Sometimes, I like to be able to take little shortcuts in the kitchen. If you’re a really busy person (who isn’t?), any tips and tricks to speed up cooking can be helpful. For instance, if you’re cooking grains, make a large quantity for the week. Then, use the grains in a few different recipes. For…
Sometimes, my inspiration for recipes comes from things I ate when I was younger and really enjoyed. I never let me food sensitivities limit me in what I can eat. Instead, I figure out all kinds of alternatives. That’s what I did with these chocolate puffed rice squares. I lived in Lethbridge, Alberta between the…
If you need to know anything about my cooking, it’s that I like to curry everything. I especially love to curry things that you wouldn’t expect to see curried. It’s my chance to be creative and make something “new”. Since I’ve never had curried pumpkin seeds, I thought this would be an awesome thing to…
A few months back, my naturopath recommended that I eat more protein with breakfast. When that happened, I researched which flours contained the highest amount of protein and made chocolate muffins based on that. It turns out that oat flour does contain a decent amount of protein, but that it doesn’t have the best texture…
Pasta is definitely a comfort food for me. I often switch out pasta for veggie alternatives, but there are times when I just can’t skip the pasta. Mind you, I do eat brown rice pasta, so it’s not the worst thing in the world. At least I get my fibre and a few B vitamins…
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Last night, we celebrated with my family by having the typical feast. Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and all the other good stuff. Usually, come dessert time, I sit at the table and look around at everyone’s plates while they enjoy all sorts of delectable treats. This time, my mom suggested I…
UPDATE – 10/13/15 – After a few people commented that these chai spice cookies flattened out completely for them and after experiencing that myself, I edited the recipe. I also decided to include a starch free version using xylitol. I started making these fantastic little chai spice cookies a year or two before posting the…
If, like me, you go through tons of coconut milk, it may be advantageous for you to start making your own. First of all, it’s more economical. I can make it for $1 (or less) using coconut shavings, or I can buy it for $3.29 in Ottawa. Additionally, making your own is healthier. You get…
Oh, sweet vacation time. I’d say it was well deserved, too. Here’s a summary of what I’ve done in the last two days: lunch with my family, being a lazy bum. I slept 10.5 hours one night and 11.5 hours the other night. I know I could still sleep a long time during the rest…
Snacks often seem to be a concern for people who switch to gluten free diets. These coconut date balls come together fairly easily. They’re great for potlucks, or for hosting gifts when you just don’t want to bring a bottle of wine. I know medjool dates are rather expensive. When I see recipes with medjool…
I had the day off on Wednesday. I spent almost the entire day cooking. I ended up making sweet and sour pork tenderloin, peach meatballs, a trial for something I’ve never made before but intend to give as a gift (update: it was a biscotti recipe), a snack (update: it was coconut date balls), and…