Ghee 101: The How, The What, And The Why
Have you ever tried making pancakes? If you have, you’ll know to make the batter, heat up the pan, add a slab of butter to said pan, wait a few seconds, go to add your pancake batter, and - hold…
The Healthy Treat You’ll Want To Indulge In: Chickpea Cookie Dough
Childhood me ate cookie dough all the time. This was utterly delicious but doesn't make you feel great. Nowadays, while adult me still loves dough, I have learned to eat in a way that feels better for my body; which…
Sprouted Grain Breads: Are They Healthier?
These days, sprouted grain breads are sprouting up all over grocery store shelves (literally). While non-sprouted grain breads still have their places, sprouted grain breads are slowly but surely establishing their footholds. So what’s the big deal? Sprouted grain breads:…
Take A Break From Instagram And Try A Digital Detox
This past weekend I tried a “digital detox”. If you don’t know what this is, it’s where you designate a certain amount of time without screen time. With some digital detoxes, people cut out screens entirely. For me, I wanted…
Easy 2-Ingredient DIY Cleaning Solution
Cleaning solutions can be pretty intense. Whether they’re bleach-based or random mixes of unpronounceable chemicals, ones that demolish everything in sight can be a bit sketchy. If you’re like me, you’re always looking for new DIY projects - especially natural…
Yams Vs. Sweet Potatoes: What’s The Difference?
Of all the tubers, sweet potatoes are probably my favourite. I add them as a banana replacement in smoothies, use them in casseroles, and even add ‘em to veggie burgers for a subtly sweet and thicker consistency. Sometimes recipes call…
Meal Planning 101: Eighteen Tips For A Simple Week Of Meals
Meal planning is a great way to help reduce food waste, especially if you can use the same ingredients multiple times, and factor in using your leftovers as well. This means you'll also save money and time, and eat healthier, which is a…
How Blush Lane Reduces Food Waste
Food waste in Canada is a big problem. A huge one actually. Did you know that we waste $31 billion in food each year? That’s almost 40% of all food produced. Even more shockingly, 47% of food waste comes from…
A Low-Sugar Smoothie: Skip Banana, Add Cauliflower!
You’ve probably read about it in a recent recipe or on your favourite food blogger’s feed. No, it’s not a new superfood that’s popped up on the market (we’re looking at you, charcoal). We’re talking about taking your smoothies to…
Avoid Winter’s Wrath With These Winter Skin Care Tips
If you’re like me, your skin gets really, really dry in the winter. In previous years, I reacted to this cold weather scaly-skin phenomenon by slathering on my ineffective water-based moisturizer numerous times a day, or sometimes just giving up…