Sweet potatoes are the ultimate vegetable. They are full of health benefits, super versatile, easy to cook and generally available all year round. Before we dive into all the amazing reasons we love sweet potatoes, the skill-testing question is…
Coconut milk is a popular dairy alternative for people who are lactose intolerant, vegan or simply dairy-free. There are 4 edible components to a coconut: Water, cream, meat, and milk. Coconut milk is not “milk” by definition, but it is…
Both chlorella and spirulina contain many health benefits. (Some report that spirulina may be the most nutritious food on the planet!) While they differ slightly, both can be beneficial to incorporate into your routine. Here’s the lowdown on each superfood…
Native to North America, the cranberry was a favourite of the First Nations communities. These peoples were first to create cranberry sauce sweetened with maple sugar or honey. Cranberries are really beautiful when stringed with popcorn around the Christmas tree, but they…
Cinnamon has been around since before the Pyramids. It was recorded as being imported to Egypt back in 2000 BCE (the first Egyptian Pyramid was constructed in 2630 BCE), and since then, it’s been spicing up cuisines worldwide. Mixed with…
The days of crisp, bright produce and long hot summer days have slowly diminished, now is the time to cozy up in your thickest sweaters and warm fuzzy socks and enjoy the big, bold winter produce, like squash! Winter squash…
Although charcuterie boards are typically meat and meat alone, our vegan version is more of a plant-based cheese platter/charcuterie/veggie tray hybrid. Here’s the foundation for plating the perfect plant-based spread: Hummus (for extra flavour, try our Mediterranean Balsamic…
As the mercury plummets, soup consumption rises. An inverse relationship. Sorry for the stats class flashbacks. Soups are delicious, warming, and they can be soup-er healthy! So healthy that people are using them as a dietary cleanse. Maybe you’ve never…
Apple season has arrived! Whether you’re planning on frolicking through an orchard or just ordering a case of apples on SPUD, chances are you’re looking for ways to get more apples into you daily life. We sure are. So, if…
With so many different diets buzzing around it can be hard to stay on top of the trends. From keto to vegan, many of these diets are drastically different. Enter the Paleo diet, perhaps one of the most interesting of…
