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Cauliflower Fried “Rice”
I can say that since I was little, I’ve never been a fan of cauliflower. Cauliflower was never ever my go-to choice on the cold veggie platters, I hated the curries my family made using it. I think it was a more textural thing rather than flavour dislike but I never touched it. One of my…
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New year, new fun!
Happy happy new year, peeps! Unlike some people, I love making goals for the new year. It’s really an excuse to get my shizz together, make a fresh start and really go at the year with a bang. A year ago, I was head strong on writing the ASPEN exam and getting my CNSC (check…
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Nutrition Finds – Nutrition on the Internet
With new year resolution planning in full swing, Dr Google (aka the source of allllll information) seems to be many peeps go-to’s for their nutrition advice. The oh-so-awesome Desiree Nielsen wrote up this article on the five things you need to know about nutrition on the interwebs. Check it out and learn what you need to…
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Baked Cheesy Butternut Squash and Sausage Bow Tie Pasta
This past month has been pretty busy trying to catch up on lost time fixing up our new place and Christmas prep. As my guy (frantically) studies for an exam he has this week, I’m feeling like the “house wife” in our home, making sure there are meals each day for us. We normally split…
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Can I go back..?
A decent number of followers suggested I write a travel post after coming back from vacation so I thought my next ramble would be about my 2 week travels to Egypt, Dubai and Turkey. I won’t make it too long but list things we did and must-do’s in these areas! My guy and I decided we…
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Away We Go!
After an extremely stressful past month of exam studying, test writing and family related chaos, it’s time for my guy and I to take a (much deserved) vacation. If you notice a short hiatus of posts, that’s likely why! In any case, I’ll be posting our travel adventures on my Twitter and Instagram pages (and…
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Nom of the Month – Garlic Rosemary White Bean Spread
This month, I’ve been trying to find quick snack ideas so there’s something in the fridge as I stress eat my way through studying. In need of something healthy yet filling and satisfying, I thought I’d dry something bean-y. White kidney beans (also known as cannellini beans) happened to be on sale at my local grocery…
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Cram Sesh
T-18 days until exam time! I was a bit over ambitious a few months ago and decided to study for/write the The National Board of Nutrition Support Certification exam this year. My past few months have been everything nutrition and it’s now starting to drive me mad – I cannot WAIT for it to be…
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Nutrition Finds – Back to School Lunches
Are you a mama or papa bear looking for some tips to make your kiddos lunches a little less boring? Check out this article including Kate Comeau (RD) and her tricks to make lunches more exciting! Let little ones have a say in what they’re taking for lunch, do a bit of planning ahead to…
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Nom of the Month – Saag Paneer
I’m back! The past month has a been a bit nutty with moving, some unforeseen family related stuff and juggling studying. In any case, I’ve been having t incorporate cooking into my day-to-day routine (I was spoiled for 24 years living with my amazing cook of a mum!) My guy buys spinach every week since…
Whitney Hussain, RD 