Cauliflower Leek Soup with Bacon

We basically live in the North Pole…okay maybe not quite the North Pole…we live in Canada…but sometimes it feels like we live in the North Pole. Last night, the temperature dropped to -25 degrees Celsius. Brrr. I actually had to put my baby in TWO extra warm sleep sacks to keep him from freezing in … Read more

Everything you need to know about gluten, grains and your gut

As I was washing dishes in the kitchen the other day, my older two kids (aged 4 and 6) were happily playing “restaurant” together in the other room. My son was playing the role of server while my daughter pretended to be the customer ordering from the menu. “I’ll have a hamburger with salad please…and … Read more

15 Healthy Low Carb Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving has always been my favourite holiday. In fact, I love it so much that I often celebrate it twice a year! I grew up in Canada, but my Father is an American and I also married an American (born and bred in North Carolina)…so really I am part Canadian and part American. Canada celebrates … Read more

Paleo Spaghetti Squash with nomato sauce and meatballs

Who doesn’t love a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs? This is a weekly staple in most families, and is one sure way to get your little ones to eat! Following a grain-free or low-carb diet (such as Keto or Paleo) can have a lot of positives like losing weight, healing your gut, or even … Read more