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Strawberry and Lemon Verbena Galette (paleo)

Strawberry and Lemon Verbena Galette (paleo)Strawberry and Lemon Verbena Galette (paleo)

Nobody likes flaky friends. Unless of course these friends are in galette form. Then give me ALL the flakiness.

Who knew you could have flaky crust while being paleo as well?

And guess what inter web friends? Making a galette, although it seems intimidating, is actually really easy. Promise.

A galette is kind of like a pie’s younger, hippie friend that is totally rustic and fuss free. It can be messy and yet it still looks incredibly cool and beautiful.  This galette in particular is sweet, tart and bursting with strawberry and lemon flavour packed in a ghee almond flour crust.

Are you ready to give it a go?

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Coconut Creamed Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (paleo & vegan)

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Strawberry season is officially upon us in Ontario (try this Strawberry Avocado Salad and this Strawberry Hibiscus Honey Shrub) and I can’t get through the season without making a strawberry rhubarb crisp at least once. I mean, CAN YOU BLAME ME? It just screams summer and warm weather, and happy feelings and mornings on the porch in the sunshine.  Basically, strawberry rhubarb crisp makes me love my life.

And while I know I can be a little extra when it comes to food, sometimes it is totally worth it.  Like when you add coconut cream to strawberry rhubarb crisp (apparently I have this thing about adding coconut milk to recipes to make them delicious). But trust me ok, the one more step is totally worth it. You can be in the extra club as well. We have more fun. And we have cake (paleo, gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free of course.)

Let’s do this!

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Strawberry Avocado Salad

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Well it has been a minute since I have been on here to share a recipe.  Last week we were in Hawaii and the internet was just not co-operating so I apologize if you were over here looking for a new post!  I have a few Hawaiian inspired recipes coming as well as my guide to MAUI so be sure to stay on the lookout for those!

And now, as the Ontario strawberries are coming out I have this wonderful salad for you.  Fresh local strawberries with perfectly ripe avocados and freshly picked mint. The FRESHEST combo out there.  Are you ready to give it a go?

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Strawberry Honey Hibiscus Shrub

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Is it strawberry season yet?? Wait…. there is still snow in the forecast and it’s almost April. Is everyone else longing for that fresh spring produce like me?  The warm breeze, outdoor farmers markets, the backyard gardens and all of the locally grown food you could want?! I can’t be the only one.  So to prepare for the first fruit of the season I am sharing the Strawberry Honey Hibiscus Shrub recipe so you will be ready when those strawberries come around.  Let’s do this!

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