These shortbread cookies are so awesome and super quick to make. No rolling out dough and fussy stuff involved. Just press them in the pan and you are good to go. These babies are gluten-free too. And no, you can’t tell. I modified an old recipe of my mom’s that my husband really likes. Didn’t…
The Best Gingerbread Ever!
Check out these cute train molds that I bought on sale at our local supermarket. My husband laughed when I brought them home for our 13 year old. But I knew better ~ he loved them! He decorated a couple and then I sprinkled powdered sucanat on the rest. This wonderful, rich-tasting gingerbread cake with…
Make your own raw chocolate. It’s so simple!!
I made chocolate for my sweethearts this Valentine’s Day. I had all of the ingredients and have been wanting to make it for so long, and I am so glad that I did. It was easier than I ever could have imagined. Here are the steps and links to the ingredients that you will need: First…
Superfood Trail Mix
A simple filling antioxidant-rich snack to make for when you are craving something salty sweet. Keep a batch at work for an afternoon treat. This would be a great simple idea to make as a gift for someone special. A teacher perhaps. Putting a jar of this together wouldn’t be inexpensive but you have the flexibility of…
Superfood Hot Chocolate Mix
This is a grown up version of a favourite cold-weather treat. The addition of superfoods to the mix makes this not just a treat, but highly nutritious as well. The flavours are subtle yet complex. Use this formula and experiment with your favourite combinations. 9 tbsp raw cacao powder 3 tbsp carob powder 3 tbsp lucuma…
A Healthier Hot Chocolate
Enjoy this simple but incredibly delicious and nourishing hot cocoa drink instead of that sugary processed stuff. 2 cups of organic goat, cow, almond, rice, or coconut milk 2 tsp + of raw cacao powder (we like Giddy YoYo’s) -add more to your taste 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 4 drops vanilla creme liquid stevia,…
Favourite Healthy Holiday Recipes eBook
Looking for healthy inspiration?? Look no further than my Holiday Recipe eBook. These are some of the fave recipes from my Holiday Cooking and Baking class. All you have to do to get the eBook is to click HERE or on the image. Easy peasy and you will love it. Guaranteed!
Nana Banana’s Famous Muffins
These are an adaptation of Nana’s (my mom’s) delicious banana muffins. I have been trying different healthy variations over the years and this is the recent favourite. They are loaded with nutrition and loved by all! 1/3 cup maple syrup or 1/2 cup Giddy Yoyo Cane Juice Crystals 1/4 cup coconut oil 1 egg 1…
Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding
This is a super simple, delicious and filling pudding that is soon to become your favourite treat. Experiment with this recipe by adding your favourite ingredients. 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen and thawed) 3 tbsp chia seeds 1 cup coconut milk or almond milk (or 1/2 cup Yoso plain coconut yogurt plus 1/2 cup…
Cookie Scoop
An absolute must for your kitchen. This one-ounce scoop makes baking with the kiddos less messy and more fun. You can make perfectly symmetrical cookies, and with one hand too!! copyright © Cathy Russell