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- This is Your Next Healthy Snack. Introducing Brussels Chips!
  
  Posted at 3:23 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on June 8, 2014
  Oh sure you might know about kale chips… but did you know about brussel chips??
  
  Crispy, salty, bite size deliciousness… these characteristics make for some quality snacking. I have pencilled in some quality snacking for today’s agenda and I always keep my appointments!
  
  Next time you make some brussels sprouts, don’t toss out the outer leaves that are sometimes removed for cleaning. Set them aside and wash them well. These are the lovelies that will be getting crisped up with some lemon and dill. They make an awesome healthy snack for movie night (or whatever crazy shenanigans you’re getting into tonight). Your movie might not be great but this idea certainly gets two thumbs up. Continue reading →
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- Best BBQ Burger with Carrot Greens
  
  Posted at 8:20 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on June 2, 2014
  Nothing beats a summer BBQ! Especially when the food is quick to prep and tastes amazing. I just love being able to spend time outdoors and eliminate the need to heat up the kitchen in the hot summer months.
  
  While the food grills on the BBQ, the kids get important outdoor time where they get to play in the backyard and soak up some healthy Vitamin D from the sun.
  
  If you follow me on social media sites (instagram, facebook, twitter) you have probably seen me posting outdoor pics recently. We fixed up our deck and installed a new gate so I’m really looking forward to making some great memories in the backyard this year.
  
  I’m currently setting up some container gardens and have ordered the parts for a raised garden as well. I’m excited for the prospect of fresh, home-grown organic produce and herbs! I’ll try and get some pics posted when I have the raised garden setup. Any tips are appreciated!
  
  Watering the strawberry plant
  
  Yesterday my son planted his own herb garden. He now has a little space of his own to experiment with. He will be in control of his little garden bed so we shall see how that goes. I plan to hold him accountable!
  
  Summer musings out of the way, I’ve got a super amazing recipe for you! It’s a delicious, mouth-watering burger that will hit the spot! It’s also very simple to make, I promise. Continue reading →
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- Sweet Strawberry & Basil Carrot Puree
  
  Posted at 11:29 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on May 21, 2014
  I decided I needed to make something today with the delicious organic strawberries and fresh bunch of fragrant basil I had sitting on my counter. I opened my fridge and found a lonely bag of organic carrots. I wasn’t sure if the pairing would work but what the heck, I gave it a shot!
  
  After one lick of the spoon I knew I had made a good choice. The sweet carrots, juicy strawberries, fresh squeezed lemon and coconut oil combined into one creamy, smooth, melt-in-your mouth puree dish. What about the basil? It definitely came through. The puree had a very subtle pepper & slightly sweet basil flavour. Perfect!
  
  I really love how simple this puree is to make. I steamed the carrots until super soft, drained and then tossed them into the Vitamix blender with the remaining ingredients. Voila! A delicious and elegant side dish. This dish looks fabulous garnished with fresh slices of strawberry. Continue reading →
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- Shredded Napa Salad with Lemon Dressing & Bacon
  
  Posted at 9:25 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on May 6, 2014
  I LOVE making different salads, slaws and veggie hashes with my food processor. (As a side note, if you’re looking for a good food processor then I highly recommend the Breville BFP800XL. I previously used a KitchenAid model and I much prefer this unit!)
  
  Along with my blender, I consider my food processor to be a mandatory appliance that has earned permanent residence on my kitchen counter (prime real estate!). It’s good to know my hand and wrist will not suffer from the never ending chopping, mincing and shredding. Did you know that carpal tunnel is a real risk for cooks?
  
  Here is the recipe for my latest salad experiment using the shredding attachment of the processor. I find shredding the salad greens and veggies really helps my family consume greens in larger amounts without realizing it. Sneaky! Continue reading →
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- Welcoming Spring with Whole Roasted Orange Carrots
  
  Posted at 10:56 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on April 15, 2014
  Spring is officially here! How I’ve missed the sunlight-filled days and warm breezy air. I don’t even mind the rain. Everyone knows that April showers bring May flowers. They must teach that in junior kindergarten because I’ve heard my son reciting it to his little sister while gazing out at a cloudy day with rain boots in hand.
  
  With spring comes a fresh start. New buds begin to bloom and trees start to pop with beautiful green leaves. It’s a season of “new beginnings” and it inspires me to make some new resolutions, set some new goals and look forward to some great time spent outdoors in the months ahead.
  
  I’ve decided to try a simple garden (again). While I’ve gained a lot of experience with food preparation and education in the last few years I still haven’t been terribly successful at growing my own produce. I have tried container gardens in the past with middling results. My mom has a green thumb though so I’ll certainly be hitting her up for tips this year. I’m going to keep trying though because you just can’t get a fresher vegetable than one you pick yourself from your own garden. Continue reading →
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