This vegan banana bread was a long time coming, folks. Starting from a recipe that called for a cup of white sugar, a cup of vegetable oil, and 3 cups of white flour, I have to admit I swung a little far to the extreme of healthy on my first few tries to “healthify” it. …
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So what’s all the hype about “HIIT” (high intensity interval training)? Is it really better than say, going for a 45-minute steady-pace run, or stepping it out at Level 5 on the StairMaster? And if so, then why? High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has taken the fitness world by storm, and for good reason. Whether you’re …
One of the beautiful things about writing an international blog is being able to post this refreshing Strawberry Papaya Smoothie in the dead of January, and no one will bat an eye. Because it’s not winter everywhere! While North American bloggers are wrapped in fleece blankets, posting warming lentil soups, hearty potato stews, & filling lasagnas, here …
I’m always looking for ideas to help make meal planning easier… anyone relate?? If you say NO, I’m packing up my family and coming to your house for dinner every night next week! I mean, really… We normal folk who’re responsible for putting meals on the table day in, day out need a little inspiration now …
Hello folks… welcome back to “What I Ate Wednesday!” I haven’t posted this feature regularly for awhile, but I figured I’d start up again, not only to keep you informed about my training progress, but also to reiterate how much I DON’T do detox (it being January, the month for detox and all…) because I …
Happy New Year, friends!! It’s January, which means we’re all on diets, or at least doing some sort of “detox” for the next 7 days, right?? Like a juice fast, liver cleanse, or the “cayenne pepper drink”?? Aren’t we?? I mean, isn’t that the thing to do in January??? Weelll, as my Pa would say… …
Hello friends! It’s almost the last day of the year, and I had thoughts of writing you all a grand and reflective post called “The Best of 2016” linking up your favourite recipes of the past 12 months and waxing poetic on how much the blog has grown. But to be honest, the blog actually hasn’t grown that …
It’s Christmas Eve eve! At least that’s what my brother always used to say on December 23, and it stuck with me. And what better way to spend an hour of it than to make these cute little pecan turtles? Making them this close to Christmas gives you a better chance of being able to …
Most of what you see in the media (Pinterest, online search, “personal testimonials”, etc.) about bodybuilding diets is nothing but plain oatmeal, egg whites, skinless chicken breast, protein shakes, and broccoli. Plain, plain, PLAIN!!! So boring. And I thought to myself… NO WAY. No fruits?? No banana oat cookies?? No green smoothies? No CHOCOLATE?? And everyone …
Folks, this is a special day… I MADE VEGAN BROWNIES WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF BEANS!! OR ANY VEGETABLE, FOR THAT MATTER! This recipe has been a loooonnng time coming, and my kids are thrilled it’s finally arrived… I hate to say it, but they get a wary look on their faces when I tell them, “I …
