I was fortunate enough to spend a few weeks in Hawaii this year and was able to experience the best of both worlds, lying on the beach, running and hiking. The latest trip was about seeing Oahu from a birds eye view. I hiked 2 of the 5 craters on Oahu and had another planned […]
Category: Kid Friendly
Maple Pecan Granola
A friend asked me for a granola recipe at the gym this morning and I realized that I have given almost all of my friends my granola recipe and I have never posted it on the blog. So I am sharing it with you. My granola addiction is serious, so serious that I save it […]
Chocolate Chia Pudding
I love chia pudding because it really feels like you are eating something decadent, as any treat should but this pudding won’t spike your blood sugar. Chia is full of omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, magnesium and plant protein. The best part about this dessert is that because it’s so healthy you can eat it […]
Orange Crush Smoothie
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 […]
Chocolate Cherry and Pistachio Cookies
These cookies are not detox friendly, sorry. I had chocolate covered cherries and pistachios in my pantry that I wanted to put into a cookie for a snowshoeing excursion this past weekend so these cookies were created. They may very well be the best gluten free cookies I think I have ever had, although I […]