Caffeine Free Hazelnut Mocha
I have managed to go most of my life without a coffee addiction. I made it through high school, university and full time work mostly unscathed, aside from a few mild flirtations.
Turmeric Tea Blend
Turmeric is a pretty amazing little root. It's bright yellow colour (orange, if you are using a fresh root) is indicative of curcumin, the compound contained in turmeric which contains pretty incredible cancer fighting and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Sparkling Turmeric Lemon-Limeade
We stopped drinking soda (or pop, as we like to refer to it up north) over 10 years ago. I found it sickly sweet and wasn't comfortable with the extra add on ingredients (corn syrup and caramel colouring being two prime examples).
Mango and Black Raspberry Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
I came up with this smoothie recipe using a few staple ingredients we had on hand along with a brand new find - frozen black raspberries! I love to incorporate berries as much as I possibly can, they are chock full of antioxidants and pack a powerful punch in the flavour department.
Cold and Flu Fighter
This cold & flu fighter recipe was inspired by a delicious drink I enjoyed frequently at Be Love Restaurant in Victoria. I decided to try and make my own, as it is a cost effective (and logistically feasible, given that we are traveling) option.
Tropical Paradise Smoothie
Spring has definitely sprung here on the island, with sunny warm days in abundance. As a result I find myself reaching for smoothies and salads with increasing frequency. I am a big fan of smoothies first thing in the morning, they allow for a wonderful combination of healthy fats and protein, along with superfoods that help maximize nutritional input.
Vanilla Citrus Explosion Smoothie
Cherry blossoms, green sprouts and warmer temperatures abound here in Victoria, making it clear to me that we are moving out of the rainy season and into spring! The recent shift in weather has led to a shift in our eating patterns.
Super Berry Milkshake
Tonight after dinner my kids were still hungry, so I decided to put together a dessert to wrap up the meal. I debated between a few different options, all of which ended up being too time consuming, before pulling out a binder given to me by a close friend several years ago.
Professor Cayenne Caesar
A couple of months ago we made up a batch of Professor Cayenne in my Herbal Apprenticeship class with Betty Norton. I was excited to learn that Professor Cayenne has a multitude of benefits. It packs a powerful punch, and helps to hear up the body in order to sweat out toxins.
Cinnamon Spiced Chocolate Tea Latte
This recipe came about as I was refilling my mason jar of Pau D'Arco last night. Its nutty, earthy and yet sweet scent brought to mind cinnamon, rooibos, chaga and raw cacao.