Earlier this week my mom and I took my grandparents out for dinner to Lemongrass restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario. Lemongrass offers Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, and this occasion was my second time eating at the restaurant. I wanted to dedicate a post to Lemongrass because it really is a fantastic restaurant. The restaurant in Hamilton … More Lemongrass Restaurant
After sampling some of Newton’s No Gluten products, specifically their brownies and their chocolate cupcakes, I wanted to give their baking mixes a try. I picked up their sugar cookie mix from my local Sobey’s store and was pleased to learn that the mix only requires a couple of different ingredients; coconut milk, shortening, lemon … More Newton’s No Gluten Sugar Cookie Mix
I am beyond thrilled that I have been able to compose two posts as of late discussing some tasty treats I can consume with my food allergies. The first was my post regarding Newton’s No Gluten products, and today’s post regards Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookies. My sister picked up these cookies … More Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookie
One of my Public Relations courses for this semester is Event Planning, a large component affiliated with Public Relations. We recently learned about the main components of Event Planning, and I thought I would reference my notes to share this beneficial information. I credit these notes to my professor, Carly Root, and Niagara College. Event … More The Top Components of Event Planning
A couple of weeks ago I picked up a package of chocolate cupcakes from Sobey’s made by the brand Newton’s No Gluten. The product claimed to be free of the most common allergens, specifically the allergens I personally am intolerant to, so I figured I would give it a try and see whether or not … More Newton’s No Gluten
I am the type of person who consistently eats something I enjoy until I essentially become sick of it (weird, I know). As of late I have been enjoying my own noodle bowl concotion, therefore I thought I would share my recipe with others in hopes of it appealing to other foodies. You will need: 1 … More Simple and Fresh Noodle Bowl Recipe
Staying hydrated is an absolutely crucial component of living a healthy life. However, for a majority of individuals, ingesting enough water in a given day is a difficult task, and it can be challenging to fathom ways to incorporate more H20 into your diet. For me, personally, Mio is an absolute life-saver. If you’re unaware … More How to Drink More Water
Knowing which coffee blend best suits your palate can be a difficult designation. With so many brews, blends and roasts currently available, and arguably more developing in the future, the simple task of ordering a coffee can quickly become overwhelming. I thought I would create a post addressing the different types of roasts in hopes … More Know Your Roasts
I consume an astronomical amount of bananas, and I truly mean that. I will not disclose just how many I eat on a regular day, simply to avoid being judged, but I will admit that it is an abnormal amount. That being said, bananas are packed with numerous health benefits that I would argue not … More Bananas for Bananas
Roughly three years ago, I had food allergy testing done. I was experiencing tremendous discomfort, bloating and pain with a majority of what I was eating, and I learned through testing that I am intolerant to gluten, dairy, and egg. Intolerances are different from allergies in the sense that intolerances have less serious complications than … More How Food Allergies Impact A Relationship
This past summer, I had the pleasure of sampling cold brew coffee at my local Starbucks store. I had tasted iced coffee numerous times before, but never cold brew specifically, so I was quite intrigued as to what the difference between the two was. Holy moly, cold brew is infinitely better than iced coffee, in my … More What Is Cold Brew Coffee?
My mom has always had a passion for relieving bodily ailments naturally whenever possible, and through her passion, she discovered oregano oil and its benefits, which I thank her for. If you’re unaware of what exactly oregano oil is, it is an essential oil that is extracted from oregano leaves. Organic Facts offers a lot … More What’s With Oregano Oil?
Yesterday evening I concocted a rather tasty creation for dinner, and I thought I would share this concoction with my readers in case anyone is interested in creating an easy, fresh meal. It is nutritious, simple, and can further be made in advance and enjoyed the day after if you’re looking to save time. You … More Easy Rice Bowl Recipe
I came across an article via The New York Times the other evening titled “Farm Population Lowest Since 1850s.”Naturally intrigued, I began reading the article and was alarmed when I came across the following statistics: “An estimated 240,000 people left the land last year, dropping the nation’s farm population to its lowest level since before … More Where Did the Farmers Go?
The other evening I was experimenting with some of the items in my fridge, and in doing so I was able to create my own version of a taco recipe that actually produces a rather tasty creation. I thought I would share this recipe with others in hopes of encouraging folks to acknowledge being gluten, dairy, … More My Taco Recipe
Coffee is, for me personally, a rather absolute necessity in my everyday life. I am aware of the fact that I arguably consume too much coffee in a day, and I have done so for a long time. I began drinking coffee when I was around fourteen or fifteen, and I have been hooked ever since. … More How Much Coffee Is Too Much?
Roughly three years ago, I learned that I am intolerant to gluten. This in itself was unfortunate enough, however, to further add to my pain, I was informed that I am also intolerant to dairy and egg. Yes, you read that correctly. I am intolerant to the three most popular food ingredients, and yes, it … More How To Survive A Gluten-Free Transition
My dad and uncle are chicken farmers, and together they raise chickens for Maple Lodge, a poultry company affiliated with the Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO). I chose to focus one of my school assignments on the CFO, and after doing extensive research and learning about the company, I thought I would share my findings … More The Chicken Farmers of Ontario
On Saturday evening I viewed a documentary film with my parents titled Sugar Coated. Michèle Hozer’s efforts as the director, editor, and producer of the film allowed for Sugar Coated to win the CSA Donald Britain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary in 2016, and for good reason; the film probes the question as to whether or … More Sugar Coated: An Alarming Documentary
If you’re unsure of what exactly a detox smoothie is intended to do, it’s essentially a way of ridding your body of toxins and other negative chemicals in order to achieve a healthier state overall. There are different ways to practice detoxification in terms of the body, however I figure if you can do it … More Detoxifying Smoothie Ideas
Considering the beginning of another school year is underway, meal prep for parents and students can quickly becoming an irritating responsibility. It can be tempting to purchase a lunch everyday in order to save time, however this becomes costly and is often times unhealthy depending on the food venues available at your location of study. … More School Lunch Ideas
To celebrate my mother’s birthday my family and I had dinner at one of her favourite restaurants. Gran Sasso, located in Brantford, Ontario, offers absolutely fabulous Italian cuisine with such cuisine being genuinely authentic – the owners (Dan and Patty Mercante) explain on their website that their family immigrated from Castelli, Italy, to Brantford in … More Restaurant Review: Gran Sasso
Breakfast, for me personally, is an absolutely crucial component of my day. I eat breakfast immediately after waking up in the morning and I genuinely look forward to doing so. Considering how strongly I prioritize this meal, the food I consume is equally important, and I thought I would share my everyday breakfast with you … More My Everyday Gluten Free Breakfast
I hate to be redundant, and I have stated this numerous times previously here on my blog, but designating foods that are catered to persons with several food allergies that furthermore taste good can be quite challenging. Many grocers carry basic allergy-conscious foods, however after consuming the same foods for an extended period of time, … More Paris’ Gluten Free Market Place
Although I have sampled polenta several times already in my life, I recently began to cook with it and furthermore consume it far more often because of my gluten intolerance. I thought it would be beneficial to create a post regarding what exactly polenta is and how to cook with it in order to encourage … More How to Cook With Polenta
As I have previously mentioned here on my blog, my sister owns and operates her own business named Earthly Delights. Her business merchandise consists of fresh, chemical-free produce and furthermore handmade bath products containing essential oils, for example body scrubs and bath bombs. My sister has been working incredibly hard to establish her business, and … More The Lack of Support Regarding Local Businesses
I am often on the hunt for a new type of gluten free pasta to try, however this hunt usually proves to be quite challenging. Gluten free pasta often fails to taste good, to be entirely honest, therefore I am usually slightly leery when I am testing a new type. I discovered the Organic Mung Bean … More Product Review: Organic Mung Bean Spaghetti by Zeroodle
Veganism and furthermore vegetarianism have truly increased in popularity in recent years. Vegetarianism is a concept that has existed for decades, however veganism is more recent in its existence yet it continues to gain recognition in contemporary society. Vegetarianism is the choice to abstain from eating any animal-based protein, for example meat or fish. Veganism … More The Increasing Popularity of Plant-Based Proteins
My mom was kind enough to bring me home some chocolate chip cookies the other day that I can actually consume without having my head in the toilet. Although I most certainly am not a vegan, foods that are free of gluten, dairy and egg are typically categorized as vegan because they do not contain … More Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
One of the greatest things that comes along with the summer months and warmer weather is the multitude of fresh produce. Whether it be fruits or veggies, nothing tops the taste of fresh, local produce in the summertime, and strawberries are arguably one of the most popular summer fruits. Aside from being absolutely scrumptious, strawberries … More Why You Need More Strawberries In Your Life
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