Summer is coming and what better way to enjoy summer than with a nice refreshing cold cup of coffee. Lately I have been enjoying making cold brew coffee. It is easy, can store for store for a long time and is nice and refreshing on a hot summer day. This is what I do to…
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Side Ideas: Kohlrabi Mash, Roasted Mushrooms and Sauteed Kale
Sometimes its hard to think of ideas for side dishes. Here are a couple of recipes that are easy to modify and go well with a variety of mains. Side idea 1: Kohlrabi Mash This year I subscribed to a veggie box from Odyssey Market Garden. Its a great way to try different vegetables that…
Lavender Simple Syrup
A while ago, I bought some lavender to make some tea. The tea was nice but I bought quite a large bag so I had a lot of leftover. I decided to try this recipe out. Well this is just part one of the <secret> recipe. You need to come back to find out what…
Roasted Radishes and Turnips
This year I wanted to be more adventurous with what I ate so I decided to purchase a veggie box with Odyssey Market Garden in Surrey, BC. My first box came with some radishes and turnips. At first I didn’t know what to do with them but I did some research and found a recipe…
Matcha Affogato
What do you get when you mix matcha tea with matcha ice cream? Matcha Affogato! Well this is my version of it. First you need to start with making your matcha. Okay I don’t make it the traditional way. I just add hot water to my matcha powder and stir with a spoon. You also…
Cricket Chocolate Chip Cookies
I thought I would give cricket flour another try so I made some Cricket Flour Cookies. This was a recipe I got from Entofarms. http://entomofarms.com/featured_item/bite-sized-chocolate-chip-cricket-cookies/ This recipe is a great way to get people to try insect protein! Insect protein is a great substitute for protein powders. It is also full of vitamins and minerals so…
I Scream for Ice Cream: 3 Ingredient Blender Green Tea Ice Cream
Summer and warmer weather is just around the corner. This just means it is time for ice cream! Okay ice cream is for all year long but I enjoy it best in the summer. My favorite ice cream flavor is green tea ice cream. I found this super easy recipe that only takes 3 ingredients…
Fluffy Pancakes with Sugared Bananas
The weekends are my favourite because I get to wake up and make pancakes. These pancakes do take a bit of time but it is worth the extra effort. Prepare this pancake mix by measuring out the dry ingredients. In a bowl, mix together 3/4 cup of flour, 2 Tbsp of powdered sugar and 1…
Lactation Cookies – Cookie Mix, Small Batch,
You may have seen recipes on how to make mug cookies in the microwave all over the internet. I have always been interested in making these simple fast snacks. I decided to try to make some for those busy mamas. This lactation cookies recipe took a while to perfect and I wouldn’t say they are…
Apple Pie for 2
Every year on Pi Day (March 14) I make some kind of pie. Fruit pie, meat pie, pizza pie, you name it. This year I made this simple treat, just enough for a nice dessert. It is really easy to make and also fun to decorate. You will need store bought pie shells (or make…
