we can all relate to squeezing in those 7 extra minutes of sleep in the morning before mustering up the strength to leave the comfort of our beds - we feel ya! while that additional time seems vital in the moment, it doesn't leave you much time to prepare a hearty breakfast before you leave the house. if you are not a morning person, this recipe is perfect because preparing everything the night before will give you that much needed extra time in the early hours. taking a few minutes before bed to assemble all these ingredients by simply layering them in a bowl, or a mason jar as we have done, really allows for all the flavours to soak in each other's goodness. this is a great treat year round being sure to add fruits that are in season. the recipe works great with dried fruits as well. it will most definitely leave you wanting more!
Read Morefor the longest time, we were intimidated by the thought of cooking our own beets at home. despite our love for them, they were constantly avoided when grocery shopping. as we were strolling through whole foods one day trying to think of what to make for dinner, we decided to give them a shot since they were in season and the grocery store was practically giving them away. now, we indulge in this gorgeous vegetable probably too much for our own good! this salad has honestly become a staple on a weekday night. as we welcome fall in with open arms, having beets in our fridge while they are at the peak of their season has become tradition.
Read Moreunfortunately, our typical morning routine usually only lasts all of about thirty minutes. although we would love to have the time to wake up slowly, embrace the morning air, and take our time to make a lovely breakfast as we do on most weekends, the reality is that time is of the essence and thus we must be very efficient! this is where bowls come in; a fantastic medley of various fruits, nut butters, seeds, and yogurts which can be combined in a variety of ways. your blender is your best friend here, and although the quick and easiness of these bowls may seem far from exciting, the crisp, vibrant flavors they pack suggest otherwise. one of our favorites is by far the classic acai bowl. the tangy and bright palette of the acai and the smoothness of the banana and coconut flavors are a lovely way to wake up, in a very small amount of time.
Read Morewe are always infatuated with how to create with as little as possible, in as little time as possible, with the maximum amount of flavor. this is most likely the golden dream of cooking. that's why when we came across this recipe by rikke storm for spring pea and mint crostini, we quickly gravitated towards it and tested it out on a willing audience. the addition of the mint to the pea spread is an absolute must, as is the spreading of garlic cloves onto the warm, sliced baguette. don't miss those two essentials and you'll have a delightful shareable plate.
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