GOURMET WELLNESS

The combination of pink grapefruit sections, dark green spinach and the colours of the rainbow (and the 7 Chakras) make this delicious salad visually and texturally appealing AND of course oh so good for you! Toasted nuts & seeds give extra oomph!

This is one of the most delicious, feel-good frozen fruit smoothie combinations EVER! It’s a delicious, rich, thick smoothie that will leave you wanting more with plenty of carbs and protein. Just like breakfast in a glass!!

Straight out of Hogwarts…meet Mugwort! You may already know this herb thanks to JK Rowling’s incorporation of botany into Harry Potter! Moving past the cauldron and its mystical past, introducing a weed with potential – mugwort! This brew has a subtle spicy flavour, is very mild and soothing. It’s said that mugwort can increase energy, reduce anxiety, clear bad/negative air, provide protection from nasty people (muggles) and even bring you dreams of the future! It’s even believed that Roman soldiers even put mugwort in their sandals to prevent tired feet (long before Birkenstocks), also commonly thought to protect from evil spirits. Don’t like tea? No problem, you can slip your mugwort into your pillow for a ‘dream pillow’ for prophetic dreams. It’s a ‘visionary’ herb that can induce lucid dreaming and open your 3rd eye (believe it or not) or you can even smoke it (not that we encourage smoking)!

This infused water is deliciously refreshing and oh so good for you! Bottoms up!

The combination of chocolate, mint and coconut is heaven in just one bite! These are melt-in-your-mouth decadent…you deserve it, you’ll love them! What’s not to love with this combo? Ahhh…

What a delicious, crisp salad…so many flavours co-mingling, it’s a trip for your taste buds with sweet, savoury, sour all blended together in one little bite!

A delicious combination of flavours from sweet to savoury! The trick to making the perfect sweet potato salad is to make sure the potatoes aren’t overcooked!

Enjoy this flavourful chai tea, it’s very soothing to the soul. I also love the bouquet in the air…ahhh.

There’s nothing quite like a pina colada! This smoothie is the perfect drink to keep away dehydration and the healthy fats in the coconut milk and the electrolytes in the coconut water will energize you. Plus, the Vitamin C from the pineapple will protect your skin from sun damage, and the turmeric has amazing anti-inflammatory properties as well!

Put a little love and sweetness in your heart and your favourite mug! This soothing tea tonic has a subtle earthy ‘grassy’ with coconut overtones, the perfect antidote to any self-doubt in your life. Sweetgrass represents kindness, tenderness and has a calming affect, bringing positivity and self love into your life. Sweetgrass is considered one of the four sacred herbs of the First Nations and is used in traditional ceremonies to promote peace and healing (the other three are tobacco, cedar, and sage – which clears negative energies). The sweet vanilla scent is produced by the chemical coumarin, and is thought to evoke a calm, meditative relaxation state. Ahhh…

Enjoy this refreshing flavourful infused water!

An easy, homemade healthy dessert or snack that will give you energy to follow your dreams!

A light, icy dish with a refreshing, zesty flavour, that’s a cinch to make!

Enjoy this deliciously flavourful potato and cauliflower dish, one of my all-time favourite dishes.

Enjoy this delicious red lentil curry dish, the coconut and spice flavours add an interesting twist and a scent of India!

Enjoy this absolutely delicious lemon/lime red lentil pilaf, the rich flavours are definitely worth the time and effort.

Mango is one of the healthiest fruits around, loaded with fiber, Vitamin C, and lots of other healthy nutrients. The fruit makes for one of my favourite frozen fruit smoothie recipes, and adding it into a drink with coconut milk gives you just the right amount of fat and fiber with a nice touch of Chai spice! Delicious.

Turmeric is at the top of the spice charts right now, known for its excellent anti-inflammatory properties and supporting dreams!!

Matcha green tea powder takes centre stage, bursting with powerful, healthy antioxidants that leads to clean, pure energy that you can use all day! Energy this boost of energy!

The freshest potato salad hands-down, try it!

Summertime in a salad, this taste of fresh summer fruit is definitely delicious and definitely feel good!

This salad is so delicious, an interesting, co-mingling of flavours and everything is oh so fresh! I was inspired by an Epicurous recipe to create my own version of freshly farmed goodness!

This coconut green tea iced latte is a powerhouse drink, it fills you with energy and keeps you satisfied for ages! Matcha is a special type of powdered green tea that is grown and produced in Japan. The matcha green tea leaves are shade-grown for the last few weeks of their growth phase which makes leaves produce more chlorophyll giving the matcha this amazing recognizable green hue. During this phase, the plant produces more L-Theanine – that has a somewhat similar effect in our body as caffeine – minus the nervous energy. After harvesting, leaves are carefully ground to produce a fine powder – Matcha. Matcha is then used to brew an antioxidant-rich frothy green tea. Unlike other types of teas, matcha is not strained out before consuming. You are consuming the entire leaf which makes matcha very potent. Matcha green tea contains a powerful arsenal of vitamins and minerals but also a unique, strong antioxidant. That’s why matcha is known to be one of the worlds powerful superfoods which encourages feelings of euphoria!

Warning, this warming tea is perfect for chilly nights, running races and leaping tall buildings. Ginseng is said to have many anti-aging benefits, from improving heart health to increasing endurance, relieving fatigue and enhancing immunity. Ginseng definitely tastes ‘of the earth,’ but with the overtones of ginger and lemon, this elixir has a nice zesty flavour to it PLUS the benefits of ginseng are worth every single last solitary sip!! See you at the race!

Blueberries are nutritional powerhouse firefighters and are great at fighting the blues!! They are also said to aid with depression, mood boosting, improving brain function, improving memory and thinking skills, prevention of cancer, heart disease, treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), an anti-inflammatory and an excellent source of antioxidants and Vitamin C. Blueberry extract also contains quercetin which is excellent for boosting your immune system! By soaking the blueberries in the vodka, it extracts a lot of the beneficial properties from the blueberries into the vodka (the tincture). This tincture has a faint flowery taste of blueberries and is quite refreshing.

Place all your ingredients into a blender and blitz for a refreshing, energizing treat in minutes!

This smoothie is a delicious blend of berry and chocolate, a sip of heaven!

Feel good as you sip this delicious very refreshing infused water.

This delicious chocolate includes a healthy taste of Peru – maca root takes centre stage! Maca root is a Peruvian tuber that’s part of the cruciferous family of vegetables. It’s an excellent source of protein, fiber, several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, copper and iron. It also contains over 20 amino acids — including all eight essential amino acids. It’s an adaptogenic herb known to provide energy and stamina, to help balance hormones as well as improve mood and libido (also called Peruvian Ginseng)! An adaptogen is a special class of herbs that help the body regulate natural metabolism and create balance in the body. They also help raise resistance to physical, chemical, and biological stressors, maca is capable of responding to stress in anyway the body needs and balances stress hormones such as cortisol. Enjoy feeling good!!

Buddha Bowls are all the rage right now, a big bowl of plant-based goodness that offers a completely delicious meal & customized to your liking! Buddha Bowls come from the vegan (& very hip) community: clean eating meets comfort food! You’ll be happy that you took the time to create these nutritious Buddha Bowls!