Sip on this Berry Green Smoothie for breakfast or to curb those afternoon munchies. Plenty of protein, fiber and antioxidants! “You smell like hemp.” Perhaps that’s not an uncommon thing for people to hear in our pot-legalized home state of Washington, but it’s definitely the first time in almost 18 years of marriage that my…
Baked Whole Wheat Berry Pancake
Whip up this easy and healthy Baked Whole Wheat Berry Pancake for brunch or even dessert! The pop of fresh blueberries and raspberries make this a summertime treat. I’ve been eating berries like it’s my job! Handfuls of blueberries and raspberries accompany my eggs with hot sauce each morning and often make their way into…
Berry Ginger Agua Fresca Recipe
There’s nothing more refreshing than a cold, fruity drink! This Berry Ginger Agua Fresca is the perfect thing for sipping on the beach or poolside. Thank you to Princess Cruises for helping me share this post with you. There are just a few things you need when lying on a beach or poolside for the…
Easy Berry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Whip up this easy smoothie for a healthy breakfast or snack. With no added sugar and a dose of protein from hemp seeds, this is as healthy as smoothies come! If I had to name our most-used kitchen tool, besides my favorite chef’s knife, it would have to be the blender. It used to live…
Buckwheat Crepes with Blended Berry Yogurt
Whip up these healthy buckwheat crepes, filled with a blended berry yogurt, for breakfast or dessert. Thank you to the United Dairy Industry of Michigan for helping me to share this post with you! We’re moving into Week 5 of the Healthy New Year 6-Week Challenge! It’s been really exciting for Liz and I to…
Triple Berry Gingersnap & Granola Yogurt Parfait Recipe
A healthy yogurt parfait with berries and a sprinkling of gingersnaps. July always brings on a personal identity crisis. Today is Canada Day and as a hockey jersey-wearing and maple leaf-flying Canadian, my national pride is shining brightly. But this week also brings the 4th of July, the Independence Day celebration of my adopted country…
Healthy Cornmeal Muffins Recipe with Berries & Lemon
These healthy cornmeal muffins with berries make a great “on the go” breakfast. Do you ever have those mornings? You know, when your kid realizes that he forgot to do his math homework…half an hour before he has to leave for school. Okay, you have a moment or two of annoyance (tell me I’m not…
Lemon, Yogurt, Berry & Ginger Whole Wheat Quick Bread Recipe
Once October hits, breakfast burnout is in full gear. There are only so many times you can serve the kids cereal and toast before you start to hear, “But Mum, we just had that yesterday.” Yes, I’ve heard that chorus before. Time to shake things up a bit, with some out-of-the-ordinary scrambled eggs, pancake skewers,…
Mixed Berry Sorbet Recipe & Half-Marathon Update
This refreshing mixed berry sorbet recipe is a breeze to make, and the perfect the cool off with on a hot summer’s day. “Where are they? Where are they? I just need to see them. Please let me see them.” As I ran down the final stretch of the half-marathon course, all I could think…
Whole Wheat Pancake Recipe with Ginger & Berries
These whole wheat pancakes are a weekend brunch favorite! Spiced with ground ginger and packed with berries, they’re both easy and healthy. It’s no secret that I have a thing for ginger and fruit. Some of my favorite desserts include Blackberry & Strawberry Crisp with Gingersnap Crust, Rhubarb Fool with Whipped Cream & Gingersnaps and…
Green Tea, Berry & Yogurt Smoothie Recipe, & Hydration Tips
This green tea, berry and yogurt smoothie is a fantastic way to start the day or hydrate after a hard workout! Drinking enough water has always been a challenge for me. Of course, hydration doesn’t have to be just about water. It can include juice, fruits, vegetables, smoothies, milk and even tea. However, there are…
Puff Pastry “Ravioli” Recipe with Gingersnap Mascarpone & Marionberry Sauce
These puff pastry pockets are stuffed with a zippy gingersnap mascarpone cheese and sweet marionberry sauce. Fantastic dessert option! I’ll admit that I’m a sucker for Valentine’s Day trappings. Well, except for Cupid. There’s something about that naked, winged, quiver-carrying boy that creeps me out. Yeah, yeah – I get that he’s the son of…
Blackberry & Strawberry Crisp with Gingersnap Crumble Recipe for Father’s Day
The way to my husband’s heart is through his fruit dessert-loving stomach…or packaged up on a plate of Smoky Peanut Mole. Last year on Father’s Day I strayed from the sure-fire rhubarb dessert and made a batch of Dulce de Lech & Chocolate Waffle Cone Ice Cream. It was a risky move, but one that…
Berry Tea Cookies
Growing up in Canada, we always had a wide selection of tea in our pantry. Earl Grey, Orange Pekoe, Darjeeling…the list goes on and on. Tea time was a ritual, from pre-heating the teapot to adding sugar and milk until the tea was just so. I remember the first time I was allowed to have…
