With very little "summer" in the forecast I thought I would add some to my plate. Fresh juicy oranges in a salad say summer to me. Pair them with beets and I love the colour combo. Here is my recipe, serves 2. You need: Green leafy lettuce 2 chicken breasts 1 orange 2 beets 4… Continue reading Zesty Summer Fresh Salad
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Easy Shrimp Skewers with Spiralized Carrots
This dinner will certainly brighten up your day! You need: 1 frozen package of uncooked shrimp, tails on 1 red pepper 1 package fresh spiralled carrots 3 celery stalks 2 green onions Salt & pepper 1/2 cup peanut sauce Wood/bamboo skewers (approx 10) 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp Montreal steak spice Do this: This… Continue reading Easy Shrimp Skewers with Spiralized Carrots
Want to Try Skiing for $25?! Here’s How!
The best way to make it through a Canadian winter is to embrace it! I've been putting that statement to the test over the years. I can confirm after lots of "testing", I am the biggest winter lover. Stepping into my first pair of skis helped change the way I look at Canada's coldest season.… Continue reading Want to Try Skiing for $25?! Here’s How!
The Best Way to Make Protein Pancakes
This is my go to breakfast ! It's easy, low carb, gluten free and delicious. You need: 2 eggs 3/4 scoop vanilla protein powder 1-2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce ( if you are using the individual cups about 1/2) 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp raspberry jam 1 tbsp natural peanut butter 2 strawberries Pinch… Continue reading The Best Way to Make Protein Pancakes
No Bake DIY Granola Bars
It's time to bring back some creativity in the kitchen ! I'm recovering from LASIK eye surgery and also housebound since my entire neighbourhood looks like a skating rink ! So- I'm killing sometime in the kitchen. I recently met with a dietician and she commented that my nutrition is pretty clean. Happy with the… Continue reading No Bake DIY Granola Bars
Carrot & Beet Soup
So I started my Christmas shopping ! A couple presents done. And I found all the ornaments I need for my paint night Christmas party (becoming a yearly tradition). Now, on this snowy and chilly Saturday afternoon the stove is hot and my soup is bubbling ! This gorgeous carrot and beet soup is the… Continue reading Carrot & Beet Soup
Citrus Salmon Salad
Summer 2018 is here ☀️ I love being the host ! So I kicked off the season with a girls night dinner party. Get the champagne ready as you sizzle some salmon. This fresh citrus salad was a hit. You need: 4 salmon fillets seasoned with salt & pepper Olive oil Spring mix 1 orange… Continue reading Citrus Salmon Salad
Race Review: Barrie Half Marathon
Welcome to June ! Started off the month with an amazing garden party with my Weather Network ladies (Saturday) and a half marathon the following morning. If you are thinking, those two things probably shouldn't happen in the same weekend- you are right ! Ha ! But look at this fun bunch, how could I… Continue reading Race Review: Barrie Half Marathon
Salmon & Beet Spinach Salad
After a weekend of marathon success I want to keep this healthy stretch rolling. It's easy to say, " I deserve this ice cream, I just ran a marathon" (100% I have used this before). But it's so important to fuel the body back with good healthy food. After a marathon your body has some… Continue reading Salmon & Beet Spinach Salad
It Happened! Sub 4 Hour Marathoner
I have never felt so happy and accomplished in my life! Today I reached a life goal: run a sub 4 hour marathon. Here's the story ! This year has been different when it comes to running. When my sweet dog Rainbow passed away in January I really thought I was going to pack… Continue reading It Happened! Sub 4 Hour Marathoner
