I was never into muffins. I find them unsuitable for breakfast, too large for a snack and I don’t really eat dessert. Store-bought muffins are too sweet and unpleasantly doughy, and the fresh ones you find at bakeries and cafés are often too sweet for my liking. But like you, I found myself with more …
I’m just as lazy as the next person and pancakes tend to take too much of my time. Sure I enjoy cooking, but I’m often too hungry in the morning to give pancakes a go. Well, that was until I started making pancake batter using a blender. If you have one of those magical high power machines, …
There are two reasons why this granola is special. One, it’s incredibly crunchy – more so than your average granola; and two, it includes turmeric which adds an intriguing depth of flavour. I make a batch of granola every couple of weeks so there are plenty of opportunities for experimenting. Yet, I’ve been baking this version on repeat lately, …
We didn’t sign up for a CSA share this year, but we’ve been buying our vegetables from the same organic farm since spring. They set up a stand in our neighbourhood every Saturday morning and it has become a weekly tradition for us. I like knowing where our food comes from and how it’s been grown, …
I like smoothies that are thick and creamy without being icy. I like topping them with superfoods like hemp or chia seeds, bee pollen, nuts and / or berries. And more often than not, homemade granola. The final result must inevitably be savoured with a spoon and it always feels like such a treat when …
Are you a sweet or salty type when it comes to breakfast? Without fail, I choose sweet. Sweet as in yogurt, fruit, granola. Toast with PB&J and sliced banana. Brunch, however, is another story. You’ll never catch me ordering pancakes or waffles in a restaurant. Brunch is for savoury dishes in my book (i.e., runny …
I can vaguely recall having eaten raw rhubarb dipped in sugar as a child. Its crunchy texture and shocking tartness, and the relief that was simultaneously provided by the sugar granules. That, of course, did not happen at home. By the time I was 7 or 8 years old, my parents had banned sugar from …
I’ve been drained out lately. No matter how much sleep I get, I always seem to need more. It could be the lingering winter weather. It could be the lack of sunlight. Or it could be something else entirely. The truth is I have no idea, but it’s been affecting my inspiration and desire to …
While I haven’t done much research on the benefits of blending versus juicing, I personally believe blending is the better way. A smoothie can sometimes be a meal in itself as all the beneficial fiber from the fruits and vegetables is retained, thus it is more filling. It’s like chewing a meal very, very well. …
Let me be the first to wish you Happy New Year! I hope 2014 brings you health and happiness, because that’s what truly matters. I’ve been on a smoothie kick lately. Somehow, having a nutrient-packed smoothie for breakfast has been having a positive impact on the rest of my day. It makes me want to …