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Posted by on Jun 10, 2013 in Nutritarian Recipes, Sauces & Dips, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Carrot Miso Spread

Carrot Miso Spread

When I married my husband, I discovered many new things about the polynesian and aboriginal cultures that have deeply enriched my life for the better. One such example is their sincere generosity at all times and with all things. It doesn’t matter if there is a large eating or the plate in front of them is the only meal they’ll have all day, food is shared and given freely. There is never too little to share. One thing I didn’t expect though was just how much they loved MAYONNAISE hehe. Potato salad, macaroni salad, egg salad, sandwiches, mussels drenched in mayo & coconut milk and the list goes on. If only I could find a replacement for MAYO! Well although this doesn’t look like mayo, or taste like mayo, when it comes to sandwiches, I have finally found something that my husband and kids will choose as a spread even before, BELIEVE IT OR NOT, MAYO! The kids love it as a dip for pita chips and other crackers. It’s...

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Posted by on Jun 9, 2013 in Desserts, Nutritarian Recipes | 0 comments

Kiwi Strawberry Pie

Kiwi Strawberry Pie

It’s always interesting when we have guests come for a visit because food seems to be central to a lot of our get togethers. Thus the dilemma of what to feed them really is just that, “a dilemma”. We love to share good food, but our idea of what good food is has really changed over time. In the past I usually made some sort of compromise because my idea of good food was what ever tasted good to our guests. I thought I would be content because I gave them what they wanted, but in actuality, I think I felt worse because I knew in the back of my mind that what I was giving them was not good for their bodies and if this is something I didn’t want to be feeding my children, then why would I feed it to theirs? What kind of message was I sending? Well this is a recipe that everyone can feel good about and completely disappeared at both of our...

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Posted by on Jun 8, 2013 in Desserts, Nutritarian Recipes, Snacks | 0 comments

Poly(nesian) Popcorn

Poly(nesian) Popcorn

It only makes sense that two of our most favourite foods: Popcorn & Coconut combined, would have the synergy necessary to take family movie night to a whole new level! We love this combination so much, when we think popcorn, we no longer think “butter”…instead it’s always “coconut, Coconut, COCONUT!” haha. Although this is not the ideal nutritarian snack, I have no problem feeding it two my kids as we consider it a great treat on occasion and a much healthier alternative to butter and heavily salted popcorn. Not to mention that the kids love it so much that the switch from the conventional took place without even a blink. In fact, there must be little hungry ghosts in our kitchen because before we actually start the movie, usually about half the popcorn is already gone. Hmmmm….   We also love popping our popcorn in a simple brown paper bag in the microwave. It takes less than two minutes and requires no additional kitchen appliances. Even my husband who seems...

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Posted by on Jun 8, 2013 in Nutritarian Recipes, Sauces & Dips, Soups & Stews | 0 comments

Cream of Chicken Soup (Non-Dairy & Optionally Vegan)

Cream of Chicken Soup (Non-Dairy & Optionally Vegan)

Campbell’s cream of chicken soup has been a staple in our pantry for years as a quick way of creating creamy soups, stews and sauces in various recipes. It wasn’t until I started looking for a healthier, dairy free and preferably animal free alternative that I realized how much we used it. If you love canned cream of chicken soup, then you are sure to want this recipe. I guarantee it will be one of the ones you add to your “go to list” and keep in an easy access location. Perhaps even dedicated to memory within a very short period of time. This recipe is so versatile & satisfying and a great substitute for anywhere that you would be tempted to open up a can of condensed cream of chicken soup. Our kids love it simply over a plate of steamed kale  or as a warm dip for “broccoli trees”, but we also use it in recipes such as Hawaiian Haystacks, Veggie Pot Pie, and Vegetable & Chicken...

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Posted by on May 22, 2013 in Nutritarian Recipes, Smoothies, Juices & Drinks | 0 comments

Coconut Water

Coconut Water

Provided you are in an area where you have access to “young coconuts”, it just doesn’t get any better than seeing your little ones sipping on cooled, refreshing coconut water straight from the coconut itself…especially after a long day of playing hard outside in the sun. There isn’t a sports drink or pedialyte pop out there that could win over first place in my heart from the natural coconut water of a young coconut with it’s sweet, nutty flavor and it’s high electrolyte and mineral content, with no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives…It is, in my mind, simply pure, all natural AWESOMENESS. Although I think it is important to support local grown and sold foods that are in season, I also consider it a blessing that we have access to and are able to experience such a wide variety of whole foods available to us from all over the world. My first experience with drinking coconut water however, was while on a humanitarian trip to the pacific islands of...

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