Irene Shaver

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• Banana Oat Blender Muffins (Dairy, Gluten and Refined Sugar Free Options)

  

  Muffins are a common breakfast or snack item around here. I like how they can be quick and easy to make. They are also easy to adapt to include variety of... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Pina Colada Chia Pudding Parfaits with Raspberries (Dairy, Gluten and Refine...

  

  Chia seeds are a great source of fibre, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, iron and manganese.  In other words, great brain and bone food :)  These parfaits are... Read more

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

• Happy 1st Birthday To Our Little Boy

  

  This weekend we celebrated our little one's first birthday!  Where did the year go?  I desperately tried to slow time down this past year, however it still... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Almond, Coconut Date Balls (Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Grain and Sugar Free)

  

  I was at a store this week and of course hungry!  Isn't that always the case, being around food makes you hungry.  It is definitely a struggle being out and... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Cabbage Bacon Bowl (Dairy, Gluten and Grain Free)

  

  This recipe is one created by my husband.  Once and awhile we are blessed with his culinary creations.  Often he doesn't write down or remember what he has adde... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Almond Thumbprint Cookies (Dairy, Gluten/Grain, Egg and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  I really should have posted these before Christmas as they were created for our Christmas cookie tray however time slipped away.  Life, baby, homeschool,... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Butternut Squash, Apple and Cranberry Bake

  

  I love a good baked vegetable dish.  Squash and apples are a great combination, especially with a hint of maple syrup and some warm spices. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Vegan "Cheese" Sauce (Dairy and Gluten Free)

  

  My family has been loving this "cheese" sauce.  Since I am intolerant to dairy, I have been creating this sauce as an alternative.  The girls love it as a dip... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie Bowl

  

  I had not idea that smoothie bowls were so popular.  We had actually been consuming them for awhile as I often make smoothies too thick for drinking ;)  The onl... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Crock Pot Vanilla Apple Butter (Refined Sugar Free)

  

  Despite the drought for most of the summer, our apples seem to have recovered and are weighing down the trees in abundance.  It has been wonderful to share and... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Peanut Butter, Lentil Soup (Dairy, Gluten, Grain and Free)

  

  If you haven't already noticed.  I love soup.  Fall is such a great time to make soup as there are lots of vegetables ready and the weather is getting cooler.... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Lemon Verbena and Mint Tea

  

  I had first heard of lemon verbena while watching Little House on the Prairie with my kids.  Laura Ingalls loves how her teacher smells like lemon verbena. Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Roasted Vegetable Soup (Dairy, Gluten and Grain Free)

  

  Our oldest daughter had a big bike fall at the end of this summer.  It caused a lot of damage to her mouth. She lost control down a steep hill, ran her bike int... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Why Not Have a Cup of Golden Milk (Dairy Free Version)

  

  What is Golden Milk? I have recently learned about Golden Milk. It actually isn't a milk on its own but uses a milk and a variety of spices. The main spice,... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Baby's First Foods, Food Intolerance and Introduction

  

  So after 5 plus years I am back into the world of baby food. Wow, things have changed.  Once our little guy was about 5 months we noticed he started having a... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• 2016 Garden Education, Fails and Heart Break

  

  A little update about the garden this year.  I suppose this is really for my own records and perhaps a bit of venting ;)  It has been a really tough year here i... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Asian Rice Noodle Salad (Gluten and Dairy Free)

  

  This simple salad is great for summer, potlucks, and BBQs.  It can be eaten as a side dish or an entree.  The addition of some chicken or shrimp would also... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Placenta Encapsulation (Warning: Not for the Faint of Heart)

  

  Yes, that is right!  I am warning you, this post is about placenta encapsulation. This is definitely not for everyone, but I know there are a few of you out... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Gluten Free Pasta Salad (Dairy and Gluten Free)

  

  Here is a simple pasta salad that uses gluten free noodles. There is definitely a difference between gluten free noodle brands. I find the that the GoGo Quinoa... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Black Bean Burgers (Gluten Free with Vegan Option)

  

  At least twice a week we stick to a vegetarian meal.  This is definitely a popular one in our home.  I always have a stock of cooked beans in our freezer so it... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES