December 19, 2024 By Sarah White No Comments

Everyone needs a great Brazil nut based recipe in their holiday treat repertoire. Brazil nuts are an incredible source of dietary selenium [3 – 4 nuts = around 250mcg] to keep your thyroid functioning optimally while otherwise over indulging in Christmas cookies and cocktails. Selenium has been shown to increase conversion of thyroid precursor hormone T4 to the more metabolically active form T3 which improves metabolism and energy levels through this busy time of year. PrintChocolate Orange Thyroid Tarts Two of these little Brazil nut-based tarts gives you your daily dose of thyroid-loving selenium. They're also low in sugar &…

August 5, 2024 By Sarah White No Comments

Inflation has officially hit blueberries; they're charging $75 at my favourite fancy grocery in Huntsville! While our property is abundant with wild raspberries and strawberries we've yet to find the elusive Muskoka wild blueberry on our land so we're stuck purchasing ours, for now (pro tip: the health food store in Parry sound has the best prices we've seen). This year I committed to a full basket so we've been thoroughly enjoying using up our precious stash. We have cups vacuum sealed & frozen for colder weather, many many blueberries smoothies & fresh blueberry jam but the standout was this…

May 29, 2024 By Sarah White No Comments

We inherited a lovely little rhubarb patch with our homestead; along with a trout-stocked pond, wild ramps, a tiny chanterelle patch and tons and tons of wild raspberries! While we've definitely got our hands full with the new baby (2.5 weeks) I couldn't let our rhubarb yield go to waste & whipped up this quick crumble with pantry ingredients and a random grapefruit from our fruit bowl. Luckily the grapefruit compliments the fresh rhubarb and nutty brown butter beautifully, resulting in this extra special treat for tired mama & papa and a new recipe for you all. Printrhubarb & grapefruit…

August 1, 2023 By Sarah White No Comments

Snacking cakes; an unfussy treat that comes together quickly, with ingredients found in most pantries. They are not reserved birthdays or special occasions, they are meant to be eaten whenever the craving for cake lands, like on a Tuesday afternoon. This version also happens to be pretty healthy thanks to high fibre gluten-free flour and an absence of refined sugars, so it can totally pass for breakfast. The peaches are glorious this time of year and work beautifully in this recipe, but can be exchanged for any seasonal fruit; PrintPeach Snacking Cake This gluten-free, dairy-free peach cake is perfect for…

January 21, 2023 By Sarah White No Comments

No need for a lot of preamble on this one; eas messing around in my kitchen last night (wild Friday) and came up with these masterpieces. Gluten-free, dairy-free, perfect chewy cookies. Wishing you all a straight forward, delicious weekend. PrintBest Gluten-Free Cookies Gluten-free, dairy-free & just lovely. Enjoy.  Ingredients1/3 cup cashew butter (can sub tahini or almond butter) 1/3 cup vegan butter, melted (use the good stuff, aka Miyokos) 2/3 cup teff flour1/3 cup almond flour1/2 cup tapioca flour 1 egg (I used 2 egg yolks, fine sub if you're not great with egg whites) 2/3 cup maple syrup2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp baking soda1/4…

January 15, 2023 By Sarah White No Comments

These healthy breakfast brownies are a Sunday staple in our house. They come together easily and taste super decadent, but are actually quite healthy! Full of fibre from beans & oats they're basically oatmeal, but sexier (until the beans kick in). The perfect lazy Sunday breakfast in bed (until the beans kick in .. at which point I suggest that you get out of bed). PrintBreakfast Brownies (gluten-free, dairy-free) Oatmeal + beans, in a blender, then bake. Easy peasy and surprisingly delicious.  Ingredients1 can BPA-free black beans1/2 cup pumpkin puree or apple sauce1 tsp baking soda3 eggs1/3 cup maple syrup1/2…

December 31, 2022 By Sarah White No Comments

Gluten-free + vegan holiday cinnamon buns, updated; to go along with my updated life. Holiday cinnamon buns have become a well-loved tradition for me. It's a long (most of the day) recipe that allows me plenty of time to reflect on the past year as I wait for dough to rise and yeast to activate. While there was nothing wrong with the O.G. bun recipe, there have been A LOT of changes happening in my personal life in 2022 and it felt appropriate that the cinnamon bun recipe should get a makeover as well. This year my mom got sick.…

November 8, 2022 By Sarah White No Comments

It feels like fall y'all - the air is cool and crisp and I swear I just saw a flake of snow fall outside the window beside me as I type. The days are getting shorter (thank you time change) and my weekly organic delivery box is full of delicious fall produce, including many varieties of squash + the biggest carrots I've ever seen. Squash is the quintessential fall food and I love that this recipe works well with so many different varieties of squash. Seasonal eating is important because it keeps us in alignment with your environment; food is also…

November 7, 2022 By Sarah White No Comments

Finally, the 'better late than never' pumpkin coffee cake recipe I promised you guys weeks ago (my apologies, it's busy season at the clinic & life is very full). The good news; with halloween & thanksgiving already come and gone you'll now probably be able to pick up a few cans of organic pumpkin puree on sale at your local health food store, so you're welcome for that. This healthy pumpkin coffee cake is perfectly moist thanks to coconut yogurt & organic pumpkin puree. It also happens to be gluten free and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, making it the…

October 17, 2022 By Sarah White No Comments

Never not craving a bowl of creamy seafood chowder. This chowder comes together quickly from pantry + freezer staples, and is as easy as chopping up a few alliums, opening a can of coconut milk and tossing in some frozen sustainable seafood. Seafood chowder is a complete meal on its own loaded with shrimp, scallops and fish but I love to serve mine with savoury paleo biscuits for really hungry days. PrintDairy-free Seafood Chowder Creamy, soul-warming chowder packed with protein from sustainable seafood, and completely dairy-free.  Ingredients3 medium russet potatoes, cut into 1cm x 1cm squares (approximately) 2 large leeks (white…