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4 Simple Steps to Making your own Pumpkin Spiced “Latte”

Posted at 7:39 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on September 23, 2014

Cafe lattes are often WAY overpriced and can contain many unhealthy ingredients like artificial syrup, chemical preservatives and refined sugars.

Are you looking for a more economical and healthier version? I certainly was, so I created my own!

With 4 easy steps you can create your own fresh, creamy drinks in the comfort of your home. The best part – you can use real ingredients, actual spices and natural sweeteners to customize your drink.

Pumpkin Spiced Lattes are my favourite. This version uses real pumpkin, spices and creamy coconut milk that takes less than 5 minutes to make!

Pumpkin Spiced “Latte” is also a perfect gluten-free, dairy-free and Paleo-friendly drink option for anyone with food sensitivities to wheat, grain or dairy. You can even make it autoimmune protocol friendly by omitting a few optional ingredients.

4 Simple Steps. Ready, Set, Go, Enjoy! Continue reading →

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Sweet Maple & Berry Glazed Salmon

Posted at 7:14 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on September 15, 2014

I can’t believe how fast the summer went. September is here and that means it’s time to get serious! My son has started full-time kindergarten this year and he already has a whole week under his belt. I prepare most of the food in the home so I’m forced to quickly get organized so that I can provide healthy breakfasts, packed lunches and weeknight dinners. Sometimes a little routine after a busy summer doesn’t feel too bad. But I’m still going to miss those gorgeous evenings and the warm summer breezes!

For school I like to prepare nutrient dense meals to fill my kiddies and keep them as healthy as I can. Sending your kid to school is a bit like putting a sponge in a petri dish. The best thing we can do as parents is to give our kids the proper nutrition to give them a fighting chance and to help them recover from bugs quickly. I love Autumn but the sicknesses I could certainly live without. My son already has the sniffles today after the first week. Continue reading →