Irene Shaver

LATEST ARTICLES ( 240 )

• Lentil, Kale and Sausage One Pot Meal (Dairy, Gluten and Sugar Free)

  

  I have made this dish a few times now and love it.  It has lots of flavour and eats like a full meal.  Do ensure you understand all the ingredients in your... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Black Bean Brownie Bites (Dairy, Gluten/Grain and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  You can never have too many brownie recipes or foods with chocolate...well in my opinion anyway.  I wanted to make something with some substance that can be... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Carrot Ginger Salad (Gluten, Dairy and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  Summer has been busy and I have been without a computer for awhile but glad to be back on. Thought I would share this recipe. This is my sister's salad recipe... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Home-made Insect Repellent

  

  It is mosquito season and my youngest has had some trouble with these pesky little bugs.  She has developed some nice bites and is continually complaining... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Fudgesicles Or Chocolate Popsicles; 2 Recipes (Dairy, Gluten/Grain and Refined...

  

  It has been so hot out here these last few weeks so we have been making a lot of popsicles.  I have been eating them for breakfast, snacks and desserts; not... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Quinoa Cranberry Salad (Gluten/Grain and Refined Sugar Free with Diary Free...

  

  A co-worker told me awhile ago that she finally tasted quinoa for the first time at a party.  The quinoa was in a salad with some maple syrup and feta.  It... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Kale and Egg Breakfast (Dairy Free and Gluten Free)

  

  There is so much kale growing I am putting it in almost everything.  To read more about the benefits of kale check out this recipe. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Banana and Cinnamon Bedtime Snack (Dairy, Gluten/Grain and Sugar Free)

  

  I love this snack.  It tastes great, is simple and healthy.  Bananas are also high in potassium and magnesium which are both muscle relaxants so a little... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Strawberry Creamsicles (Dairy, Gluten/Grain and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  It is strawberry season. We took the girls to a local organic farmer while visiting my parents this past weekend. They had a lot of fun picking and eating the... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Easy Cucumber Salad (Gluten Free)

  

  This is my version of a cucumber salad. It is really easy and keeps well.  Instead of using a pasteurized white vinegar, I use a raw naturally fermented... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Simple Kale Salad

  

  The kale at our cottage garden is ready and we have been enjoying it.  I really love a raw kale salad with some lemon and a hint of sweetness. Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Tomato, Avocado and Basil Salad (Gluten, Grain and Sugar Free)

  

  This is a quick, easy and healthy salad. This salad is a great summer side dish or can be eaten as a meal. If you want to make it ahead of time I suggest you cu... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Natural Cleaning Paste

  

  My shower was starting to look a little embarassing. I was getting lazy and I ran out of my usual norwex cleaning paste so I decided I should really just make m... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Cherry Pudding Or Cherry Soft Ice Cream? (Dairy, Gluten/Grain Free with Sugar...

  

  I don't really know what to call this dish but it is quickly becoming a favourite treat of mine. If served right away the frozen cherries definitely give it a... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Sauerkraut Recipe and Benefits

  

  Being Dutch, I grew up eating Zuurkoolstamppot, which is a one pot meal of potatoes, sauerkraut and smoked sausage. I never realized the benefits of the... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Fudgy Brownies (Dairy, Egg, Gluten/Grain, and Refined Sugar Free with a Nut...

  

  We were going to a friend's house the other night and I offered to bring something along. We decided upon a dessert, without wheat, dairy and eggs as one of... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• You Are What You Eat - How Your Food, Gut and Brain Are Connected

  

  I have been learning so much about how our digestive system effects our brain. Our abdomen is connected to our brain through the vagus nerve. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Chicken Casserole (Dairy and Gluten/Grain Free)

  

  As a child my mom used to make a chicken casserole that I loved. I have actually never made one on my own but have had a several cravings. For this casserole,... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Orange Raisin Scones/Biscuits (Dairy ,Egg, Gluten/Grain and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  I was looking for another grain free breakfast idea and realized, I hadn't made my regular biscuit recipe in awhile. I thought I would make a different flavour... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• BBQ Sauce (Dairy and Gluten Free)

  

  BBQ season is finally here or for some of us it barely left. I don't tend to buy BBQ sauce as I don't care for the ingredients but have always wanted to create... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES