The Healthy Happy Wife

Another pumpkin recipe, yes we have a lot of pumpkins over here.  I was pureeing some pumpkin for the freezer today and was kind of lazy abo...

I had not idea that smoothie bowls were so popular.  We had actually been consuming them for awhile as I often make smoothies too thick for ...

I had first heard of lemon verbena while watching Little House on the Prairie with my kids.  Laura Ingalls loves how her teacher smells like...

What is Golden Milk? I have recently learned about Golden Milk.  It actually isn't a milk on its own but uses a milk and a variety of s...

I seem to be in the mood for hot drinks lately, it must be all this cold weather.  Straying from my usual chocolate craving, I went with a w...

Hot chocolate is definitely a favourite here, especially after playing out in the snow.  In order to ensure a rich, creamy drink, we definit...

I have recently begun making my own cashew milk as it is super easy and also less expensive than buying it.  I like to use the cashew milk i...

Cilantro has quickly become my new favourite herb and is now a stable on the grocery list.  Cilantro plays an important role in removing hea...

I have recently discovered dandelion root tea.  I love the nutty flavour and all its benefits.  This tea helps clean the liver, bladder, kid...

We discovered the previous owner planted some mint in the yard.  We have since transplanted it along the fence line and it is going growing ...

My sister has made me a couple home-made Mojitos this summer.  They were delicious treat and really got me craving that refreshing lime tast...

Spring has finally arrived and we have been blessed with a couple really nice warm days.  I am starting to get back into popsicles and cold ...

My husband works for a company that specializes  commercial water treatment technology.   His company focuses specifically on applying UV di...

This is a great smoothie to start your day. This shake includes bee pollen. Bee pollen is a complete food, full of amino acids and anti-oxid...

So the common cold has hit some of us here.  My oldest must have an immune system of a rock as she is not phased but my youngest and husband...

Chocolate has amazing health benefits.  Unfortunately most of these benefits only come from raw chocolate or cocao.  Cacao is very high in i...

It is the holiday season, which can mean less exercise and more food.  I wanted to make a drink that the girls would enjoy and that would gi...

You know fall has arrived when Starbucks comes out with their Pumpkin Spice Latte.  I have not been brave enough too look at their ingredien...

Smoothie's are really my go to meal when I am feeling lazy or just feeling like our meal needs a bit more nutrition.  I find it a great ...

Our cottage garden has really taken off and the kale is just flourishing.  Since shakes are becoming a large part of our diet I have been ex...