Give your grocery budget a break with this delicious sweet and sour lentils recipe. Lentils are packed with nutrients like fibre, iron, and folate! I am often asked about my favourite frugal recipes. Listen, I like food. No, wait - I LOVE food. Healthy and frugal are great, but if a … [Read more...] about Sweet And Sour Lentils (Gluten-Free, Naturally-Sweetened)
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19 Easy (Real Food) Instant Pot Recipes for Hesitant Beginners
19 easy instant pot recipes for beginners using all real food ingredients. Now you have no more excuse - go forth and become an instant pot expert! I believe in you! It's the last week of Instant Pot July, and it's been an awesome month of talking shop about our favourite new tool: … [Read more...] about 19 Easy (Real Food) Instant Pot Recipes for Hesitant Beginners
4 Things I Learned About My Instant Pot in the First 6 Months
Here's the lowdown on Instant Pot benefits and what I learned from the first six months of owning it. I've had an instant pot for over six months now (I have the 8qt version, which I highly recommend), and I like to think we've become quite well acquainted. Sure, it's … [Read more...] about 4 Things I Learned About My Instant Pot in the First 6 Months
How to Make Main Dish Salads That Keep You Full (And Aren’t Boring!)
Main dish salads can keep you feeling full for a long time, and they don't have to be boring! Growing up, I don’t remember eating many salads, let alone main dish salads. If I did they were just a sad little side salad made up of lettuce and tomato drowning in store-bought ranch … [Read more...] about How to Make Main Dish Salads That Keep You Full (And Aren’t Boring!)
10+ Ways to Sneak More Fruits and Veggies Into Your Day
By contributing writer, Alexandra Maul Hey, friends! Instead of a recipe this month, I thought I'd share some tips that I use to sneak in more fruit and veggie servings each day. Although I'm a big fan of getting back to basics eating-wise at any time of the year, January is a … [Read more...] about 10+ Ways to Sneak More Fruits and Veggies Into Your Day
Cranberry-Orange Detox Smoothie
Post by contributor Alexandra Maul This festive detox smoothie is a great way to sneak your greens in while enjoying some of the season's best flavors. Cranberry and orange are a match made in heaven - it's one of my favorite combinations. I add a sprinkle of cinnamon to take it over … [Read more...] about Cranberry-Orange Detox Smoothie
Fermented Food and Drinks for the Holidays: A Recipe Collection
By contributing writer, Faith Watson Raise your hand if you have ever been guilty of overindulging on food during the holidays. Raise your hand if you have more than ten Pinterest recipes to try (and most are desserts) for your holiday parties or gatherings. Raise your hand if you … [Read more...] about Fermented Food and Drinks for the Holidays: A Recipe Collection
Strawberry Coconut Chia Popsicles with Cashew Butter Drizzle
So, the other day my husband and I took our pup, Kaya, to the park for a long walk. It was hot. Really, really hot. It seemed to skip spring and go straight to summer where we live in Princeton, NJ, and when we got home popsicles were just the thing to cool us off. I went straight … [Read more...] about Strawberry Coconut Chia Popsicles with Cashew Butter Drizzle
Health Benefits of Bone Broth (Is it Worth the Hype?)
I had no idea I was so trendy and hip. (Accidentally, of course, but that's neither here nor there.) You see, I have been on the bone broth bandwagon for years, having jumped on when I first started my real, whole foods journey seven years ago. Check out my tutorial: "6 … [Read more...] about Health Benefits of Bone Broth (Is it Worth the Hype?)