self care made easy (my 3 pillars of wellness)
Caregivers, WellnessHiya Beautiful!Why is it so hard to squeeze a few precious minutes of self-care into our lives? I bet you've struggled more than a few times to create or stay consistent with healthy rituals — you know... the ones that allow you to connect…
Green Goddess Spring Salad with Sweet & Spicy Walnuts
SaladsThe simplicity of this Salad makes it even more delicious. The name was given partly because of the Green Goddess dressing and also for my love of baby greens. I love the salad mixes you can buy from the farmers market that have not only baby…
Maca Monkey Energy Balls
SnacksThis post contains referral links for products we love. ChampagneYogi earns a small commission on these links at no cost to you, and the links will always be marked with an asterisk. We ♡ honesty!If you’re never tried making your…
Hearty Lentil Soup
Recipes, SoupsThis Hearty Lentil Soup is another of my personal favourite soups and it's Serena's absolute favourite soup. Needless to say, I make this quite often for our family.I made this batch with a purple sweet potato as it’s what we had on hand,…
Macadamia Nut Thumbprint Cookies
Desserts, RecipesThese are our go to cookies when we are in the mood for a crunchy sweet treat. They are crazy simple to make – so simple in fact that Serena can make them all by herself without much help from me (other than sliding the cookie trays in a hot…
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
SnacksWho says you have to wait for Halloween to make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds? I love that here in Seattle we have local pumpkins all the way thru the end of winter. Growing up in the UK I wasn't raised with pumpkin soup or pumpkin bread or pumpkin…
Stuffed figs in a Balsamic Glaze
SnacksFall is here in Seattle which means Figs are abundant. I love trying out new, simple to prepare appetizers that are perfect for dinner parties where my dinner guests stop and swoon (then eat). These heavenly Stuffed Figs have become a regular…
Kale Salad with fresh Figs
Recipes, SaladsA simple Kale salad is often my lunch of choice. It is so quick and simple to make! I enjoy being creative adding whatever is in season to change it up this way I never get bored of eating it. I start with my Simple Kale salad with Lemon Dijon…
Lemon Tahini Dressing
Condiments, RecipesThis easy to prepare Lemon Tahini is made with 3 basic ingredients: tahini paste, lemon juice and garlic. I've had a love affair with tahini after the first time I ate middle eastern cuisine shortly after moving to the USA.I spend a fair…
Purple Haze Smoothie
Beverages, Breakfast, RecipesSerena created this Purple Haze Smoothie one day after school. She kept with our basic must have ingredients for a nutrient dense after school snack; healthy fats, greens, and protein but added a handful of extra berries to create the magical…
Marinated Sea Vegetables Salad
Entrees, Recipes, SaladsWhen you think of superfoods, sea vegetables usually aren’t the first to come to mind. However, Sea Vegetables are incredibly rich in nutrients. Most people have eaten sushi rolls, and have been introduced to the taste of seaweed that way.…