Tag: summer
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Tangy Peach & Lime Popsicles for Lazy Summer Afternoons
Here are the facts: it’s August, it’s very hot, it’s very humid, and I think we’re all overdue for a good peach and lime popsicle recipe. I thought about posting a recipe for energy bites (that’ll probably be next) because that seemed very ‘back to school’ but pah! Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I…
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Refreshing & Radiant Turmeric Ginger Lemonade
If you’re feeling the heat and humidity and all you can think about are refreshing, quenching beverages, then this Refreshing & Radiant Turmeric Ginger Lemonade recipe is for you. It’s also antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory, and pretty darn tasty. Maybe you’re looking for something that’s lower in sugar than store-bought lemonade, or maybe you’re trying to find…
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For the End of Summer: 7 Ways to Take Care of Yourself
Friends, I am going through a bit of dry spell for blog creativity. I have no shortage of recipes to try, but I haven’t found anything of late that just really says “I’m a success and I need to be shared with the world.” I made some cantaloupe limeade the other day (basically you juice…
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Power Protein Salad with Quinoa, Mango, Cashews, and Chickpeas
A few weeks ago I enjoyed supper at The Root Cellar, a wonderful gem of a cafe and eatery in London, Ontario. They have such a wealth of delicious, inventive food options that include locally-sourced foods with a focus on sustainable and seasonal options. I ordered the Power Protein Salad and then knew I had to…
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Avocado Lime Ice Cream (vegan, gluten-free)
I’ve been wanting to make an avocado lime ice cream for a long time now. The flavours seem so summery, and since baking delicious summer zucchini and carrot cupcakes that also contained avocados, I’ve been reawakened to the joys and possibilities of turning avocados into tasty desserts. This weekend, the last of the summer, is…
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Summer Carrot and Zucchini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing (vegan)
When I worked as a cake decorator, many moons ago, one of my coworkers always used to describe things as “moisty,” which really made me laugh, because “moisty” is not a word, but somehow it is also more hilarious and more descriptive than just calling something moist. Moist suddenly seems tepid in comparison. So in…
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Simple and Refreshing – Iced Herbal Tea with Fruit and Mint
I love mason jars. Anything stored in a mason jar just seems so much more special – beans, lentils, soup, chocolate chips, compost tea, whatever. A mason jar makes its contents look homey, rustic, quaint, and beautiful. So when I was thinking about making iced tea the other day, the only vessel I considered was, of…
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An Introduction to Balcony Gardening – Part Three: 9 Tips for Success
Part 3 in the Adventures in Gardening Series. We’ve reached the final post in Backyard Owl’s Adventures in Gardening – Container Gardening series. We’ve talked about the advantages of container gardening, and which plants are easy to grow in containers. Now, it’s time to review some tips for success – the things I’ve learned through my…
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An Introduction to Balcony Gardening – Part Two: 9 Easy Plants to Grow in Containers
In a previous post, I wrote about why growing plants in containers is such an easy and fantastic way to be part of the gardening community. I also talked about the advantages to growing in containers, which are numerous. So now that you are determined to start your container garden and make it the most beautiful,…
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