Irene Shaver

LATEST ARTICLES ( 240 )

• Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Dairy, Gluten and Egg Free with Limited Refined...

  

  My daughter has been baking a lot in our home and these are definitely becoming a favourite for her. They have great flavour and don't dry out as quickly.... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Gluten Free Bulk Pancake Mix

  

  I have been trying to simply some things at home as well as teach more independence for the girls.  I now have my oldest making pancakes using this bulk mix.... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Meet Our Baby Isaiah

  

  So it has taken me a little to write this post.  I have been  preoccupied, falling in love with our little boy.  Our precious son Isaiah arrived on February... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Homemade DIY Dishwasher Detergent

  

  We were recently blessed with a new dishwasher. We actually have not even had one here for the past 2.5 half years we have lived in this home. However, it is a... Read more

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

• Post #3 Baby Update

  

  Here I am with just over three weeks left! I have been doing well, although starting to feel the effects of the pregnancy. This past week, I had a few rough day... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Breakfast Cookies (Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Grain and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  I love protein for breakfast and sometimes actually get tired of drinking a protein shake.  These cookies are a great alternative.  They are hearty and give... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Decadent Chocolate Cake (Dairy, Gluten and Grain Free)

  

  I will definitely not claim that this cake is healthy.  It is a treat, but is one I often make to take somewhere.  It is simple and very rich in flavour.  It... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Hemp Heart Energy Cookies (Egg, Dairy, Gluten/Grain Free with Refined Sugar...

  

  I have two more months to go in this pregnancy and I am starting to feel tired and more hungry.  I am getting a little low in my iron which is not helping. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Post #2 -Baby Update

  

  It has been a long time since I have written and especially about the baby.  Life has been busy with homeschool, family, church and just life. 7 months Our... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Cabbage Soup (Gluten and MSG Free)

  

  Cabbage soup has become one of my favourites.  It can be such a heart soup with lots of flavour.  We just finished getting out the last of the cabbages and... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Coconut Rough (Dairy, Gluten, Grain and Refined Sugar Free)

  

  Yeah a simple chocolate treat!  I love making this recipe.  It takes such little time and can be easily adapted to include other nuts, seeds and flavours. Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Banana Nut Granola (Refined Sugar Free)

  

  The girls do love cereal for breakfast. As much as I like to rotate what we have for breakfast, there are definitely times where cereal can be easy and quick. Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Update: Homeschool, Baby and Travel

  

  It has been a long time since I wrote.  I have wanted to be on here a little more but alas, the start of homeschooling, baby and travel have taken up some... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Canned Salsa (Refined Sugar Free)

  

  It has been a great tomato growing year.  One of the ways we have been preserving this delicious fruit is by canning them into salsa.  This is my go to recipe... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Tomato, Chickpea, Cucumber, Avocado and Feta Salad with Basil Dressing

  

  It has been a crazy hot labour day weekend here in Kingston.  It is definitely a salad kind of day. With all the tomatoes we have growing in the garden this... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Rice, Black Bean and Avocado Bowl with Sweet Chili Mustard Dressing

  

  This is a very delicious and easy to assemble recipe. I can take zero credit for it, but give all credit to Brandi from The Vegan 8. We all all enjoyed this dis... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Pregnancy, Health and Diet

  

  For those of you who follow me on through Facebook, will already have seen this photo and know our news. We are being blessed with a little one coming sometime... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Zucchini, Sausage, Tomato Garden Stew (Gluten Free)

  

  Although it is summer, I enjoy this stew now and in the cooler seasons.  It is a great blend of garden vegetables and herbs.  I don't use a broth as I find the... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Nacho Chicken Salad (Dairy, Gluten and Grain Free)

  

  Another quick meal which has used up a lot of garden ingredients.  This is a hearty salad, that can be eaten as a full meal.  The cashews in the dressing, as... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• Raw Beet Salad with Mint and Pear (Gluten Free)

  

  My youngest and I have planted a few too many beets this year.  They have really taken off and many are ready for harvest. I am not sure what I am going to do... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES