If you are not into smoothies (yet!) then you have to try this one. It is creamy and satisfying with hints of vanilla and sweetness. This smoothie reminds me of drinking a fruity sorbet – without all the added sugar. It is the kind of smoothie that will get you hooked on smoothies in general without using any ‘funny’ ingredients. It will leave you feeling invigorated and energized – the perfect way to start off 2014 don’t ya think?
The past few weeks I have been home in Canada and it has been freezing here – even dropping below -30°C at some points! With this frigid weather, the holidays, and everything in between it is no surprise that tons of people around me are getting sick with winter colds. One of the biggest problems with winter and healthy eating is that – let’s get real – it is much harder to eat well during the wintertime. It is difficult to find good quality, organic fresh produce (especially in the great white north). That is why I use 100% frozen fruit in this smoothie – it not only makes this smoothie very creamy but also the fruit is much fresher than those pinkish/green strawberries we see in the grocery store this time of year. There is a common misconception that frozen fruit is not as good for you – but in fact, because the fruit is flash frozen once it is ideal for consumption – it contains all the nutrients that are often lost in the fruit that is picked way before it’s ripe and transported over long distances.
Being home has been a-m-a-z-i-n-g. I have spent great quality time with family, friends and loved ones who I have so dearly missed. My other half was also able to come home with me and we spent our first Christmas together on the same continent (here’s to all the international couples out there!). We ate (lots), drank (lots), went tobogganing, enjoyed being in Toronto and even went to see my favourite musical of all time Les Miserables. We even flew in during the ice storm and safely landed with hardly any delays — how is that for lucky?!
This holiday season and this past year have been unforgettable – I have grown so much as a person, achieved so many of my health goals, became a runner, started this food blog, moved across the world to be with the one I love, and started my Master’s. Here’s to another great, successful year – I am already dreaming up of the many feats I want to enjoy and accomplish this year. Here is to another year filled with happiness, health, and surrounded by the people we love.Let’s make this year our best!
On Wednesday evening I finished my first ten km race! In my very first blog post here at Ceara’s Kitchen I discuss how I’ve grown from a state where I’d lose my breath attempting to run to catch the bus at the end of the street towards becoming one of those crazy people – you know who are you…
Okay, another mushroom recipe?! Seriously guys, I can’t help it. I’m mushroom o-b-s-e-s-s-e-d! I made these Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms last week for a fun family appy and we ate these tender and juicy mushrooms up in seconds! These Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms are pretty simple to whip up, use the entire mushroom (no wasting the stems here!)…
The past couple of weeks have been great and nonstop! My grandma came to visit me here in Belgium two weeks ago and we’ve been having a ball of a time enjoying each other’s company, strolling around the streets of Amsterdam and Belgium together, enjoying lots of chocolate and now getting ready for a lovely…
What’s your favorite kind of frosting? I loooooove cream cheese frosting. You could probably make Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting out of Vegan Cream Cheese but that would just be too easy (and if you’ve ever found a store bought vegan cream cheese frosting that is actually yummy I’d love to know in the comments below!)….
Vegan Mexican Corn on the Cob makes a flavorful Summer side inspired by the flavors of Mexican cuisine. Freshly grilled corn is slathered in a smokey-tangy, avocado and lime dressing with a kick!
Okay guys, who is loving the apples this time of year? They are absolutely gorgeous and at their sweet and juicy prime. Absolutely perfect for eating straight from the tree (I wish, lol!) and baking into a traditional, rustic apple pie for the holidays.