This salad is a great one to make ahead for a busy week! I love having meals liked this prepped so its an easy grab & go in the mornings. For the salad: 2 cups Cooked Quinoa or Wild Rice 2 cups Kale, massaged & minced 1 cup/can black beans 1 cup corn (option to roast for more flavour) 1 sweet bell pepper, diced small 1/2 red onion 1 cup cilantro 1 cup grape tomatos For the dressing: 1 large avocado 2 tbsp water 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 cup cilantro 1 clove garli

Extra Energy Snack Balls Ingredients: 1 cup Rolled Oats 1/2 cup sunflower butter (or nut/seed butter of choice) 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp ground flax 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tbsp sunflower seeds Directions: 1. Place all ingredients in large bowl 2. Mix until well combined 3. Roll in 1inch balls and place on parchment paper or 3. Press into 8x8 pan lined with wax paper 4. Set in fridge or freezer for 15min. If made into pan, cut into bite size pieces. 5. Store i

Cream of Mushroom Soup reminds me of my dad and Sunday lunches. Now when I think about a mushroom soup, I think about the amazing health benefits mushrooms can hold. From immune support, minerals such as potassium & niacin to iron boosting. Mushrooms are known to have an energetic property that can help boost brain power & cellular respiration. It is a fascinating topic I recommend exploring. This soup started like most kitchen creations, post holiday madness, trying to figur

Its BRUSSELS SPROUT season and I couldn't be more happier!!! I could never imagine as a kid thinking I could eat a meal full of these flavour round morsels ... but there is nothing more satisfying to me than eating brassica veggies all through the fall. When fruits and vegetables are local and in season, its the best excuse to try lots of new recipes. Here is an Asian inspired recipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser Thai Sesame Brussel Sprouts Ingredients: 2 tbsp hoisin 2 t

I feel I hear that line from friends, family, clientele and co-workers all the time. Just so we are clear, I work in a bar. Pretty much slinging beer and wings at night and my day job is to teach the complete opposite. There is a reason I bring my lunch with me to work everyday & don't rely on making responsible choices off the menu. I am definitely going to be honest with you. I love to eat food and YES that includes a little bit of junk food. I am human after all. Here is t