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Bean there, done that! Get it??? 😂 This photo is a reflection taken in Chicago’s famous bean. . I was in Chicago this week to help Jeremy at a conference. Luckily we had a chance to explore the city a bit and try the local fare. . Swipe to the left to see a few photos from our trip. Highlights include biking from uptown wayyy downtown on the paths along Lake Michigan, stopping in at epic veggie restaurants @chicagodiner, @kalishvegan & @veggiegrill , checking out the Crystal Garden at Navy Pier, trying vegan deep dish pizza at @thechicagohouseofza , catching the action outside of Wrigley Field, going to a couple classes at @corepoweryoga, and much more! I’ve saved everything in my Chicago highlights so check it out if you are planning to visit the Windy City. . I’m about to board a flight to Birmingham Alabama for my next adventure. Catch you y’all later and hope you’re having a great weekend so far! 💚💚
Hello, Chicago! Just landed in the Windy City yesterday and am discovering that it’s a hot spot for plant-based foodies. After a great yoga class this morning I stopped by @kalishvegan and tried the famous clucker crisp and it lived up to the hype. The patty is a base of seasoned chickpeas and vital wheat gluten slathered in hot sauce. 🤤 I had it with a side salad and it was so tasty! . Although I’m on the hunt for great restaurants (pls send me your 🌱 reccos) I’m also interested in exploring the city. I’ve been before and did the amazing architecture boat tour, saw the bean, went to second city and took in the view of Chicago from the John Hancock tower. Any other tips for me? We’re thinking of renting bikes so we’ll be mobile! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ . Hope you are all having a great Monday so far! 💚
Three words I would used to describe this soup: simple, nutritious and satisfying. I’ve been sharing this Swiss Chard, Quinoa, & Red Lentil Soup with clients and making it at cooking lessons for ages. Most recently I made a batch and shared a photo in my Instagram stories and I received so many requests for the recipe! It’s now on live on my blog. Click on the link in my profile to learn how to make it!
Wait for it... . How beautiful is that sunset through the trees? 🌅 (oh hiiii @melissa.durocher!) . Last Friday I lead a snowshoe and yoga event in Gatineau Park with Andrea of @bodyandbalance. Our group snowshoed the trail just before sunset and enjoyed a nice meal and did yoga in a cabin. (Swipe left to see some more photos.) I'm sure if you ask anyone who joined us that evening, they would tell you they felt amazing after spending time in the woods. Being in nature has countless health benefits including reduced stress, lower blood pressure, increased productivity and a stronger immune system. Not to mention that a good dose of nature can drastically improve your mood, boost creativity and concentration, just to name a few things. You don't necessarily need to go on an organized retreat or even leave the city to reap the benefits of nature. Studies show that even seeing a tree or plants can have positive affects on your health. If you're an urbanite like me it's not possible to get into the woods every day, but connecting to nature could be as simple as having house plants, walking to work (you're bound to spot a few trees en route), or even stepping outside on your lunch break for fresh air. PS. If you are looking for a more organized excursion or weekend getaway into nature, Andrea and I will be at picturesque @windhorse_farm in Nova Scotia for a yoga retreat this summer. Andrea's Venture to Nova Scotia retreat is happening on July 19 - 21. During the retreat she'll be leading you through yoga and outdoor movement classes, and I'll be doing the cooking. See my events page or PM me for more info.
Hands up 🙋‍♀️ if you love pasta? 🍝 I do, always have. Back in the day I was all about the pasta with cheese. Soooo much cheese. Then again I also struggled with chronic coughs (due to post nasal drip), colds, sinus infections, and an array of skin conditions. Since going dairy-free coughs & colds are a rarity and my skin has cleared up (for the most part). I’ve also become very good at finding or creating plant-based versions of cheeses I used to love. Of course, Parmesan is a classic pairing with pasta. Luckily it’s super easy to replicate with only a few ingredients and a food processor. This tasty vegan pasta is topped with homemade cashew parm. Here’s how I made it: Ingredients: -3/4 cup raw cashews -3 tablespoons nutritional yeast -1 tiny clove of garlic -1/2 teaspoon sea salt Directions: Process everything in a food processor until finely ground. (Don’t process too long or it’ll turn into a paste.) Transfer to a jar and serve on your favourite pasta. Cover and store it in the fridge for upto a week –although it never lasts that long at my house! Btw: if you are allergic to cashews you could try this recipe with Brazil nuts, walnuts, hemp hearts or sunflower seeds!
I first came across @ozerybakery when I stumbled upon their deeelicious Lavash crackers. Most recently I learned about their Morning Rounds. When I posted about the new Blueberry Morning Rounds in my insta-stories a few weeks ago I received a lot of feedback from people - especially the moms - telling me they love the Morning Rounds and their kids do too! As you know I don't have any kids, but I do have a husband who is a big fan of bread. He is not always as discerning as I am when it comes to choosing which breads to eat, so I'm happy that Ozery products are non-GMO, have no artificial preservatives, colours or flavours. Definitely a healthier option then most of the breads you'll find in the grocery store these days. Our go-to topping for the Blueberry Morning Rounds has been homemade sunflower seed butter. Have you tried Ozery’s Morning Rounds? What toppings do you like the best? . #ozerybakery #ozerybakerypartner #blueberrymorningrounds #sponsored

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