I can’t believe I haven’t written about this gem before. It’s an olive oil and vinegar boutique and tasting bar in Edmonton, with a huge variety and unique flavours. (EVOO = extra virgin olive oil)
Love to Lunch
April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Ever curious about people and food, I run a Love to Lunch series on City and Dale. It’s a fun way to get to know Edmontonians through their lunch routines, and I’ve met some pretty cool people as a result. I answered these questions myself over a year ago, when the series was hosted on Revive Wellness’ site, and wondered if they’d changed much… Nope! I think I’m a creature of habit. (and clearly a soup lover.)
Life Lately: March 2013
April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
We were treated to a small preview of Spring a week ago, and as fleeting as the moment was, my spirits were lifted. I love the energy that comes with Spring- a renewed sense of wonder and for me, renewed drive and motivation. A few projects have me vibrating with excitement (I will write more about them soon) and new friends inspiring me.
With so much going on, I’m often forgetting to snap enough photos or write things down. But thanks to Instagram, I’ve captured a bit of life lately:
Eats
Minestrone Pasta Salad | The best almond milk latte in Edmonton | Obsessed with Evoolution’s oils and vinegars | Black bean soup (recipe on Revive Wellness)
And otherwise:
Spring nails (Butter London in Bossy Boots) | Pretty teacups at Cally’s Teas | The blank “page” of an upcoming design project | Brainstorm session with Cory Christopher
I can’t wait for the snow to melt so I can go for a walk or bike ride, wear some cute floral print shorts and sit on a patio. What are you looking forward to?
all things green
March 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Happy St.Patrick’s Day! It’s fitting that this day falls in mid-march- it’s precisely when I’m craving all things green! I’m dreaming of Spring, especially trees with leaves, and bringing back green smoothies to my breakfast rotation!
The benefits of green smoothies are numerous, but in the winter I just can’t seem to keep the habit. I crave warm bowls of oatmeal, toast with tea or my grain-free banana bread. In the St.Patty’s spirit, I blended this smoothie for breakfast today, but then had to follow up with a big mug of tea because it’s currently -24°C outside!
For 25+ green eats and drinks that won’t make your teeth chatter, check out my Pinterest Board: all things green.
Did you eat or drink green today? I’d love to hear your ideas!
Tea Tuesday: Dragon Well Green
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
One of the most famous green teas is Long Jing (translates to Dragon Well) from the Zhejiang province in China. The name comes from legend, that the well in this area was the lair of a dragon. Besides a great name, this tea is known for its “four wonders”: emerald green colour, beautifully shaped tea leaves, aromatic flavour and sweet taste.
Taste: fresh, slightly sweet and mellow.
This variety of green tea is dried under a wood-fired wok which removes the green, grassy taste of many green teas.
Brew: Bring fresh, cold water to a boil and then cool to a temperature between 75- 80 C. Using 3 teaspoons per cup, brew for 3 minutes.
Less processed baking and a recipe for banana bread
January 25, 2013 By 1 Comment
The gluten-free product market has exploded in the last few years with more and more people (celiac or not) adopting this diet.
While gluten intolerance and celiac disease is a serious issue for an increasing number of people, the gluten-free diet has somehow caught on as a weight-loss solution as well. Many of the clients at Revive Wellness have tried cutting gluten, or even just wheat, out of their diets with great success. But, this does not prove that these people were overweight just due to eating gluten or wheat. It could be the fact that as soon as you adopt this diet, almost all packaged goods are off limits (the whole centre of the grocery store!) and these goods happen to also be filled with sugar and/or fat. Adopting this diet also forces many to eat more whole foods like fruits, vegetables and proteins.
I do not follow a gluten-free diet but do tend to stay away from wheat. The wheat you and I are exposed to today is modified significantly from the wheat our ancestors once knew. The highly processed products lining the grocery store shelves usually contain a very processed wheat. On the other hand, many gluten-free products are no better for you- read the ingredient lists! Highly processed flours (white rice, corn and potato), gums, starches and fillers, and the same amount (or more to make them palatable) of sugar and fat.
So what do I do to stay away from wheat but also highly-processed products?
I bake my own goods. As I prefer to use natural and whole ingredients in my recipes as much as possible, I’ve been happily experimenting with almond and coconut flours. It takes a little more trial and error, and sometimes a few more eggs, but I now have great recipes for cake (see my very first post), zucchini muffins, cookies and banana bread, which I share with you today as I’ve been eating it for breakfast for weeks!
A Year Gone By
January 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
image via MiraDoson
When I have a goal/idea/dream in mind, I often use this as my mantra. It always pushes me out of my comfort zone and makes me think bigger.
Early in 2012, I had three BIG goals/ideas/dreams and while scary, I pursued them all. They have required working overtime on overtime and much of my free time has been sacrificed. Besides a little break in the summer, I’ve spent many evenings, including some Friday and Saturday nights at home on a computer. You can now see why I posted so little here. (I did keep up here though)
I had a lot on my plate between being the PR and Marketing Coordinator for Revive Wellness, writing for City and Dale and starting freelance work. Because what I do for work is also what I’m passionate about, I am definitely not complaining!
That all said, this is not just an update, but an intention. I intend to resume posting here, and engaging more in the food blogging community. I will never tire of reading and learning about food and nutrition and feel compelled to add to the conversation. Eating well does not mean dieting. It does not equal restriction, bland taste or time-consuming processes.
Further, feeling great not only comes from a healthy diet, but also lifestyle choices. I’ve explored this a lot lately and enjoy sharing my findings with others.
I wish you a happy and healthy new year!
Hello September
September 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Oh, hello! You surprised me!
All of a sudden you’re here and I’m not prepared!
I was busy making strawberry jam and sangria (recipe to come), chatting with friends about life and trying to figure out how to make my life less stressful. When I did, it involved making strawberry jam and sangria and chatting with friends about life!
I was then busy soaking up the sun and taking walks with my man and visiting the farmer’s markets.
Now you’ve arrived and I haven’t cleaned up from Summer’s stay. (Probably beacause I don’t feel like it was long enough this year!)
I love when you come to visit because you bring Fall as your campanion, so please don’t feel put off. It’s just going to take me a little while to get organized!
Chia Strawberry Jam
July 30, 2012 By 2 Comments
An abundance of strawberries is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. This past week, I ended up with four pints… while I tried to keep up eating them fresh (is there any better way?) I had still had half of them left by the weekend.
Enter jam.
Trying something new
July 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I’m always trying new recipes and then trying to perfect said recipes. This sometimes means I’ll cook the same meal two (or three) nights in a row to come up with the best version!
Take this week for example, I’m trying to creat the best veggie burger for a City and Dale post and thus, my meal plan:
Monday: black bean burgers with side salad
Tuesday: black bean burgers with homemade fries
Wednesday: leftovers
Thursday: chickpea burgers
Friday: halibut with roasted balsamic beets
and there may be some more experimenting on the weekend!
Do you have a tried-and-true veggie burger recipe? I can’t wait to find mine!
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