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Chocolate and Raspberry is my husband’s favorite dessert combination – so it’s no surprise this recipe is dedicated to him! I had it all dreamed up for his birthday a month ago, but before I told him what I had in mind, he requested my Chocolate Tart. So I figured the Chocolate Mousse Brownies could wait for February when there’s both Valentine’s Day and our anniversary to celebrate! And… speaking of Valentine’s Day, I just realized that it’s coming up this Saturday, so it looks like I’m a bit late in getting you this dessert recipe....

I’ve been a bit skeptical about the Air Fryer because I never really want to add yet another appliance to my kitchen. But once I finally broke down and bought one, it was easy to see what all the fuss was about! How to make this recipe step by step If you’re loving all things air fryers right now, you may also enjoy my Air Fryer Asparagus. It’s so easy and yields incredibly tender and tasty asparagus!...

What’s in those taco seasoning packets anyway? Well… as it would turn out, quite a few ingredients you might not want to eat. And here’s the thing, mixing up your own taco seasoning is so easy you can mix up a batch in minutes! It’s an extra bonus that making your own seasoning is also budget-friendly. I buy my spices in the bulk section at our local health food stores....

Chili mixed together with smoky paprika, plenty of onion and garlic along with some earthy cumin and you have a fajita seasoning that can’t be beat! While I have nothing against the store-bought mixes for their awesome convenience. They often have filler ingredients I’d rather not eat, and they’re not exactly budget-friendly either It’s even better that there are no fillers like maltodextrin or rice concentrate, whatever that is. Just pure simple spices and all flavor here!...

This peach topping is really simple. Just peachy goodness with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Cut the peaches into slices (about 12 slices per peach). Place them in a serving bowl and toss them together with the vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup. These are definitely best served immediately, but they will keep for a couple of hours. The flavor is predominantly peach, with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. The sweet juices run down into the ice cream, making this an irresistible combination!...

The Granite Park Chalet hike starts from the loop and climbs upwards to the chalet. From there you can ‘base camp’ and do all sorts of hikes. Swiftcurrent Lookout is a popular day hike from the chalet as well as the Grinnell Glacier Overlook. The views are what I’d call mild on this hike, but they do get better when you reach the chalet. The ‘loop hike’ up to Granite Park Chalet wouldn’t be my first choice for hiking in Glacier....

Why bother making your own sugar body scrubs? Well… so many reasons really! It’s way cheaper and more effective for one. And then there’s all the fillers and questionable ingredients you find in the store bought ones. As someone who has extremely sensitive skin, I started making my own skin care products over 20 years ago now as a young teenager and I’ve never looked back. And I often get compliments on my skin with follow up questions about what I use....

Today is the final season in the seasonal meal-prepping series I started last year. I’ve included all my current favorite recipes below, as well as things I’ll be cooking in weeks to come. So I hope you’ll find some inspiration, and be sure and leave me a comment letting me know what types of meal prepping you’d like to see more of! First up the number one thing I like to prep when fall hits is roasted veggies....

I’ve been really branching out with different pasta salads this summer, and we’ve been loving every single version. Pasta salads are pretty much the ultimate summer food since they’re incredibly portable. They also keep well for a few hours or even overnight in the fridge. Besides picnicking and barbecues, pasta salads are also awesome for all sorts of adventuring. You can almost always find a big container of pasta salad in our backpacks whenever we’re hiking....

It’s finally here! The much-requested recipe for Paleo Pumpkin Pie. I’ve tested and retested to get the perfect flaky paleo pie crust along with a silky smooth pumpkin filling. And you’ll find all my tips and tricks below that really make this the best pumpkin pie. I feel like I’m the last person who should be coming up with a recipe for pumpkin pie. In fact, I stopped making pumpkin pie during the holidays years ago because it never got eaten....

I have a history of coming up with a new green smoothie recipe, and then I drink it on repeat for months on end! The only thing I do try and vary is the type of greens I use in my smoothie. This way you don’t overdose on one particular green, and you rotate through the different nutrients. Last winter my obsession I was drinking non-stop was this Pineapple Orange Banana Green Smoothie....

This Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub smells like pumpkin pie, and it’s definitely my favorite fall homemade beauty product! Lately, we’ve been in Canada celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving, (chasing the Northern Lights) and I’ve been embracing all things fall! With the weather turning cold and frosty at night, it’s time to bring out the sugar scrubs again to keep my skin well hydrated. Let’s talk about how to make my Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub recipe!...

Raspberry Sherbet was always my favorite flavor, orange or even lime were good, but raspberry has always had the edge for me! This recipe started off simply as raspberry chia pudding because my husband is partial to raspberries. But… when I had the first bite, it took me back to my sherbet days, and there was an immediate title change. And… because I’m so partial to this flavor combination, you can expect to see some actual sherbet later this summer when it’s no longer 10 degrees anymore!...

I used to make Vietnamese Caramel Chicken pretty much every week, and serve it with steamed rice and sautéed veggies. But somewhere along the line (actually at Thi Thi Subs in downtown Calgary), I discovered the beauty of Saté Chicken Banh Mi Subs, and somehow I forgot about caramel chicken for a little while. As it would happen, Vietnamese Caramel Chicken is just as amazing as Saté Chicken, and either one works for Banh Mi....

We used to buy these incredibly delicious chicken patty sausages from a local farmers’ market. And they were most definitely a highlight of many weekend breakfasts. But when we couldn’t get them anymore, we missed those sausage patties so much, I made a homemade version. How to make this recipe step by step I hope you enjoy this Turkey Breakfast Sausage! If you do get a chance to make this recipe, I’d love to hear from you in the comments....

I made these taco bowls 3 nights in a row for dinner. And we took the leftovers for lunch for a total of 6 chicken taco bowls in a row! I’m usually all about variety. But when I find a new favorite I go through this stage where I want to eat it for every single meal. There’s something about the ancho chile spice mix I find incredibly addicting. Especially when it’s grilled because it brings out all the smoky chile flavors!...

This time of year is perfection with the last of of season ripe tomatoes, and the fall fruit in full swing! I like having vine-ripened tomatoes and apples in the same week – it gives you the sense of having your cake and eating it too. (Although I’ll have to say, I’m definitely hoarding the last of my garden tomatoes.) And…speaking of cake, we’ve had a chilly fall, and I found myself wanting to bake like crazy....

We love this salad so much that it can be hard to make anything else, (besides my Caesar Salad I suppose)! It’s based on the famous salad from Nancy Silverton from Pizzeria Mozza in LA. And that is probably why it’s also sometimes referred to as the LA chop. I’ve made a few changes to her original recipe and would definitely recommend you change this salad up to suit your tastes as well....

I can’t be trusted around grilled pineapple. If you look away for a moment, you can bet I’ve devoured everything in sight! This is no exaggeration, you can check with my husband. He most definitely thinks I’m a little crazy in this department. We used to go to a Brazilian BBQ restaurant in Calgary. And I would usually raise eyebrows by eating 2 platefuls of this deliciousness! Since Brazilian BBQ is now 5 hours away, I’ve started making some of my favorites at home....

This lotion is perfect for summertime, or after excercising because of the ‘cooling effect’ from the aloe and mint. It’s particularly awesome after a long day on your feet. And I really love it massaged into my legs and feet after a day hiking in the mountains. With warmer temperatures, I like to use a light moisturizer, and the cooling effect is an added bonus. I use straight coconut oil as a moisturizer year round....