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Rosy Three Tier Cake with Coconut Buttercream

February 3, 2017

This cake is gluten-free, grain-free and made without the use of binders like xanthan gum or guar gum. Compared to traditional cakes it is much higher in protein and fibre, as it is made with (a lot of) free range eggs, coconut flour and also good ol’ grass-fed butter. It’s sweetened with organic simple syrup, […]

Sunflower Seed Pizza Crust

January 27, 2017

This recipe can use sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds, or both! Sunflower seeds are high in selenium and lecithin, while pumpkin seeds are a good source of vegetarian iron and zinc.

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Coconut Banana Blondies

January 20, 2017

These grain-free blondies are sweet and moist, with fibre, protein and healthy saturated fat from coconut oil (that might sound like an oxymoron, but saturated fat helps to maintain healthy cell membranes, as well assist hormone production and calcium absorption. Hurray!!)

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Naked Blueberry Wedding Cake

January 13, 2017

Coconut Cake with Pink Honey Buttercream & Organic Whipped Cream Gluten-free, Grain-free & Sugar-free To make the pink honey buttercream for this cake, simply add one teaspoon of beet powder to this recipe! It makes a wonderful sugar-free alternative to traditional frostings and icings. Photography: Priyanka Roy Studios Bouquet: Rococofloral

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Honey Buttercream & Naked Red Berry Wedding Cake

December 23, 2016

It turned out to be a wonderful day for taking pictures at Kits beach in Vancouver. The object of our affection on this gorgeously cloudy day, was this naked red berry wedding cake. Such rustic cake style is growing in popularity, as brides seek healthier cake options that still look great. Naked cakes are sometimes […]

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Paleo Butter Tarts

December 16, 2016

Butter tarts are a Canadian tradition, and are most popular in Ontario (where I grew up and had the pleasure of indulging in such deliciousness!). These tarts are a healthy alternative, full of fibre and nutrition as they are made with coconut and almond flour, and sweetened with maple syrup. Dried blueberries are delicious in […]