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- Presentation Is Key
  
  Posted at 2:59 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on June 5, 2013
  I have a little secret that turns healthy eating into fun! It’s so simple and yet can really make a clean, healthy meal turn into magic!
  
  Presentation!
  
  Presentation really is key and sometimes can make or break a meal (to me anyways).
  
  I love serving my soups in deep white, wide-brimmed bowls. The outcome is so elegant. I feel like my family is dining at a fancy restaurant about to dig into some classic or exotic cuisine. The bonus, though, is that I know what all the ingredients are…healthy, allergen free and completely homemade.
  
  If I really want to “spice it up” I add some beautiful fresh garnish to the top and it takes the meal to a new level! It may just be all in my head, and that’s ok! What matters is that meal time is fun, my family gets excited by the fantastic looking food they’re about to dig into and I’ve turned a simple meal into something great. Continue reading →
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- Simply Sides…
  
  Posted at 4:33 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on June 3, 2013
  Maple Drizzled Sweet Potatoes, Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Lemon and Garlicky Button Mushrooms. Need I say more?
  
  I would like to share a few of my go-to and favourite side dishes, which I call, Simply Sides. I love them because they all have few ingredients, take only a minute to prep and go with almost everything. The real bonus is the oven temp and time is the same for all three dishes. Three simple sides that pair well together for taste as well as cooking convenience. Love it!
  
  Sweet potatoes are little nutrition powerhouses packed with the good stuff…they even say sweet potatoes can help stabilize blood sugar levels! I find that potatoes and mushrooms are great company pleasers. What’s better on a busy night than a simple side? 3 simply sides! Continue reading →
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- Is Healthy Eating Too Hard?
  
  Posted at 2:19 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on June 1, 2013
  There seems to be a large misconception about healthy eating.
  
  I hosted a party last night for my sister’s birthday. My whole family came over for dinner followed by cake and coffee. We ended up sitting around chatting for hours into the night. Toward the end of the night, the conversation turned to “healthy eating” and the consensus seemed to be:
  1. Too hard
  2. Too expensive
  3. Too time-consuming
  I sat back and took it all in. I chose not to say anything, at that point, as I wanted to really think about what everyone had to say and defend “healthy eating” with a thought out response.
  
  I know from experience, convincing people, healthy eating is not only achievable but can be cost efficient and straightforward (once you figure out the basics!) is not an easy task.
  
  I love healthy eating and find that I’m very passionate about food, natural living and attaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle. I would love to help everyone struggling with achieving their personal healthy living goals. The one thing….super important…if not the most important factor….you truly and deeply have to want to change and be willing to push yourself beyond your comfort boundaries.
  
  Once committed to a new way of thinking and a new life style of healthy eating, there are a few basic steps that can go along way in achieving a new lease of life! Continue reading →
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- Simply Smooth Red Pepper Hummus
  
  Posted at 7:32 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on May 31, 2013
  My sister came over yesterday morning to work on wedding shower prep. We are hosting a shower for my younger sister this Sunday. We spent the whole day preparing, crafting, organizing, meal planning…it was a long day!
  
  By lunch time we were in need of some serious food fuel to get us through the afternoon and continue on with the seemingly endless wedding prep! My sister suggested hummus, and, luckily, I had canned chickpeas, garlic, and sesame seeds on hand. They are staples in my house and happen to be the base for great hummus recipes!
  
  I decided on a Super Smooth Red Pepper Hummus. This recipe is super quick, tasty and perfect served alongside fresh-cut up veggies, pita, bread sticks…pretty much whatever you have on hand. Continue reading →
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- Simply Sides-Roasted Asparagus
  
  Posted at 10:48 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on May 29, 2013
  Last night, I decided on a simple side of Roasted Asparagus with coconut oil, sea salt & fresh cracked pepper. The outcome was delicious!
  
  My 4-year-old gobbles them up in no time. My 16 month year old follows in his footsteps and loves her “asparagus trees”.
  
  I love Asparagus because they are so simple to serve and are such a great addition to any meal, especially, spring time meals. I’ll take them roasted, steamed or cooked on the BBQ!! I also love that asparagus is full of antioxidants! It’s also a very good source of fiber, folate and other beneficial vitamins.
  
  This recipe in particular is so simple, it requires only 4 ingredients, takes minimal time in the oven and plays on the fresh, intense flavour of the beloved asparagus. Continue reading →
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  Hi I'm Hollie! I share step-by-step recipes and tons of healthy eating inspiration. My recipes are dairy free, gluten free and paleo friendly that are perfectly suited for those with allergies and intolerances. I hope you enjoy!
  
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