Forget kale, cauliflower is the somewhat unlikely vegetable du jour. As the age old adage says you shouldn't judge a book by its cover and this is especially pertinent when it comes to cauliflower. What cauliflower lacks in appearance and flavour it more than makes up for in versatility becoming the star ingredient in everything from pizza to brownies. I must admit however that cauliflower … [Read more...]
Superfood mint + coconut bliss balls {Vegan, Paleo, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
Mint is one of my flavours from ice cream to chocolate and everything in between. Whatever the weather mint never fails to remind me of warm sunny summer days. With only one mint recipe on the blog I decided it was time to share this simple mint and coconut bliss ball recipe. Bliss balls are such a gorgeous thing to make as they require just a few ingredients and very little time not to mention … [Read more...]
Kale, mint + chocolate chip ice cream {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
Nothing sums up summer quite like a large bowl of beautifully creamy ice cream devoured on a warm sunny day. While you can't guarantee that the sun will shine you can be guaranteed perfectly smooth ice cream with this simple recipe. Mint chocolate chip ice cream has been my favorite ice cream flavor since childhood. It's gloriously vibrant green hue, refreshing taste and hidden chunks of rich … [Read more...]
Allspice dressed carrot, quinoa + chickpea salad {Vegan, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
With all the decadence and feasting of Christmas long gone and summer still far away I always feel at a loss in terms of what to eat in February. I always want to eat a bit more virtuously than I did in December yet I am not ready to dive into leafy salads. This salad effortlessly bridges the gap between winter and summer. I love the fragrant allspice dressing as it has the beautifully warming … [Read more...]
Cucumber, apple, pineapple + mint juice {Vegan, Raw, Paleo}
We all know the importance of staying hydrated especially in the summer months, well if the sun makes an appearance that is! I must admit that while I am fond of water sometimes drinking two liters can seem like a chore not to mind drinking even more. Tired of water I came up with the perfect solution; cucumber juice. The wonderfully refreshing and juice taste of cucumbers is thanks to their high … [Read more...]
Beetroot + mint hummus {Vegan, Oil free}
If Barbie made hummus this would be it! Beetroot lends this hummus a beautiful color that is just perfect to liven up boring salads. Not only does beetroot lend this hummus a striking color but a delicious flavor too. The combination of mint and lemon juice gives one of my favorite snacks a summer update. I love dipping some slices of refreshing cucumber into this luscious dip perfect to be … [Read more...]