Author: alea

So I’m really working hard at improving my meat-based recipes.  A few days ago a I had a good friend over for dinner, and as soon as he pulled out a bottle of wine I thought, oh nuts. I have to make something good to live up to the wine. lol. Continue reading “Grilled Eggplant Redpepper Rolls (GF, paleo, ACD)”

A few days ago I had the pleasure of dinner at a dear friend D’s house, who recently retired (and he likes to point out every time that he doesn’t miss a thing. Thanks D. Thanks for rubbing it in…lol). Continue reading “Mexican Chickpea Zuchini-Thyme Salad (GF, Vegan, Top 10 free)”

Good morning peeps!

I have a new cake for you-  its a snacking cake.  Whats a snacking cake?? A snacking cake is slightly more sturdy than a regular cake – it holds together well, but still has a light crumb.  Its a touch less sweet than regular cake and so its perrrrfect for breakfast.  Serve it with fresh berries… or if you want, you can use it to soak up your non dairy latte. yum.  Continue reading “Gluten Free Vegan Banana Snacking Cake (xanthan free, sugar free)”

I never really got what the big deal was about smoothies.  It always seemed to be a bunch of nameless swamp coloured concoctions that, to be honest, really didn’t make my mouth water.

Now I totally get it.

Continue reading “Raw Creamy Banana Strawberry Avocado Smoothie”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I always thought I hated radishes, honestly.  Apparently this can change… I had no idea that pairing radishes with apples would neutralize that overly spicy flavour, and actually make a really refreshing lovely little salad.  Continue reading “Apple Radish Salad”