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Corn Fritters and Yogurt Dip

Made this from a recipe in the newspaper this week and with a few creative edits they were amazing! So good, in fact, that this is a stock photo, we ate them too fast to take a pic. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Note: The hero of these fritters is of course fresh Ontario corn

Fritter Ingredients:

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Zucchini Cornbread Muffins

An easy and very tasty way to use the zucchini's you've grown (or your neighbour has pressed on you!)
  • Makes 12-16 muffins*
  • Time: preparation 15, cook 20-25

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium or 1 large zucchini, grated
  • 1 ½ tsp salt, divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose (plain) flou..read more
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Chick Pea Curry and Naan

Recipe share for those who love nourishing, homegrown, homemade food. I hope you like this curry and naan bread as much as I have!

Chick Pea Curry

  • Time: about 45 minutes
  • Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 inch ..read more
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Gardeners' DIY Hand Scrub

To get our hands clean and soft after the garden, I keep a jar of sugar scrub by the sink. It's a pretty simple recipe, keeps for along while, and is a nice treat after a stretch of weeding.

Ingredients:

  • white sugar*
  • olive oil*
  • essential oil*

Instructions:

  1. I'm p..read more
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Sweet and Salty Granola Someone gave me a jar of this a while back and I devoured it in a day!  It took a while, but I finally got around to making it myself recently and it's already a staple in my pantry.    A grain-free sweet and salty granola that is easy to vary for your tastes/needs.  Enjoy a bowl for brekki, or pack for a protein-rich snack at work, on a hike etc...read more

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Yogi Recipes - Mexican Tofu Bowl

A quick and easy mid-week vegan meal, high in protein, fibre, and so tasty! Serves 4 Ingredients: • 2 tbsp oil • 1 red onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp chilli powder • 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed • 2 limes, 1 juiced, 1 wedges • 350-400 g extra firm tofu, cut i..read more
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This flatbread is great on its own, with dips, use it to make a sandwich, or add some toppings and bake a delish pizza! Ingredients

  • 250-300g cauliflower
  • 2 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 100g cheese, grated (mozzarella, colby or cheddar)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt & ..read more
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I know, I've said this before, but this time I really mean it - this is the best zucchini recipe I've ever tried! Ingredients:

  • 1-2 medium zucchini
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup basi..read more
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A delicious salad of kale, dried cherries, pine nuts and parmesan.  We have experimented with a few different versions, so get creative.  But remember, the secret to this salad is to give your kale a lovely massage! Ingredients:

  • 2 bunches of kale (about 1/2kg), rinsed and dried
  • Juice of 2-3 lemons
  • 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp m..read more
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Halloumi cheese is a delicious and hearty addition to these vegetable kebabs, and the chilli-lime marinade brings the zing. Ingredients: Marinade:

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • juice of two limes
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 2 fresh red chillis, finely chopped (add or reduce as per your taste)
    • ..read more
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This granola is easy to make, coco-delicious, and makes a great breakfast or snack to fuel your practice! Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats

  • 2 tbsp plain flour (wheat, spelt, rice, coconut, whatever you prefer)
  • 2 cups chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
  • ½ cup seeds (flax, pumpkin, sunflower, chia)
  • ¼ cup cacao
  • ¼ c..read more
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Grad Rachel sent me this a while ago and I’m keen to use this recipe for this year’s hand-made-with-love holiday gift baskets.  This decadent body butter is great for all skin types, and it smells so good you’ll want to taste it! Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup cocoa butter
  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 ..read more