Inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi, I created a healthier version of his Spiced Apple Cake in the 'Ottolenghi Simple' cookbook. If you are in the mood for some goodness, but nothing too sweet, look no further 🙂 Here goes ... Cake 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tbsp vegan butter 3/4 cup coconut sugar 3 large eggs... Continue Reading →

Beauty in my backyard - Gatineau Park Quebec, Canada Feeling so blessed today. First ski of the season. The skate skiing was absolutely incredible! It was nice to be away on vacation but, man oh man am I happy to be home. There's nothing like it 🙂 I got up feeling super inspired and, created... Continue Reading →

Compassion : A quality of the heart, grounded in awareness - Roger Gabriel "Sunday Compassion" Chopra App When I was sick with Covid, one of the greatest lessons learned, was that you can't help others, if you're struggling yourself. Up until June 2020, my life mission had been to look after others. I had chosen... Continue Reading →

Empowerment : "... the sense that you are in control of your life. It enables you to make positive decisions, and to take action that will bring you closer to achieving your goals and ambitions." By the Mind Tools Content Team Achieving-personal-empowerment On January 1, 2023, I had the privilege of participating in a New Year... Continue Reading →

Inspired by one of my favourite cookbook authors Aran Goyoaga - Double Chocolate & Buckwheat Cookies Today I was browsing through the Green Kitchen recipes and came across this wonderful creation double-chocolate-fennel-buckwheat-crinkle-cookies . Here is a modified version that I came up with . These cookies melt in your mouth and are so easy to... Continue Reading →

"When we take it slow moving into the new year, we create space to be surprised by what life sends our way " Bethany Douglass : Ease Into the New Year Magnolia - In pursuit of Presence - Take Hold of the Heart and Now issue no. 25 Hello! It has been awhile. Consistency has... Continue Reading →

JOMO noun - Joy Of Missing Out: feeling content with staying in and disconnecting as a form of self-care- The Soul Journey with Sarah Moussa "At its core, JOMO means proudly living life in the slow lane and deriving pleasure from social exclusion. Paradoxically, it’s a wellbeing initiative backed by the Big Tech firmsthat played their... Continue Reading →

The perfect pancake . On your plate and ready to eat in less than 20 minutes !! Feeling like a bit of sweetness to start off your day ? I must admit, my reputation when it comes to making pancakes isn’t great. In fact it’s terrible ! This is absolutely the best pancake I have... Continue Reading →

Just over a week ago, my sister Jan passed away. The outpouring of love she received during her final few weeks of life, was overwhelming. Jan left us gracefully, with a full heart. When you lose someone you love, the world goes totally off kilter. I'm home again, trying to get grounded. Life carries on... Continue Reading →