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Cardamom Meyer Lemon Curd (with honey and ghee)

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LEMONS.

My favourite fruit ever (with avocados coming a close second).

Let me count the ways in which I use lemons:

  1. Everyday in the morning with warm water and a little pink Himalayan salt.
  2. As salad dressing with a little EVOO and salt (it’s really all you need!)
  3. Over freshly roasted cauliflower and broccoli.
  4. In a tangy lemonade. 
  5. In THIS Cardamom Lemon Curd.

Hands up if you love sour over sweet like me? Now if only I could grow my own lemon tree here in Toronto…

This Meyer Lemon Curd will have to do. And because I love the combination of citrus and cardamom I added it in (totally optional but if you love cardamom do give it a try).  This recipe uses honey as a sweetener and ghee instead of butter so it is not as sweet as the typical curd and definitely has more zing.

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Blood Orange and Elderberry Elixir

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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.

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Green Apple Guacamole

Green Apple Guacamole

Green Apple Guacamole

Green Apple Guacamole

If you could only eat one food what would it be?

Mine would definitely be avocados. Guacamole for every meal. YES.

Me and guacamole are true love.

And sometimes, it’s nice to dress my true love up. Like with green apples and jalapeños. Still simple, and yet a little bit extra. This Green Apple Guacamole Guacamole is refreshing, tart and the perfect game time snack!

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Paleo Orange Date Muffins (no added sweetener)

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Paleo gluten free muffins that aren’t a crumbly mess?

The struggle is real. And so is this recipe. Paleo Orange Date muffins that are moist, tender and sweetened only with dates and freshly squeezed orange juice!! Huge win.

I am obsessed with these muffins and have been making them repetitively. You know, I had to make sure they were *perfect* for the blog. Are you ready to give them a go?

Let’s do this!!

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Leek and Sweet Potato Soup (Paleo, Whole30, Vegan option)

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Do you want a super easy, delicious soup that is perfect for snowy weather?

You have come to the right place!  Enter, Leek and Sweet Potato Soup. It is a soothing blend of leeks, onions, garlic and sweet potato and is whole30, paleo and vegan friendly.  Perfect to take to work in a thermos for lunch or an easy weeknight dinner.

SOUP you say! Didn’t I just post a soup recipe? Well, it was a stew actually but yes.  I hadn’t planned on making this recipe until I signed up for The Little Plantation‘s Food Photography Contest.  The first task was to take photos of onions and leeks (or something made from onions and leeks) and of course, being up for the challenge I made this recipe.  It was so easy and I loved it so much I decided to share it here!

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Kale and Chicken Stew with Almond Butter(whole30, paleo)

Chicken and Kale Almond Butter Stew Chicken and Kale Almond Butter Stew

It’s frigid outside right now. F-R-I-G-I-D.

I don’t dislike winter, I swear, but right about now I could use a good dose of vitamin D and some sunshine. And since I’m not planning any trips down south a big hearty stew will have to do.  Creamy, flavourful and whole30 friendly this kale and chicken stew with almond butter is THE BEST to help you warm up while the temperature continues to dip.

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