Recipes

This recipe is a year-round favourite for Naomi Martz. “It’s so tasty and easy to make using whatever greens are on hand,” she says. “My toddler daughter loves it mixed with rice, so I’ll make a big batch and leave the salt and extra chili to be added later for a round of nourishing freezer […]

This is a Canadian-forward cocktail, from the bitters (made by a Vancouver-based producer that also makes the world’s first vegan botanical foamer, an egg-white replacement) to the gin (made by Courtenay-based Wayward Distillery with B.C. honey). It also uses a shrub — a classic mixer that goes back to the Victorian era and is made

Serves 8Time: 40 minutes, plus overnight and 1 hour to freeze Add lavender and water to a pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and let steep for 20 minutes. Use a mesh strainer to drain the liquid into a measuring cup. Use a spoon or spatula to press the buds

This refreshing take on lemonade adds a floral note to a classic summer drink. And to rev it up into a boozy cocktail version, add an ounce of gin to your glass before pouring the lemonade. Serves: 5Time: 15 minutes plus time to cool In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a

Those closest to me know how much I love salads. This recipe pairs my favourite dressing with farm fresh veggies and flowers from Plenty Wild in Pemberton. The eye-catching salad is lovely as is, or try taking it up a notch with the added saltiness and crunch of pepitas and feta. Serves 4Time: 15 minutes

This baked granola is a nutrient-dense blend of raw nuts and seeds. It’s ideal for anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, fibre-rich, low-sugar and high-protein diets. There’s natural sweetness from the dates and the honey, which —alongside all of its other health benefits — is a source of antioxidants. Use local honey to infuse with the essence of the

Kitchari Bowl This traditional slow-cooked ayurvedic recipe has all the elements Nicolette Richer looks for in healing food. It combines sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent flavours in one soothing and detoxifying dish. Serve with your favourite nutrient-rich salad. Serves 4 Time: 45 minutes, plus overnight to soak rice and moong dal  Garnish Soak rice

A simple spoonable sweet treat Serves 6Time: 15 minutes, plus 2 hours or overnight to chill Possets have been around for centuries and even appear in Shakespeare’s plays. Long known as a wholesome convalescent treat, this decadently creamy dessert is rich yet delicate and has the consistency of a light custard. Five to six spoonfuls

In addition to her packaged meal kits, Jacqueline Parakin has a host of favourite recipes she collected when she studied holistic nutrition. Simple and approachable, these salad rolls are “my go-to for healthy dinners when I don’t want to cook,” she says. Makes 5 to 10 rollsTime: 25 minutes Filling Sauce Chop pepper, carrot and

Makes 30 starsTime: 30 minutes, plus 8 hours or overnight for restingSpecial equipment needed: 3-inch star-shaped cookie cutter For stars For icing For stars Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Using an electric mixer with whisk attachment on medium-high speed, beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. With the mixer

“C” Is for Cookie And community, and Christmas, too Each year, I await my invitation to the holiday cookie exchange with the rippling anticipation of a little girl writing out her wish list to Santa. This cheerful annual event often kicks off the holidays, getting me ready for weeks of celebratory joy as I leave