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    • Sweet Strawberry & Basil Carrot Puree

      Posted at 11:29 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on May 21, 2014

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      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

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      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

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      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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    • The Simple Things in Life – Like Chili Rubbed Sweet Potatoes!

      Posted at 8:53 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on March 19, 2014

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      Happiness to me is being surrounded by loved ones and enjoying simple pleasures.  And of course good food is usually involved in there somewhere.

      When I examine my life it really does seem to be the simple things that I enjoy and cherish the most.

      I don’t need to go out for fancy dinners too often.  I don’t need to purchase the latest gadget or have the trendiest wardrobe to be happy.  Almost the opposite really… I much prefer home-made meals.  I only purchase things when we can afford them and when I do, I try to invest in items that will last a long time.  I don’t keep up with the latest trends in fashion as the stress of seeing all that money leave my wallet each season would be too much for me!  Also, I just don’t get bored with things that fast I guess.

      What are some things that make me happy? Continue reading →

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    • Happy Tummy & Cold Busting Tea

      Posted at 7:34 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on February 24, 2014

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      Winter can have a tendency to leave people feeling dragged down.  I often feel as if the bitter winter will never end.  On our way to school each morning my son has begun asking “When is spring going to come?”

      Spring where are you??  I’m pretty sure most of us are ready to say goodbye to Winter for another year.  Even my five year old is fed up with the cold weather and short days!

      When winter has me feeling run down (or I’m worried that I may be coming down with a bug), I often turn to a homemade tea.  Tea can be so soothing and comforting. 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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