This time of year grocery shopping is not as fun as it normally is. I find it monotonous working with the same old root vegetables, apples and pears UNTIL I walked into Blush Lane in southwest Calgary. I love Blush Lane but never make the time to drive out of my way. I have decided […]
What?? Detox recipes are over before they began? Maybe not so New Years resolution friendly but I had to share this recipe before it was forgotten. I made these over the holidays and they were a hit with my houseguests. Gluten free and loaded with grated pears and walnuts you will never know they don’t […]
I love enjoying a good muffin and cup of tea but most muffins can be loaded with bad fats, sugar, refined flours and still be tasteless. I created this healthy pumpkin bran muffin recipe to share with the Fig and Basil readers. Please head over and check Emily’s blog for healthy vegan recipes. These extremely moist and […]
My first experience with paleo or primal eating was in 2009 when I was competing in CrossFit competitions and my nutrition coach at the time, James Fitzgerald, encouraged me to give up grains, sugar, alcohol and what felt like everything I lived on. Following his instructions, I was able to drop fat, lean out, become […]
Have I mentioned how much I love to bake? For me it’s part therapy, part passion and a large part of my job is baking with unrefined ingredients. My mom made scones for us as kids, smothered in her homemade jam with heaps of butter, still warm from the oven. I may have inherited my mother’s […]