How to make healthy choices every day

Beverage

Tropical Groove Smoothies

I just got back from the island of Gili Air, a pinprick of land off the west coast of Lombok. Being so isolated and teeny, you can imagine the food in this particular place wasn’t so high-vibe. Not a raw food, vegan buffet in sight!…

Blueberry Basil Smoothie + Soy-free Protein Smoothie Boosts

It’s never officially summer until I arrive in Canada. Before the first embrace at the airport from my parents, before long nights in front of a bonfire, before the St. Lawrence River swallows me whole, I cannot truly feel like it’s time to slow down…

The Life-Changing Loaf of Bread

The Life-Changing Loaf of Bread

It took me a long time to settle on the title for this post. Why? Because it’s quite a statement to suggest that a humble loaf of bread will change your life… but the Life-Changing Loaf of Bread will do just that. I am willing…

Superfood Haute Chocolate

Is it just me, or do the holidays sometimes feel more stressful than joyful? Tons of running around, last-minute gift making, endless social events, and no time for much else! I catch myself skipping meals and losing sleep just to keep up. Not very relaxing.…

Introducing Summer Lights + The Mojito Smoothie

Summer is here! I’ve officially crossed the pond from freezing cold northern Europe to tropical southern Canada! I am pretty happy to feel the sun shining and the heat in full force. Finally. As I was looking at my calendar the other day, I realized…

My New Roots Cooking Show – How to Make Nut Milk

My New Roots – How to Make Nut Milk from My New Roots on Vimeo. My dear readers, I am indescribably thrilled to release the second video for the My New Roots Cooking Show! As the response was overwhelming, I decided to show you just…

Drink your Sunblock! Goji Ginger Lemonade

I am SO on holiday and good grief did I need the following: family road trips, reading on the dock, creative cooking, farmers markets, skinny dipping, moonlit strolls, smoothies, wild flower picking, cabin napping, cottage hopping, hysterical laughter, river sailing, and bonfire sing-a-longs…a true Canadian…

Picnic-Perfect Drinks at N.E.E.T. Magazine

When the editor of N.E.E.T. magazine, an “eco-friendly, grassroots style bible” contacted me to contribute to their Summer food feature – alfresco-dining fare – I jumped at the chance. For their June issue, I developed the two totally unique picnic beverages that kick Kool-Aid to…