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Happy February! With winter in full effect as well as colds, flus and generally an “I’m over this cold weather” feeling I have brought you the simplest recipe today that is warming and also good for you! Hot lemonade. Yes friends, I said HOT LEMONADE. This is my go to warm drink after a long hike or exercise in the winter months. I find it very hydrating and satisfying AND it can help with those darn sniffles that keep coming back. Are you ready to give it a go?
Lemons are my favourite. Really though, who doesn’t love a good lemon? When it comes to sour vs sweet I usually always choose sour, but why choose when you can have them both. This Turmeric Lemon Tart Smoothie has the best of both worlds plus it’s vegan, paleo, dairy free and has turmeric to boot!
Let’s make some smoothies!
Put your hand up if you get sick at least once a winter?
I thought so. I also used to find myself getting sick every winter (siigh) but over the years have learned that reducing my sugar intake, upping my vitamins and trying to get lots of rest helps tremendously. And the for the last two seasons I have taken Wild Muskoka’s Elderberry Syrup and have stayed healthy the WHOLE WINTER. Imagine that. Everyone else is sneezing, coughing and just exhausted and here I am feeling fabulous.
Wild Muskoka Botanicals was kind enough to send me some of their product so I could share with you the magic of elderberries. I created this beautiful warm tonic to sip on throughout the winter with blood orange juice, ginger, lemon and of course, elderberry syrup. It’s the perfect winter elixir to keep you healthy!
Are you ready to give it a go? Read on friends.
It’s that time of year again…
Booklist time!
At the beginning of each year I like to make a list of all of the books I want to read throughout the year. Doing this helps motivate me to keep reading and keep track of what I have read and what I want to read. I like to choose a mixture of books on my bookshelf that I haven’t read yet or want to read again, books I get as gifts or while travelling, books I can order from the library, and lastly books that I know I want to keep and can order on Amazon or buy at the local bookstore.
And of course, what goes along with reading books? A cozy latte! I blended up a warming vegan salted caramel latte with cardamom using cashews and a few of my favourite superfoods. Sound good? Read on friend for the recipe!
[Read more…] about Vegan Salted Caramel and Cardamom Latte and my 2019 Book List
Ring in the new year with this fizzy and tart Pomegranate Lime Basil Mocktail! You only need six ingredients to help make your 2019 feel fresh and delicious! Using freshly squeezed pomegranate juice, chopped basil, juicy limes and sparkling water, this mocktail couldn’t be easier.
Are you ready to give it a go?
It’s beginning to look a lot like…..
Christmas!
The holidays are HERE and I am going to say something radical. Maybe instead of buying all of your gifts this year, maybe make some of them instead. I always assumed that since I wasn’t a kid anymore that nobody would want a homemade gift. But when homemade gifts are awesome like this matcha elixir (which I would probably pay top dollar for from any given ‘wellness’ company) then why wouldn’t you?
It makes a very thoughtful gift for all of your friends or even your coworkers. Anyone who loves wellness and superfoods, this is for them!
Now, let’s make some presents!
[Read more…] about DIY Matcha Elixir Powder (The Perfect Gift for the Holidays)
