Clumpy Gingerbread Granola
One of the gifts we received for Christmas was a 6 month subscription to the Raw Spice Bar company. We get 3 spice mixes sent to us every month, with recipe ideas for each. It’s been a fantastic gift!...
View ArticleSaturday Snippets: 28.January.2017
A part of me still doesn’t recognize that it’s 2017. I think I’ve typed “2016” for every single Saturday Snippets of this year! At least I’m consistent 🙂 Yesterday was the first day that the weather...
View ArticleMonthly Word: February 2017
February marks one year of My Monthly Photo challenges! One year ago, I knew what I wanted to get out of it (which was to push me to think more creatively) but it felt like a slow process to me. In the...
View ArticleSaturday Snippets: 04.February.2017
Do you believe the old saying that bad things happen in threes? As I type this I am in, yet another airport, waiting for yet another delayed and/or cancelled Air Canada flight. This makes it 3 flight...
View ArticleApple and Brussels Sprout Slaw
Did you watch the Superbowl this past weekend? We did not. We don’t have cable, so we didn’t even watch the commercials, like many choose to do. Instead, we climbed in the last bouldering competition...
View ArticleJanuary Photo Challenge Recap
I first started this monthly photo challenge a year ago. Thus, this January photo challenge marks one full year of completing these photography challenges – it’s gone by so quick! It was my month of...
View ArticleSaturday Snippets: 11.February.2017
I’m not sure why, but Canadian’s love to talk about the weather. This past week was a doozy for most of southern BC; Vancouver included. It’s all we’ve been talking about, and I don’t anticipate us...
View ArticleEasy No-Bake Chocolate Mousse
Happy Chocolate Day! Otherwise known as Valentine’s Day 🙂 This chocolate mousse recipe is for all the chocolate lovers out there. It’s Jonty’s creation (my chocolate-loving guy) and he’s made it a...
View ArticleSaturday Snippets: 18.February.2017
Well, the nice thing about being at the tail-end of a long weekend is that the following week is a short one. The only downside about a short week is that I thought I had an extra day to get this post...
View ArticleCherry Chocolate Protein Bars
When I have a bit of down time in the evenings or on the weekend, I like to make batches of snacks that we can keep in the freezer for hunger-emergencies. These Cherry Chocolate Protein Bars are one of...
View ArticleSaturday Snippets: 25.February.2017
I was on vacation this past week and that translated into A LOT of van work, which I didn’t mind. So I hope you’re ready for a pile of van photos, because that was most of our week! Here’s what caught...
View ArticleMarch 2017 Monthly Word: TODAY
Does the short month of February catch you up, too? Throw in a long weekend, a few travelling site visits, and a stay-cation week, and the month feels like it’s over before it even began! And with...
View ArticleSaturday Snippets: 04.March.2017
Well hello, March! You sneak up so quickly after a short February 🙂 Here’s a few things that caught our eye online, our Saturday Snippets for 04.March.2017. On Climbing, Eating, Cycling and Repeating:...
View ArticleFebruary Photo Challenge: Pairs Recap
February has finished, and so has my monthly photo challenge. It was my month of Pairs and today I have my Pairs Recap for you! It took me a few days to get into the swing of it, and I may have...
View ArticleCauliflower Rice Pilaf with Turmeric and Toasted Cashews
Does the state of your fridge dictate what you’re going to have for dinner? We generally like to eat up most things in there before filling it again, so if there’s something in there that needs using...
View ArticleSaturday Snippets: 11.March.2017
Are you ready to spring ahead tomorrow? It’s a love-hate relationship. I love the extra light in the evenings, but the hour of lost sleep in the morning? Not so much. Good thing I have Monday off 🙂...
View ArticleRaw Mint Chocolate Mini Pies
Happy Pi Day! Two years ago, we were travelling and made a chocolate strawberry tart in the RV. Last year, we turned to flaky puff pastry for these apple-walnut hand pies. This year, we’ve strayed from...
View ArticleGinger-Citrus Marmalade
I used to be a picky eater as a child (and probably into my early 20’s, if I’m honest). Some of my food dislikes were due to strong tastes that I wasn’t used to (like blue cheese or olives). Other...
View ArticleSaturday Snippets: 18.March.2017
Earlier in the week, we were reminiscing about where we were this time two years ago. Spoiler – we were in Joshua Tree and made a strawberry tart for Pi Day, made Guinness Chocolate Pots for St....
View ArticleWhole Wheat Za’atar Flatbread
As a gift from food-loving friends, we were given a 6-month subscription to the Raw Spice Bar. Every month we get three new spice blends in the mail, along with a variety of recipes to try them out...
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