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 […]
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 […]
One never really fully appreciates the value of a dishwasher until it breaks down. This weekend my dishwasher stopped working. Not only did it breakdown, the water pipe going to the dishwasher burst or came off, not entirely sure yet, and surrounded the area with water. The water continued under my hardwood floors and then […]