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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
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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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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
    • ..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)
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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
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This month I got a huge basket of lemons from a friend and wasn’t sure what to make, so I reached out for ideas on Facebook.  A few lemon meringue pies (for now) and some limoncello (for later) and I still had a few extra lemons, so Melanie Hansen shared her delish Lemon and Coconut Balls with me.  Unfortunately, I didn’t have all the ingredients that she suggested, so li..read more

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A delicious vegan alternative to tasty Butter Chicken.  I was skeptical at first but this really was easy to make and even the carnivore in the house loved it.  Don't be put off by the number of steps in the preparations - just have all your ingredients ready to go and this recipe is quick and easy - and super delish!  Serve with rice or naan. Ingredients: