chantelle | Mar 8, 2015 | Breakfast, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Primal, Recipes, Vegetarian | 2 Comments
I lurve pancakes. Especially banana pancakes a la Jack Johnson that fill you right up to the brim with good energy. Yeah, that kind. Maple syrups great and all but I like my pancakes with berries, and to kick it up a notch, berries and coconut cream with a hint of... read more
by Chantelle | Mar 6, 2015 | Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Primal, Raw, Recipes, Snack, Vegan | 2 Comments
Green food is good food. It’s a rule I stick to, and trust me I don’t stick to many rules. Matcha is a delightfully antioxidant rich green tea powder, it has an earthy taste that is akin to pure freshness and it isn’t overpowering. There’s... read more
by Chantelle | Mar 5, 2015 | Articles | 2 Comments
Part 1: Soy I used to be a vegetarian, I lived on soy- fake burgers, hot dogs, tofu, tofurkey, fake cheese, you name it, I pretended to like it. It took me awhile to come to the understing that the path to health will never be found through consuming processed... read more
by Chantelle | Mar 4, 2015 | Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Primal, Recipes, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian | 2 Comments
Hello all, today is the full moon, It’s shining in through my window as we speak. Hard to believe another month has already passed, is it just me or is time speeding up? We’re busy preparing for spring over here in western canada land. Getting the garden... read more
