by Chantelle | Dec 20, 2014 | Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Primal, Recipes, Seasonal, Sweets, Vegan | 0 Comments
Happy Solstice everyone! The longest night is upon us, and I think we’re all ready to welcome back the light. This time of year, for me, is all about inner reflection, looking back on the last years happenings. It’s an exciting time to realize the... read more
by Chantelle | Dec 19, 2014 | Entree, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Meat, Paleo, Recipes, whole30 | 0 Comments
This tender tomato beef stew is spiked with sweet dried apricots and delicate creamy squash. We love it as an alternative to the old classic beef stew. I’m not sure how traditional this stew is, I know that in Argentina they usually add a healthy glug of wine,... read more
by Chantelle | Dec 16, 2014 | Appetizers, Dairy, Primal, Recipes, Seasonal, Side dish, Soup | 2 Comments
French onion soup can’t come from a packet, it cannot be had by a chemical laden powder. It’s essence is steeped with time and a wack load of onions which all melt down to practically nothing. There’s a reason why it’s french, the slow... read more
by Chantelle | Dec 14, 2014 | Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Recipes, Sweets | 1 Comment
I adore cupcakes and I don’t think I’m alone. These precious parcels are totally grain free and incredibly moist, they are also beautiful to look at, which certainly doesn’t hurt. I’m glad this experiment worked out so well. I always try and... read more
by Chantelle | Dec 12, 2014 | Appetizers, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Primal, Recipes, Salads, Seasonal, Side dish, Vegetarian | 0 Comments
Those days when you wake up and realize the house is an absolute disaster, the plants are thirsty, the dust bunnies are about to come alive and yet all I want to do is cook and make more of a mess. The benefit of working in restaurants is you don’t usually... read more
by Chantelle | Dec 10, 2014 | Appetizers, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Recipes, Soup | 0 Comments
So, I always tell people I live in the clouds, which is true in a symbolic way but also in a physical way. Every year around this time the clouds really start to envelop us, swallow us up into their dreamy wisps, transport us to the land of long sleeps and somber... read more
by Chantelle | Dec 8, 2014 | Appetizers, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Meat, Paleo, Recipes, Seasonal, whole30 | 2 Comments
We all know those people who are “meat and potatoes” kinda folks, my pops is one, so is my sister. These little bites are their kinda food, so if your throwing or attending holiday parties and you need to please everyone, these are your ticket to the... read more
by Chantelle | Dec 6, 2014 | Beverage, Breakfast, Paleo, Recipes | 4 Comments
Bold statement…I know, but you guys I think my version is better. It’s like how you always think your baby is the cutest and your incredibly shocked when you don’t win the Gerber contest…ahem. So what’s so good about my whizzed up cacao... read more
by Chantelle | Dec 5, 2014 | Articles, Condiment, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Vegan | 1 Comment
It’s official folks, sauerkraut and other lacto/wild fermented/cultured veggies are officially more potent than expensive probiotic supplements. The benefits of making your own sauerkraut are huge! This humble and ancient food has never been so appealing,... read more
by Chantelle | Dec 2, 2014 | Breakfast, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Recipes, whole30 | 1 Comment
These little chorizo spinach and sweet pepper egg muffins are for all those breakfast avoiders in your life. They’re easy to pack away for a few hours after wake up when hunger strikes. J is taking an early morning course this week so these were the perfect fuel for... read more
by Chantelle | Nov 29, 2014 | Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan | 2 Comments
If a magic genie granted me three wishes, one of them would be to peer inside the growing flesh of fruit of a pomegranate. They are such and interesting fruit with their many pockets filled with little surprises. Garnet jeweled seeds, this ancient fruit is rumoured to... read more
by Chantelle | Nov 27, 2014 | Appetizers, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Primal, Raw, Recipes, Seafood, whole30, Wild Foods | 0 Comments
Let me just start by saying, I never knew making gravlax or lox as some call it, to be so astoundingly easy. If you’re unfamiliar gravlax is cured salmon, just as flavourful as smoked salmon without all the work. Seriously guys this is easier than cooking a... read more
by Chantelle | Nov 25, 2014 | Breakfast, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Meat, Paleo, Primal, Recipes, whole30 | 1 Comment
This isn’t just your typical diner style spanish omelette. It’s loaded with caramelized onions, smoky chorizo sausage, sautéed kale and garlic, sprinkle a little feta cheese if you’re into that, regardless this omelette is fantastic and will get... read more
by Chantelle | Nov 22, 2014 | Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Primal, Raw, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan | 0 Comments
Self love can be hard to practice when you’ve got a whole lot of other people to love and take care of. Often our priorities contort and we put ourselves dead last. I think the paleo and primal lifestyles need to entail reflective processes that awaken our... read more
by Chantelle | Nov 20, 2014 | Appetizers, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Meat, Paleo, Recipes | 2 Comments
Oh my how lovely to be able to sit and write without distraction. My little baby has just started pulling himself up to standing and I can’t take my eyes off him for 30 seconds. Luckily his papa gets him all snuggled up to go for walks in the morning. So... read more
