Crisp, creamy, rich and decadent, there’s no question Caesar is the glorious emperor of salads. And there’s no wonder it’s one of the most popular dressings!From a nutritional perspective, there’s nothing really inherently wrong with a traditional Caesar dressing as long as you’re using high quality components...
Read moreDecadent Dark Chocolate Espresso Cashew “Cheesecake”
This decadent dark chocolate espresso cake is grain/gluten-free, refined-sugar free, dairy-free, egg-free (in fact it’s totally plant-based), and therefore hopefully pleasing to a number of your brunch guests with dietary considerations. And the mocha flavour goes smashingly with a latte, espresso shot, or even Bailey’s and coffee (hey, this is a no-judgement zone), as the feasting comes to a close. Best part of all, you can make it the day before and let it set in the fridge overnight so it’s ready to go without a fuss as the stunning centrepiece of your sweet-treat side table...
Read moreSnickerdoodle Fat Bomb "Fudge"
For many of my clients, moving towards a diet that focuses more on quality fat and proteins, while simultaneously reducing carbohydrate consumption is the key to their wellness goals. As you’ve heard me explain on numerous occasions before, eating too many carbs causes blood sugar issues, which can lead to a number of health concerns such as mood and energy fluctuations, weight imbalances, inflammation, hormonal problems, and then of course the more serious chronic considerations like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, cognitive dysfunction and memory loss, anxiety, depression…the list goes on...
Read moreRaspberry Lemon Cashew "Cheesecake" (raw, vegan, paleo)
There are endless iterations of cashew cheesecake out there, but this version has a lovely, light, almost mousse-like texture perfect for hot summer days when you still want something sweet, but not overly heavy. Plus the seasonally appropriate raspberries and fresh lemon juice give it a delightful zing, that in my humble opinion, couples wonderfully with a refreshing sparkling adult beverage of choice...
Read moreSweet + Salty Craving Clusters
Our bodies are smart. There are constantly giving us messages on what we need to maintain wellness and balance (aka. “homeostasis”). Sometimes these messages are in the forms of symptoms and illness, and sometimes they’re subtler, like a craving for a certain type of food. Now, the thing is, while our bodies ARE amazing and super intelligent, sometimes we confuse the messages they’re giving us...
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