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Pumpkin Corn Bread - Gluten Free

Autumn Pumpkin Corn Bread – Gluten and Dairy Free

Pumpkin spice makes every thing nice! Sweet, savory and full of winter squash nutrients, this gluten free corn bread is a treat straight out of the oven and served up with soups, stews and chillies that make their way to the table in the cooler season. A fun twist on a traditional corn bread, this… Continue Reading Autumn Pumpkin Corn Bread – Gluten and Dairy Free

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A variety of winter squash

The Wonderful World of Winter Squash

Pump-kin up your menu with these hardy and nutrient rich vegetables Okay, let’s start by clearing up the fact that squash is, indeed, a fruit as it contains seeds and is produced from a flower. Whatever, we’re over it already! What is more important is that squash is a delicious and nutritionally dense plant food,… Continue Reading The Wonderful World of Winter Squash

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Rites of passage and the crowd pleasing taco feast to celebrate it all!

This week had me reflecting on the importance of the ceremonies we create around certain rites of passage we move through in our lives. It is a beautiful experience to come together to celebrate each other through life transitions and accomplishments. I felt the power of that this week as we joined together as a… Continue Reading Rites of passage and the crowd pleasing taco feast to celebrate it all!

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Refried Pinto Beans for Burritos, Tacos or Layered Dips Pinto Beans

Refried Pinto Beans for Burritos, Tacos or Layered Dips

Don’t forget those nutritious beans! This refried bean recipe is a great addition for filling your tacos, burritos or creating a layered dip for corn chips. Simple and simply delicious, it is packed full of flavour and  plant protein. Ingredients: Directions: Here are more taco recipes to try: Homemade Masa Harina Flour Tacos – A… Continue Reading Refried Pinto Beans for Burritos, Tacos or Layered Dips

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Black bean and corn Salad, or Salsa

Black Bean and Corn Salad, or Salsa

Salad or salsa? You choose! This black bean and corn salad, or salsa, makes a great side for potlucks, picnics and for taco night! It also makes great left overs for weekday lunches. Leave out the jalapeño if you aren’t fond of spice or kick it up by adding a jalapeño with its seeds. Rich… Continue Reading Black Bean and Corn Salad, or Salsa

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Chunky Avacado and Pear Salsa

Chunky Pear and Avocado Salsa

This pair make a smashing combo! If you love avocado you know that it pairs with almost anything! Rich in healthy fats and high in anti-oxidants, adding avocado to your diet is a great way to up your nutrition and curb food cravings. I whipped up this salsa for an autumn combo for family taco… Continue Reading Chunky Pear and Avocado Salsa

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DYI taco seasoning

DYI Taco Seasoning

The perfect seasoning for your next taco night This DYI taco seasoning is easy, tasty and perfectly balanced in its flavors. Add it to refried beans, chicken, beef, pork or roasted veggies then add them to these homemade masa harina flour tacos for a crowd pleasing feast! Ingredients: Directions: Love tacos? Try making your own… Continue Reading DYI Taco Seasoning

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Homemade Masa Harina Flour Tacos

Homemade Masa Harina Flour Tacos – A Crowd Pleaser

Fresh tacos equals happy belly’s! One day I decided I wanted to attempt home made tacos, like dough and all, and recruited my husband to the team! We haven’t bought store bought tacos since! Although the dough is made from very simple ingredients, making them homemade is something that needs dialling in. With a little… Continue Reading Homemade Masa Harina Flour Tacos – A Crowd Pleaser

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Turmeric - a super spice

Turmeric – A Super Spice

Woot woot check out this righteous root Turmeric root has made its way into the spot light in the last few years flexing its super hero powers of protection. There are many on going studies on the efficacy of turmeric as a potent anti-inflammatory agent and defender against cancer cells and free radicals in the… Continue Reading Turmeric – A Super Spice

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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Fresh Turmeric and Ginger

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Fresh Turmeric and Ginger

What’s autumn without butternut squash soup? Warm up your autumn nights with this mildly spiced butternut squash soup. Creamy and comforting, this soup is anti-inflammatory and rich in anti-oxidants for a power house of nutrition and is simple to make with only a few ingredients. Great for lunch left-overs and freezes well. Ingredients: Directions: *Note:… Continue Reading Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Fresh Turmeric and Ginger

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Inner Vision Health and Wellness Karyn Lawson RMT INHC