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 […]
I am in love with this soup, literally in love. Why is it that Thai food is just so delicious? I think because it’s so fresh, light, full of flavour and who doesn’t love coconut milk? Thailand is one place I have yet to travel but I am dying to visit it one day, I […]
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 […]
The holidays are over and although I really enjoy time off with the kids, December brings way too much eating and not necessarily the healthy kind. December was such a busy month that my posting fell off the rails, sorry. January is not only a good time to lighten the load from holiday eating and […]
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 […]