by Chantelle | May 13, 2015 | Gluten-free, Recipes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian | 0 Comments
As the fresh prince of bel air would say, my life got flip turned upside down. Sometimes self love is the hardest thing. Especially if you’re like me and continually put others first. Even when doing so does them a disservice. Life’s a real B sometimes,...
by Chantelle | Apr 28, 2015 | Gluten-free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan | 1 Comment
What could be easier and more satisfying than making your own sweet indulgences? To me, these truffles are like HIIT for the dessert world. Super healthy and effective, yet short and sweet, and while Tabata isn’t nearly as easy as these babies, it takes the same...
by Chantelle | Apr 25, 2015 | Appetizers, Gluten-free, Paleo, Primal, Recipes, Salads, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetarian, whole30 | 0 Comments
I’m a lover of freshly ground unique spices, the type that transport you to faraway lands. The ancient combinations of herbs, roots and seeds that grow together and have been used together for thousands of years. Raw Spice Bar specializes in these special blends...
by Chantelle | Apr 21, 2015 | Gluten-free, Grain-free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Seasonal, Sweets, Vegan | 7 Comments
Hello lovelies, it’s been awhile and I’m all up in a spring tizzy. My how time flies as the days get longer, along with the to-do list. My mom and grandma are visiting right now, gigi is meeting her great grandson for the first time! As a lovely surprise I...
by Chantelle | Apr 13, 2015 | Appetizers, Gluten-free, Meat, Primal, Recipes, Snack | 0 Comments
You guys know I’m Canadian eh? My momma grew up in Quebec and instilled a love for poutine into us from day 1. Okay, maybe not day 1 but you get my drift. That cheesy gooey goodness is infused into my childhood and every now and then I get a mad hankering. Never...
by Chantelle | Apr 9, 2015 | Appetizers, Condiment, Dairy, Gluten-free, Paleo, Recipes, Seasonal, Vegetarian, Wild Foods | 1 Comment
Nettles, the stinging sisters as Susun Weed calls them, these magical stinging weeds turn into luscious nourishment once the heat touches them. Nettles make me so giddy, they are such a treat and they don’t last long. When they arrive in early spring I stalk...
by Chantelle | Apr 7, 2015 | Gluten-free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan | 3 Comments
It’s spring, the bees are out, the sun is shining and it’s time for a celebration! What better way to celebrate the suns return than with bright yellow nutrient dense raw chocolate, heck yes. These little gems are a cinch to make and packed with the ample...
by Chantelle | Apr 3, 2015 | Condiment, How To, Paleo, Recipes, Vegan | 1 Comment
I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will the rivers flow in the right direction, will the earth turn as it was taught, and if not how shall I correct it? Was I right, was I wrong, will I be forgiven, can I do better? Will I ever be able to sing, even the sparrows...
by Chantelle | Apr 1, 2015 | Entree, Gluten-free, How To, Meat, Paleo, Recipes, whole30 | 1 Comment
Does roasting a whole chicken ever feel daunting? Do you worry about potentially undercooking it and having to put the whole lot back in the oven? Or maybe overcooking it and ruining all that effort? But a whole roast chicken is also alluring, the whole house smells...
by Chantelle | Mar 30, 2015 | Gluten-free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Vegan | 4 Comments
Hemp hearts and raw chocolate, is there any better combination on the planet? Not likely. Especially when you combine the nutritional profiles of these two superfoods, shazam! Super energy filled nutrient dense healthy fat fuel. Where there’s chocolate, there...
