Seasonal cocktails are so much fun! They make the changing of the seasons into a celebration. We Nirvana Girls love our booze, especially when its locally made, so we knew we had to make something truly special with the Maple Whisky we bought from Park Distillery in Banff. Enter the Whisky Sour with a taste… Read More Whisky Sour With a Taste of Fall.
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
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!
Jalapeno hummus makes me happy. Have I mentioned the predilection for mexican food in our house? We like things a little spicy around here. If you were to come by for a visit, you couldn’t help but know this about us when you first walk in the door! Mexican makes its way into our meal… Read More Jalapeno Hummus
It’s Raspberry season! Time once again to enjoy those flavorful little morsels that burst with tangy goodness in your mouth! Not only are they tasty, but they are so good for us too. Raspberries make a great low calorie snack. They are high in fibre, and one cup contains half our needed daily intake of… Read More Raspberry Chevre Breakfast Toast
Ahhh, summer! It’s the season for basking in the sun and drinking refreshing, fruity cocktails. Summer in Alberta, Canada is long awaited and short lived! That’s OK, we know how to make the most of our short summer season. This Black Cherry Bourbon Lemonade is definitely on our list of things to enjoy on the… Read More Black Cherry Bourbon Lemonade
There is no shortage of delicious gluten free banana muffin recipes. Muffin recipes are one of the easiest things to convert to gluten free. I like my gluten free banana muffin recipe because it is also low fat and low sugar. These muffins are the epitome of healthy! It is such a quick, easy recipe… Read More Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
I love making gluten free crepes. I invite friends over for brunch and it’s fabulous! I am bragged about frequently. However finding a gluten free crepe recipe that had simple ingredients and wasn’t super finicky in the crepe pan was impossible. So I went back to making an old family recipe that was fool proof.… Read More Amazing Gluten Free Crepes
On the weekend in our house a big, indulgent, homemade brunch has become a regular thing. These artisan pear and sage sausage patties are often the star of the show! We all have different schedules and come and go all week long. We love to gather and cook, relax and reconnect over an amazing brunch… Read More Artisan Pear and Sage Sausage Patties