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Tag Archives: pineapple
Lightened up Piña colada
A low-calorie cocktail that doesn’t skimp on flavour! Summertime is finally here and I just want to eat all the fruit and vegetables in the world. I crave things that are light and refreshing when it’s hot outside, and that … Continue reading
Posted in beverage, Drinks, Uncategorized
Tagged blender, coconut water, delicious, frozen treat, light, low calorie, party, Paula Roy, pina colada, pineapple, rum, Vitamix
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Better Than Takeout Sweet & Sour Shrimp
When I was a kid, as soon as saw the words ‘sweet and sour’ on any Chinese restaurant takeout menu, I simply had to have it. I didn’t care if there was a cup of icky red food colouring in … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, fish, Meat, poultry, fish, Uncategorized
Tagged Asian, brown rice, carrots, cashews, Chinese, gluten-free, make-ahead, peppers, pineapple, shrimp, sweet and sour, vegan, vegetarian, zucchini
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Tropical Green Smoothie
This smoothie is kind of sneaky. It’s fresh and light tasting yet packed with nutrition and surprisingly satisfying. I try to have smoothies for breakfast a couple of times a week, just to break up the cereal, oatmeal, granola routine … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, brunch, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged #fordfarmtocar, almond milk, avocado, banana, best smoothie ever, healthy smoothie, pineapple, smoothie, spinach, vegan smoothie, vegetarian smoothie
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Coconut Pancakes with Caramelized Pineapple Jam
I have to confess I have come a little late to the coconut party. For years, I’ve been reading about the health benefits of coconut, particularly coconut oil, but I was having trouble digesting (pun intended) some of the conflicting … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast
Tagged banana, breakfast, caramelized pineapple jam, cider vinegar, cinnamon, coconut, coconut flour, coconut milk, coconut sugar, coconut water, egg, gluten-free, hearty, jam, lime juice, nut free, oat flour, pancakes, pineapple, potato starch, sugar, vegan, vegetarian, virgin coconut oil
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Quick Tropical Shrimp
When I started thinking about dinner yesterday, it was late, we were hungry and worst of all, it was -25 Celsius (-35 C with a horrid windchill factored in). Weather like this gets me thinking not only about hot, nourishing … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, poultry, fish
Tagged celery, coconut, coconut chips, garlic, ginger, gluten-free, green pepper, hot sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, nutritious, pineapple, shallot, shrimp, soya, tropical, vinegar, warming
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