Truth be told I'm not a morning person. The only reason I just about make it out the door to work at 8am is because I get out to walk the dog at 7am (and Gary shouts at me - a lot!). Therefore, anything I can do to save time and to ensure that I … Continue reading Overnight Oats
So, it’s true. When Lisa Richardson, friend and editor of the Winds of Change blog, asked me to be the next Guestgrammer on the Wellness Almanac Instagram account I instantly thought she had emailed the wrong person. You see, in our house it is my husband, Gary, that is known for the mind blowing photography. … Continue reading My week on Instagram – Zoé Martin’s takeover
The inimitable Zoé Martin had put this post together for us ready to run just after Christmas, but the line-up was stacked and the editor was out merry-making and screen-time-avoiding, so, we saved it for a week or two, anticipating your resolve on resolutions might have faded, the holiday leftovers might be consumed, and you … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Nutella Bread Pudding
I'm sitting here with rain just pouring outside. It's not particularly cold, despite it being Thanksgiving weekend, but it is ugly out there and there's nothing better than a hearty soup on a horrid day. I came across this recipe a few weeks back and, being a huge fan of soup, have been waiting for the … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Soup with Brown Rice and Lentils
So it's been a while since I posted a recipe post, but that's because my kitchen has been out of action for much of the year and there's only so many one-pot and barbecue recipes in my arsenal! But now my kitchen renovation is almost complete and the new oven seems to like not burning the bottom … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Summer Chicken Pot Pie Galette with Herbed Crust
I love books! One of the first things I did when we moved to Pemberton, almost 7 years ago, was to join the library in anticipation of reading lots of books and meeting new people. Just one problem with that. I love to OWN books! I love the smell and the feel of them, I … Continue reading #WellnessReads2015: Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Yesterday, we heard from her significant other. Today, Zoe Martin dishes on how her #50DayWellnessChallenge went down. What does it take to inject a big fat dose of wellness into life? Try something. Try to make it a habit. Invite someone to cheer you on. We'll kick it off officially again in the fall of … Continue reading #50DayWellnessChallenge: Zoe Martin’s report
Thanks to the Winds of Change and the Rotary Club of Pemberton I was able to attend the Speaker Series at the Pemberton Community Centre, featuring Dr. Art Hister, last Monday. Having previously seen him on his 5 minute Global BC health spots, I was interested to hear his perspective and thoughts on how to … Continue reading Dr. Art: Simple Steps for a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life
Living with an Ironman-in-training means that we have been going through yogurt like it's going out of fashion! Yogurt in smoothies (pre and post workout) and yogurt with store bought granola for breakfast seemed to be a staple. So, as I was bought a Yogourmet yogurt maker (for cheese-making) this Christmas it was only natural to try my … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Yogurt and Five-seed Maple Granola
I was recently asked what I did with all my leftover Christmas turkey (and believe me, even though we are only a family of 2 and 1 dog, we have a LOT of leftover turkey!). My reply was something along the lines of what don't I make with it? Following the obligatory Boxing Day turkey … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Turkey and Sweet Leek Pie
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