Vegan Chickpea Brownies (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Once in a while you just need a sweet treat. For me that means anything with chocolate. These brownies are a healthier version yet don’t compromise the chewiness and rich flavour brownies should have. There’s only 2 of us at home so eating an entire tray is out of the question. Good thing these brownies…

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas (Vegetarian)

“The best restaurant food can NEVER compare to Sunday dinner at home” I opened the curtains this morning and was greeted by a very grey rainy scene. We took advantage of a window with no rain to go on a power walk and pick up a few extras for dinner. When I got home the…

Dreaming Of The Future, Remembering The Past – A Journal

It’s overcast but balmy. Im sitting in the garden amongst the mints, thymes, blueberries and sage.  Its almost time to harvest , dry and store them; they’ll add their lovely flavours to soups and dressings.  The rain is coming, we’re going to get out for a walk along the ocean before it does as it’s…

My Top Blushes For Spring/Summer

I have a blush problem; too many blushes, not enough storage 🙂 These are the blushes I’m loving for Summer. It was difficult to photograph them; some have a more matte finish and other a satin luminescence. I hope the photos do them justice. Burts Bees in Toasted Cinnamon In the pan, this blush looks…

Making Sauerkraut – A Healthy Probiotic

I love using Cabbage raw in salads and stirfries but did you know that fermented Cabbage a.k.a Sauerkraut has many probiotics benefits as well as containing high doses of Vitamins, Cancer killing and immune boosting properties?. Sauerkraut is super easy to make and can be eaten alone or as a topping with other meals. I…

Empanada Gallega de Atun: Galician Tuna Empanada

My mother was born in Uruguay but her family is originally from Northern Spain, specifically Galicia. Did you know that Empanadas are originally from Spain? I remember my mother making Pascualina (Spanish Spinach pie) when I was a child. Pascualina, spaghetti, lasagna, Many of the recipes in Uruguay come from Spain and Italy because of…