Hi friends! I hope your week is going well and you're not inundated with too much work or an overload of school assignments. If you are (and even if you're not), here's a quick pick me up for when you're feeling a tad peckish between keystrokes. These cranberry citrus oat muffins are loaded with fibre, low in sugar and pack a great cranberry-citrus flavour....they also contain omega 3's from flax ...
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HOMEMADE HOLIDAY TEAS + GIVEAWAY WITH ALL-CLAD CANADA
-This giveaway is now closed- December has arrived and with it, all the cozy holiday ‘feels’ associated with this most wonderful time of year. My heart gets especially glow-y when I hear the echo of Nat King Cole or Bing Crosby in the distance as I work away. I just love the holidays and the extra time at home with friends and loved ones! Our holidays are kept minimal and simple, but 100% from ...
CITRUS GINGER ROOT TONIC
Dare I say it? Winter is coming. I don't remember the last time I saw snow in early November along the Pacific Northwest, nor the temperature plunge so drastically (+16 down to 0) in a matter of a 48 hours. Nevertheless, it happened on the Island last week. I remember waking up, seeing the snow flakes and thinking to myself "it's time" *said in a heroic tone*. By that, I meant it was time to ...
CITRUS LAVENDER SCHORLE
A effervescent non-alcoholic traditional German sparkling beverage. Strong notes of citrus are accompanied by a beautiful sweet flavour and bouquet of lavender, created by infusing dried lavender flowers into a simple syrup mixture. This recipes makes extra lavender syrup so you can enjoy this Schorle all summer long! It's best to keep any left overs in a sealed bottle in the fridge to help ...
SUNRISE CITRUS & ROOT SMOOTHIE
Has it already been a year since we set the clocks forward? It has. It means spring is just around the corner, right? Probably not for us West Coast dwellers. Spring seems further away than ever... it snowed here yesterday! This is not my most favourite time of year; it's so much more challenging to get our son to bed at a reasonable hour. Moreover, being new parents means Steve and I have lost ...
CITRUS PEAR SPARKLER
I certainly appreciate a nice glass of wine in celebration of the season. I also love fresh juice blends made to seem like they're crafted by some talented barkeep! During winter, fresh pressed juices are hard to come by in my day simply because I opt for warm and cozy meals and hot drinks to keep the chills away. However, fresh juice mocktails are a great way to keep the vitamin C intake high, ...