Oatmeal is a staple breakfast in most homes here in North America but I grew up in the Philippines and didn’t eat much of it as a child. My past diet consisted of plenty of rice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! I added in oatmeal as I became healthier and now I love it! AsRead more
What comes to mind when you hear Matcha? I automatically think “green” and those green Japanese Kit Kat bars. Lol. I wasn’t a big fan of matcha until two years ago when I tried it again. My palate has changed over the years as I ate more and more greens and vegetables. I suggest youRead more
Feeling tired when you wake up even if you’ve slept for 8 hours? Stress, hormonal imbalances, and food allergies/sensitivities are some possible causes for not feeling well rested. Although there are no quick fixes or magic pills, our bodies are smart machines and if we feed it well, it will take care of us inRead more
I was once a brunch cook for a whole year and through that time, I became a Crepe Master. Well, at least I would like to think so. Interestingly enough, I learned how to make the “perfect” crepe from a German Chef. He said that the perfect crepe had to be just the right thickness,Read more
This buckwheat granola recipe is adapted from the CSNN Cooking Series. I loved it so much that I wanted to share it with the rest of you! It’s a great gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free breakfast idea. Not only is it easy, but it can be eaten on it’s own for those on-the-go hunger needsRead more
Bananas and chocolate are two of my favourite things! So when a friend of mine bought me a Chunky Monkey Smoothie one day at work about a year ago, I was instantly in love! It’s been awhile since I’ve had it and I was totally craving one today so I made one with Kaizen Chocolate WheyRead more
It’s been awhile since I’ve enjoyed a delicious fluffy pancake. Ever since I became sensitive to gluten, I stopped baking because I felt like I couldn’t. Everything I tried to make with other flour alternatives always felt dense and chalky. Lately, I’ve been playing around with various gluten-free and paleo-friendly meals. A few weeks ago,Read more
I first stumbled upon this pudding recipe while looking for breakfast ideas that I could have while on the Whole30 Challenge. It’s been three weeks and I am still obsessed with this Banana Chia Pudding! One recipe last me for about week. It’s great for breakfast or as a quick snack. Bella’s Notes Ratio forRead more