After an exhausting day at work, the last thing I’d want to do is leave the house again to go grocery shopping, prep and cook up a storm. Then there are times where I get off work really late which results with me ordering take out which can be costly and even unhealthy. This is when Chef’s Plate comes into play. Chef’s Plate is an exclusively Canadian meal-kit delivery service available in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba. Delivering portioned ingredients and detailed recipe cards for nutritious meals. Chef’s Plate strives to put real food back into people’s diet. Healthy, delicious and unique meals do not have to be an expensive hassle. Chef’s Plate is as easy & simple as it…
I’m so excited that this month’s food alert item is Ontario Peaches! This sweet and juicy fruit is a great way to start off the mornings. I use Ontario Peaches purchased from Loblaws to top off my Oat & Chia Seeds Pot. Can’t imagine a better way to start off the morning with something so delicious & healthy! #ShareTheFoodLove You will need: 1/4 Cup of Large Flake Oats 1 Table Spoon of Chia Seeds 1 Peach 1 Handful of Raspberries 1 Cup of Unsweetened organic soy milk OR unsweetened organic almond milk After washing all the fruits, take the raspberries and smash them with a fork. In the same container as the raspberries, add the chia seeds, oats, almond milk.…
Happy Wednesday everyone! I decided to stay in last night to have a relaxing evening but somehow the evening ended up with me cooking up a storm in the kitchen. To be fair, who would really want to go outdoors given the Toronto heat wave going on when you can be making delicious chicken curry rice bowls! Growing up as a kid, I’ve always had the lowest tolerance of spiciness in the family but it certainly didn’t stop me from indulging in my mom’s infamous chicken curry rice bowl. She shared her recipe with me so now I’m here sharing it with you! Serving 4 people, you will need: (measurements are interchangeable and depends on personal preference) 4 cups of rice 5 chopped…
For the past 2 months I’ve been working with Loblaws on a monthly food campaign over on my Instagram. This project will continue every month until early next year! I don’t think I’ve mentioned this campaign on my blog as Ive been spending a little bit more time on my Instagram for this project. Essentially, I will be introducing a different monthly food item that will be readily available for purchase at your local Loblaws Grocery Store. Last month’s Food Alert Item was asparagus. One of my favourite ways to enjoy asparagus is to use it as a garnish with a good piece of steak. Asparagus is packed with flavour and is full of nutrients. There are…
I’m thrilled to be giving away a $100 Gift Card to Loblaws courtesy of MSC! Yesterday I posted about my #OceanToPlate Challenge experience organized by Marine Stewardsip Council (MSC). In order to raise awareness to let Canadians know that there is a robust, traceable, certified option when it comes to sustainable seafood – I will be giving away a $100 Loblaws Gift card courtesy of MSC! I challenge the winner of the contest to host their own #OceanToPlate Challenge dinner. You can go shopping for MSC certified seafood (Loblaws is MSC’s largest retail partner in Canada and carry MSC certified seafood in fresh, frozen and canned aisles). For more details about my #OceanToPlate Challenge & information regarding MSC – please visit…
This month I had an awesome opportunity to participate in Marine Stewardsip Council (MSC) #OceanToPlate Challenge. This challenge is all about letting Canadians know that there is a robust, traceable, certified option when it comes to sustainable seafood! The MSC runs the world’s most recognized certification and labelling program for sustainable seafood. It starts with certification of fisheries against our strict environmental standard and continues all throughout the supply chain so that all the companies handling certified seafood properly separate it, never mix it with non-certified product, correctly label it and have all the paperwork in place so that it’s traceable back to a certified source (the fishery). This level of assurance is only available through…
Marni’s Coconut Oat Apple Crumble Not only is this recipe bursting with flavour and antioxidants, but it is naturally sweetened and full of fibre! It is light, and makes a great dessert, breakfast or snack – especially topped with sheeps yogurt or coconut ice cream! You will need: 6-8 apples (different colours) 8 ounces fresh or frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice Pinch of sea salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup apple juice mixed with 1 tablespoon of arrowroot Crisp: 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup coconut oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup Pinch of sea salt Pinch of cinnamon How It’s Made 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Rinse apples (peeling is…
I’ve been eating the Apple & Oat Pot for breakfast almost everyday for the past 2 months and I really feel the difference in my body! I usually prepare this the evening before, leave it in the fridge overnight and take it out in the next morning. It takes about 5 minutes to prepare – really quick & easy. You will need: 1 Mason Jar with a lid – I usually opt for a medium sized jar just because I like to add slices of bananas & handful of blueberries in the morning to my pot 1/2 a Cup of Large Flake Oats 1 Table Spoon of Chia Seeds 1 Apple (orangic) 1 Handful of unsalted…
So lately I’ve been on a Chipotle craze – day in and day out I’m always craving steak tacos or their burrito bowls! Its starting to add up on my visa bill. Even today – I wanted to go out of my way to give them a visit. But luckily enough for me, I was grocery shopping at Longos’ and saw a 10 piece taco shell kit on sale! I grabbed it instantly and bought minced pork, fresh lettuce and tomatoes to wip up something quick for my parents. *I’m not implying in any way that my home made tacos can live up to the tacos at Chipotle but these are “grace’s version of a home…
