Irene Shaver

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• Curried Rice With Orange Salad (Dairy, Gluten and Oil Free)

  

  It has been way to long since my last post and here I am not even giving you an original recipe.  This delicious salad is from The Garden Grazer where you will... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2019 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Quinoa Vegan Patties (Dairy, Gluten and Egg Free)

  

  Looking for a tasty vegan "Burger" recipe?  This one is our favourite.  It is easy, allergy friendly and delicious. We have made them several times and they hol... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Lentil, Barley and Date Salad

  

  Looking for a hearty salad or side side dish?  This salad is very filling and versatile.  It can be served warm or cold.  Ingredients 3/4 cup French green... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Stewed Pinto Beans (Gluten and Dairy Free)

  

  Perhaps this is more of a winter meal but today is a rainy day and I felt like something hearty and warm.  This is a simple easy recipe and can feed many. Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Pineapple Quinoa Salad with Cashews (Dairy, Gluten and Sugar Free)

  

  Summer season is finally approaching and with warmer weather comes a desire for more salads.  This quinoa salad makes a great meal on its own or can be used as ... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Lemon Chia Pudding (Dairy, Gluten and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  My husband's flavour is lemon so whenever I can I try to make something with this flavour.  Chia pudding is also a family favourite.  I hope you like this... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Chocolate Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Chocolate Frosting (Dairy and Refined...

  

  I definitely have aa sweet tooth and don't mind dessert once in a while but I still have parameters.  It can't be too sweet and I prefer more natural sweeteners. Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Simple Fermented Carrots

  

  Fermenting foods is an excellent and inexpensive way to get healthy bacteria into your gut or digestive system.  The bacteria will help fight off sickness,... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Steel Cut Gingrebread Oatmeal in the Crockpot (Dairy and Gluten Free)

  

  Breakfast is the meal I struggle with the most.  I love variety but it often takes some planning ahead and at the end of the day the couch is calling me not... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Roasted Squash and Lentil Salad (Dairy and Gluten Free)

  

  This is a wonderful recipe I have discovered from Kitchn. If you haven't discovered this website, it has some fabulous recipes. I made some of my own alteration... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Energy Ball Cookies (Dairy, Gluten, Grain and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  I am back!  I know it has been a long while since I posted.  Life has been moving a long and my family has been my priority.  December was full of selling... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (Dairy Free)

  

  Another pumpkin recipe, yes we have a lot of pumpkins over here.  I was pureeing some pumpkin for the freezer today and was kind of lazy about cleaning out the... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Tarragon (Dairy Free with Vegan Option)

  

  Fall is here!  The pumpkin are in plenty this year.  We have been looking how they decorate our road side stand.  So what to do with all those pumpkins?  Here i... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Squash, Apple and Maple Bread Pudding (Dairy Free)

  

  We are not big bread eaters so bread pudding is quite a novelty for us.  I have only made it a couple times with just apples but wanted to try something a littl... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Cauliflower Cream Sauce (Dairy Free Options)

  

  I have always wanted to make a cream sauce with cauliflower.  I found a recipe from Leelalicioius, which I have only slightly altered to suit our family. It... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Strawberry Maple Vinaigrette (Gluten and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  Strawberry season is here.  We have been out picking a few times already for Limestone Living.  I simply adapted my regular Maple Balsamic Dressing to include... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Simple White Bean Soup (with Vegan Option)

  

  Although it is summer, today was rather raining and it felt like a soup day.  This recipe took little time to prepare and was very satisfying.  I am certain mos... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Peanut Butter Cookies (Dairy, Gluten and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  I recently realized I didn't have a standard peanut butter cookie reipce.  I don't care for the texture or taste of the "flourless" recipes, so this is my glute... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Cream of Millet Porridge (Dairy, Gluten and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  I like a lot of variety in my menu. Breakfast is another meal where I don't enjoy eating the same thing in a row. One recipe that is continually in our weekly... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• A Family Trip to China

  

  We were blessed this April to take a trip as a family to China.  Why China?  I have a sister who lives there with her family.  For the last 13 years or so,... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES