November 11, 2011
I am turning 30 this year and my birthday just happens to fall on 11/11/11. Not only is November 11th my birthday but I was also my mom’s little gift on her birthday. Yes I was her present and we share the same special birthday. Obviously 11 is a significant number in my life having ...
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October 31, 2011
Okay I know, I know, it’s just one day and it is a holiday that kids look forward to all year long. I don’t mean to be the gringe of Halloween but there is definitely a way around this holiday and there are things that you can do to “manipulate” and even avoid the sugar ...
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October 12, 2011
This was my very question. With the growth of alternative sweeteners that have no impact on blood sugar levels, I wanted to know what made xylitol stand out from the rest. I’m a maple syrup and honey kind of girl. So I need to be convinced when something “new” and trendy hits the market. I ...
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October 7, 2011
It’s not hard to tell by now if you have been reading my blog that i am a smoothie fanatic. Coming out with new combinations all the time to get my morning fix for a super powered breakfast. With the help of my friends at Navitas Naturals – I am able to infuse my smoothie ...
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October 3, 2011
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September 21, 2011
With the growing consciousness for less packaging and waste it is worth investing in storage items that are long lasting, eco friendly and that look good. I have recently gotten my hands on some fabulous glass storage containers from Wean Green. A company whose philosophy is well rooted around creating small enough containers that mom’s ...
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September 19, 2011
Energy bars and protein bars are perhaps one of most poorly marketed food items. Advertising leads us to believe that many common ingredients found in these all-in-one nutrition bars are actually not that bad for us – or worse, even good for us. The problem is that most of them are not even made from ...
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September 13, 2011
Say that 10 times! I bet you can’t! It may not be worth saying it but, they are worth making! Now every time I make some version of nut milk, I am inspired to try something new with the leftover pulp (fiber). Just about this time of year, every year there is something that has ...
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September 7, 2011
There’s something to be said about going out for dinner alone. The service is better, and the focus is always on the food. There’s less mindless food-shoveling, and you can enjoy the little details that are put into your meal. I took myself out for dinner last Friday to a new vegan restaurant on Bloor ...
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September 6, 2011
Delight your palette with this late summer treat! With summer coming to a close (sorry to say that out loud)- I am getting in my last bits of creativity for summer raw, frozen desserts. When it comes to desserts, it’s all about something refreshing, dense, slightly sweet – and overall delicious. You don’t want ...
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