In the summer, we tend to eat a little lighter. We really enjoy big dinner salads with fresh, organic, locally sourced produce. We shop at the farmer’s market and get inspiration from the stalls overflowing with their bounty. Summer makes it easy to eat healthy! Recently, Alex floated the idea of eating vegetarian for a… Read More Gluten Free Falafel Patties
For those of you who follow our blog, you already know that part of my fitness routine is weightlifting. Another part of that routine is consuming the inevitable post workout protein shake to help fuel my muscle growth. I’ve said it before but it bears repeating. It gets stale drinking protein shakes for breakfast most… Read More Raspberry Lemon Protein Smoothie
Why have normal plain mashed potatoes when you can be super over the top, and have decadent mashed potatoes? This recipe was born when I realized that an old family favorite toast topper would be amazing in mashed potatoes! The cheesy goodness of the parmesan, with the added flavour of shallots and worchestershire sauce, and… Read More Decadent Mashed Potatoes
Is there anything better than a blueberry muffin fresh out of the oven? Yes! Gluten free blueberry muffins fresh out of the oven! We Nirvana Girls love to have homemade muffins on hand. They are great for breakfast, packed lunches or healthy snacks. They make a perfectly portable, eat on the go little morsel. I’ve… Read More Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
I know what you are thinking. Tofu for breakfast? That’s a little too out there for me! But what if I told you that I fed this to my kids growing up and it was one of their favorite breakfasts? I mean if toddlers can love it, anyone can! Lemon Tofu French Toast is creamy… Read More Lemon Tofu French Toast
As the last of summer slips away, I always feel melancholy. I mean I love fall, what’s not to love? Brightly colored leaves, apples by the bucket, pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters. But after fall comes the dreaded Canadian winter. I’m trying to be better about embracing my least favorite season. As soon as… Read More Vegetarian Lentil and Bean Chili
I love appies, I always have. Am I the only one who never makes it to the main course part of the menu at a restaurant? I always end up ordering appies for my dinner, I can’t help myself! This practise may have spilled over into my home cooked meals as well… It’s a thing… Read More Satisfying Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Ahhh, nothing says summer like an out of control rhubarb plant! Seriously, I have never seen mine this big. I have begged my neighbors to help themselves before the stocks get too big. Big rhubarb stocks are more woody in texture and less tasty too. I am freezing some which will be a nice treat… Read More Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins
Potato salad is one of those things that’s just better homemade. Not only that, but when you control the ingredients that go into your recipe, you don’t have to worry about whether it has gluten in it. This gluten free potato salad goes fast in our house! We love this recipe and wanted to share… Read More Gluten Free Potato Salad
We Nirvana Girls like our food a little extra. A little hotter, a little more flavorful, a little more fun! Hence, buffalo hot wings that are sooo extra! This is a super easy way to impress friends, family, or company. Whip up a batch of homemade hot sauce and all of a sudden you’re a… Read More Buffalo Hot Wings That Are So Extra!