The good bacteria line up like little solders along your gut lining protecting it, but when they are weakened or damaged due to things such as stress, hard to digest foods, a highly processed diet, vegetable oils, alcohol…. the healthy gut lining can be compromised leading to food sensitivity symptoms and a compromised immune system. […]

Have you ever noticed how expensive it is to go to a Greek Restaurant for dinner?! I remember the first time I went to an actual restaurant for Greek food (not the “fast food” food court Greek food – not saying you can’t get decent greek food there) and was SHOCKED by the price. Especially […]

Need something to bring to your Christmas potluck or party this season? This is the thang for you! It’s so pretty and the pomegranate gives it a nice crunch + juicy flavour. If you have a corn sensitivity and need a tortilla chip alternative, I discovered a new cracker lately that goes great with this […]

What is a traditional baked good that your family makes? servings: 24 cookies INGREDIENTS: For the dough 2 c gluten free flour 1 c butter 1/2 c granulated sugar 4 oz almond flour (or ground hazelnuts) 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 c vanilla pudding For the sprinkle powdered sugar vanilla sugar (optional) *TBH […]

We were on an enchilada kick, so we decided to keep it going in a different form! Enchiladas in a bowl! It’s a super simple recipe you can throw in your slow cooker and come home to for dinner 🙂 4 chicken breasts, frozen 1 cup of white rice, uncooked 1 can of green chilies […]

This has become a Christmas Eve tradition at my parents house. We have strong traditions in my family…even down to the food we eat on Christmas eve. We have a feast of appetizers and each year a couple things are added…but there are some core appies that have never changed. Tourtiere (a French Canadian meat […]

The perfect dairy free dip to serve/bring to your next party! If you have a copy of my Summer Dinner Party recipe book…this recipe may look familiar 😉 INGREDIENTS: 3/4 c raw cashews, soaked 3/4 c almond milk 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 cloves garlic 2 c artichoke hearts 1 small zucchini 1/2 tsp dry […]

I was scrambling last minute to make a valentines treat for my lover….and was overwhelmed with what to make, but luckily came across this recipe! Chocolate + raspberries are the perfect combination….and they did not disappoint! They are gluten + refined sugar free – which is a WIN in my books! The coconut sugar gives […]

We were running around all day on Saturday getting groceries and last minute things for the baby. One of those being antibiotics as I had group b strep and the midwife was planning on giving me my first dose while labouring at home. Turns out like no pharmacies in the city carry the antibiotics I […]

Who doesn’t love ginger beef?! I feel proud to have grown up in the city where ginger beef was invented 🙂 It was always one of my favourite dishes we ordered as a family whenever we had Chinese food. Since I found out I had a non-celiac gluten sensitivity I’ve realized it’s hard to find […]

It all starts in the gut…. If you haven’t noticed that goes for a LOT of things! Balancing our hormones is related to more than just the food we eat. Many hormones are produced + impacted by the intestinal flora (microbiota), SO hormone balancing should start in our gut. Digestion is a north to south […]

Fries before guys? Am I right? 😉 Having a wide variety of veggies in our diet is important for a healthy microbiome. But I get it – sometimes plain veggies can be boring….that’s why I like to spice it up + make food fun! Like turning veggies into fries. These make a great snack or […]

I asked Scott what I should name these pancakes…he said “regular” pancakes…get it? Because they keep you regular?” He has picked up being a dad very well – including the jokes! All jokes aside… these gluten free pancakes take the cake for keeping you regular as they contain a good amount of flaxseed! Insoluble fiber […]

Have you ever been to a restaurant where the lights seem to get dimmer the longer you’re there? I don’t know about you, but it starts making me feel claustrophobic! Lighting is a big deal to me as it can make or break a mood. Growing up my mom would always cook with only a […]