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  • "bulletproof" chaga coffee

    by Rachel MacKay
    I’m not much of a coffee drinker. I’m a sensitive sally when it comes to caffeine, a few sips of coffee and I’m shakin’ like a leaf. One day I sce...

  • kale spinach dip

    by Rachel MacKay
    I’m heading up to the cottage for a weekend of fun in the (hopefully) sun! What better snack to bring up for the fam than a dip that’s practically...

  • morning glory muffins

    by Rachel MacKay
    Ohh life. Just when you think you got a handle on things… you don’t. I took a wee, unintentional, hiatus from this here blog and a lot has changed...

  • s'mores cookies

    by Rachel MacKay
    When I was young I didn’t like s’mores. Not because they’re not delicious, but because they’re messy to make and the process of assembling them ga...

  • paleo pumpkin spice blondies

    by Rachel MacKay
    Tis the season to pumpkin-ize all the things! I’m not exactly what one might classify as “basic”, but I guess the autumnal season brings out a lit...

  • homemade nutella bailey's milkshake

    by Rachel MacKay
    So not to confuse you or anything, but this recipe doesn’t have nutella, bailey’s OR milk in it. Huh? Instead, it has chocolate hazelnut butter + ...

  • chai ghee latte

    by Rachel MacKay
    You like chai. You like lattes. But ghee? Let me explain…  I recently procured some gourmet ghee from a local artisan, Lee at Lee’s Ghee. I got th...

  • strawberry rhubarb crumble smoothie

    by Rachel MacKay
    I feel a little bit naughty calling this a smoothie. When I think of smoothies, I think of a nutritious meal substitute that is packed with veggie...

  • Turning 30 and a healthy birthday cake

    by Rachel MacKay
    Today is my birthday! It’s a milestone that many people reach with trepidation. Crossing over from your carefree twenties into the unknown adultho...

  • blueberry rhubarb crumble

    by Rachel MacKay
    I’ve discussed my love of rhubarb a few times, it can be used to make fancy galettes and even smoothies, it’s my most favourite vegetable. And con...

  • homemade s'mores

    by Rachel MacKay
    Summer means a few very important things: patio beers, long hot days, cottaging, fresh local produce and of course, s’mores! I’m sure by now we al...

  • coconut pistachio lemon bites

    by Rachel MacKay
    What’s so amazing about these little guys is that they’re sweetened only by dates, no added or refined sugar. Not even maple syrup or honey. Oh, h...