Chocolate pudding – nuff said. I know its a pretty common approach to use avocados as a base for a seriously delicious and decadent chocolate pudding or mousse these days, but I’ve long anticipated playing around with my own version of a recipe. There are often no single-selection avocados available out of certain seasons and you’re … Continue reading
I made tacos for my brother and I the other day and always make a black bean and corn topping to have with our tacos. It’s simply black beans cooked up, the corn added when they’re nearly done, and some soup stock and a pinch of sea salt to bring the flavours together. I had … Continue reading
I was in the mood for something really tasty and refreshing the other day and, glancing at the ingredients I had on hand, decided to make this mix of fruits and veggies to go with my homemade veggie smoothie and spelt-crusted pizza for lunch. At first I was going to slice the cucumber and radish … Continue reading
Spring has definitely sprung, but amidst grey skies and cool winds the other day a big bowl of soup was in order. I decided on a delicious bean soup and, feeling my body a bit yang-dominant as of late, I was compelled to add some yin strained tomato to the pot to balance it out. My … Continue reading
I came across this lovely idea while browsing Instagram the other day. I love blending beets with an apple and some greens and water after a workout as it is, but I’d never thought of blending it with a banana. I had to try it! Beets and bananas are both an amazing source of nutrients. … Continue reading
Pecan pie can be quite the popular dessert. I’d never tried much of it because I’ve always found most recipes to be far too sweet. What an opportunity to put a macrobiotic spin on a popular recipe while possibly making it palatable to those who enjoy subtle sweets. I served this up at my 2014 … Continue reading
Soups are a great way to get a lot of warm, deep energy into our bodies, as well as a ton of healthy minerals and vitamins! Winter is all about root and downward-growing vegetables, which bring a downward-moving and stabilizing energy into our bodies while rejuvenating the bladder and kidneys – the winter season is … Continue reading
I’m not really one for salads – I generally prefer my vegetables cooked to some degree and without dressings. But having said that, salads can be a lot of fun! Experimenting with simple and subtle flavours that bring out the best of the vegetables in the bowl can help deepen your understanding of the finer … Continue reading
You can check out a quick recap in photos of the 2014 Macro Feast on Life is My Movie. Thank you, Jasmine, for the stunning pictures, for being there with us, and for taking the time to write about it! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Hello friends! Yet another Macro Feast has come and gone, and as much as I am happy to have the work and preparation behind me, its always a bit sad once that event you’ve been working so hard towards has ended. Thankfully, I’ve decided that our fourth Macro Feast will take place in the late … Continue reading
Canadian Macrobiotics 