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Blog - February 11, 2019

A conversation with Debbie King, Supafitmama

Inspired by 52 Cups of Coffee, I’ve set out to meet inspiring women of colour doing their part to help[…..]

Beverages, Recipes - March 1, 2018

Simple, 4-ingredient beet smoothie

This simple, healthy 4-ingredient beet smoothie can be made with raw or cooked beets for a nutrient-dense drink. Vegan and[…..]

Kitchen Tips - December 3, 2017

How to deseed a pomegranate

Deseeding a pomegranate can be intimidating. That thick skin, vibrant red juice that can stain everything and the abundance of[…..]

Contests & Giveaways - June 25, 2017

CLOSED Giveaway: Win a copy of It All Begins with Food by Leah Garrard-Cole

Enter to win a copy of It All Begins with Food by Leah Garrard-Cole thanks to Appetite by Random House. Check[…..]

Hema is a Toronto-based nutritionist, workshop facilitator, wellness educator, speaker and part-time traveler. She is ready to help you to make healthy eating simple, delicious and enjoyable!

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It took years and a lot of perseverance for me to really learn that what I eat has a huge impact on how I feel. My energy, pain, mindset, mental health....so much of it was tied to what I was eating.

Seems like such a simple concept to me now, but back then without any real understanding of nutrition or how the body works, without the help & support of doctors it was a challenge that at times I wasn’t sure I was going to conquer.

That entire journey is a story for another time.

One of the things I learned is that my body can tolerate some gluten, but too much brings on the pain and just doesn’t work for me.

Back then finding good gluten-free flour blends for baking was not easy. I tried a lot of products that were expensive, hard to find, didn’t taste good or produced baked goods that were texturally unpleasant.

Today is National Gluten-Free day (there is something to ‘celebrate’ almost every day!) and I’m celebrating that there are way more gluten-free options now for anyone who needs or wants it.

If you have a favourite gluten-free flour please share in the comments.

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Would you buy these carrots?

I love a good bargain. These carrots were about ½ the price of the ‘regular’ carrots at the farmers’ market, and were being sold as juicing carrots. The farmer wasn’t going to let them go to waste so she bundled them for sale separately. Apparently most people don’t like them because they don’t make perfect carrot sticks or rounds.

It’s all the same to me. I do not carrot all (c’mon, I had to!)
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Christmas time = shortbread cookies.

Do you have a favourite Christmas cookie or treat?

I’ve been making this recipe from the back of the cornstarch box for years because it’s easy and delicious. This time I wanted a gluten-free, budget-friendly version to share that anyone can make at home with easy to find ingredients.

I was going to use cassava flour, but it can be pricey and not all that readily available, so I opted for buckwheat flour. Easy swap - instead of all-purpose flour I used buckwheat.

All of the dry ingredients should be easy to find at a grocery or bulk food store. I got mine at @bulkbarnfoods.

Recipe in the comments.
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Let’s go way back. In high school I was in the French club 🤓. The only things I remember from French club was learning how to make crepes suzette and this trip to Paris. Both things I still love - cooking and traveling.
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Did you go on a school trip in high school?
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Can we just talk about that outfit? Those slouchy socks 🤦🏾‍♀️. I wish I still had that jean jacket though.
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I don’t even want to say how long ago this picture was taken. Here’s a hint: Taken on a camera with film. I had to bring the film back home, take it to the store and wait a few days for processing before I could see it.
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Apple butter is one of my fridge staples in the Fall. It's an easy way to add the delicious apple flavour into smoothies, oatmeal, or yogurt and so so so easy to make.
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I had no idea what apple butter was until a few years ago. When I first heard someone talk about apple butter I honestly thought it was like an herb butter - apples + butter - and I wasn't interested. Then I went on a trip to a few local apple orchards with @ontarioapples a few years back and came home with SO MANY APPLES and I decided to experiment, because I can't truly say I don't like apple butter until I've tried it. And I love it.
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I like to add cardamom to mine. That flavour is delicious! Sometimes, when I can find organic apples, I'll leave the peel on and just blend the whole thing up, which gives the apple butter a lovely pinkish hue.
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I recently made a big batch of cardamom apple butter and used it to make a vegan, gluten-free apple loaf and apple-peanut butter fruit rollups. Let me know if you'd like me to share these recipes.

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The beauty of autumn at @johnstons_cranberries.

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