I have never been a big fan of salads. I’ve mostly only eaten them because I know I should eat them. A few years ago one of my super healthy friends made me a salad that was honestly one of the most delicious things I had ever eaten! I was actually craving more, which… Read More
I hadn’t had sugar in about a year which was a huge accomplishment for me. I was feeling great and was deep into my routine of making good choices and healthy living. I had been working hard to conquer my sugar addiction. You can read more about that here:http://cleanlifehappywife.com/2013/08/29/living-the-clean-life/ It was my birthday weekend… Read More
I think I have a problem with Pumpkin. I love it- need to have it- and am kinda obsessed with it! I love the smell of pumpkin and I love the taste of pumpkin. I’ll pretty much buy anything with “pumpkin” on the label. I have pumpkin candles, pumpkin face scrub, pumpkin body lotion, pumpkin… Read More
Have you ever had someone tell you “You remind me so much of my friend (fill in name)?” I had a mystery girl like that for years. It seemed that whenever I was away at conferences, at church, or at a friend’s gathering people would continually ask me “Do you know Christine? You remind me… Read More
There are a few tell tale signs that fall is around the corner! The days start to get shorter, the kids are back to school, the leaves start changing colour and the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back at Starbucks! I don’t know about you but I’ve had my fill of hamburgers, hotdogs and potato salad… Read More
I was at the bakery the other day and I passed the most delicious looking coconut cream pie! It was piled high with whipped cream and topped with toasted coconut flakes. I was so tempted to buy it, but instead, I decided to try to make my own “clean” version! Let me tell you- I… Read More
Do you ever get in a dinner rut? Every few months, I tire of the same 4-6 dinner dishes I have in rotation and start itching for something new! I originally saw a lemon basil fish recipe that looked pretty tasty- except that I really dislike fish! I know, I know….it’s terrible! Trust me, I’ve… Read More
One of the things I love the most about the area where we live are the many farms and orchards close by! On any given day in the summer you can drive by a roadside fruit stand and purchase fresh produce. Nothing compares to the taste of fresh local fruit and I think berries top… Read More
Have you seen the Tim Hortons billboard ads for their new “Frozen Hot Chocolate”? Oh man! They look soooooo good! They had me at “chocolate”! Since eliminating sugar from my diet I no longer crave sweets the way I once did. BUT, when I drive by those billboards I suddenly feel tempted by the icy,… Read More
My absolute favourite veggie side is asparagus! Asparagus is a tricky veggie to cook. If it is made properly it is crunchy, juicy and delicious, but if it is made incorrectly it is limp, stringy and chewy. The most important tip: never and I mean NEVER boil asparagus! 🙂 I’m not sure who first circulated… Read More