My Natural Kitchen

Breakfast has become my absolutely favourite meal of the day, but it’s taken me awhile to get here. These days, I go to bed with a plan for the next morning – exactly what I want to make, usually to take along with me to enjoy while at work. Before bed, I sometimes spend a […]

I love people who garden, people whose backyards are fairy lands of fruit trees and flowers. I admire those who just have a way with plants – to me, this is a very special skill. It certainly is not an area where I excel. Actually, my gardening skills are deplorable. Over a month ago, I […]

These gluten free cheesy popovers are actually a spin on a classic Brazilian recipe, pao de queijo. They are extremely addictive, and couldn’t be easier to make. The batter comes together in a snap using a blender, and they bake up perfectly in a hot oven. Perfect for a party, and I’m delighted to share […]

Banana bread has always been one of my favourites, and I loved it even during a time that I didn’t like bananas. My mom is one of those people who doesn’t really need recipes, and I remember this time that she made two loaves of banana bread that were SO AMAZING, just off the top […]

Rice paper makes spring rolls easy to make. The combination of cabbage, carrots, enoki mushrooms and bean sprouts makes a delicious filling that will remind you of Chinese take-out, just healthier. Gluten-free and vegan. Enjoy!  Hiii! I apologize for how quiet it’s been around here lately. I’ve had some health stuff come up that has […]

Roasted apples, creamy chia pudding, a quick but lovely rose honey, coconut whip and some perfectly sweet and crunchy toppings make this the breakfast of my dreams. It’s filling, not overly sweet, and full of ingredients that help you feel good with fibre, protein, healthy fats, raw enzymes and vitamins. Gluten-free, plant-based, and grain-free.  The […]

Welcome. Beginning this blog has been a little dream of mine for quite awhile, at first secretly nurtured and then an idea only shared with my closest friends. I would beam when someone that didn’t know my secret would suggest that I sell my baking at the farmer’s market or share my recipes on a blog. […]

I’m really excited to tell you guys about a few things today, because I have a feeling that you are going to be as into this as I am. First off, Transparent Kitchen. I was introduced to Transparent Kitchen a little while ago, and they invited me to come check out their Niagara partner, The Restaurant […]

A gluten free, grain-free and vegan delicious crunchy cookie. These biscotti are full of nourishing ingredients and decorated with natural colourful “sprinkles” like bee pollen, poppy seeds, crushed nuts, crushed rose petals, lavender buds, sesame seeds, shredded coconut, hemp hearts or gogi berry powder.  I’ve found myself even more focused on self-care than I mentioned recently, […]

Here’s a naturally vegan and gluten free breakfast for you, in the form of a bar of chocolate. The bitter edge of these bars is softened with fruit for a chocolate that is free of sugar and full of nutrients. Hello friends, and happy Spring! It’s officially official and despite the chilly, rainy weather I’m […]

I’ve been away from this space for a while now, without actually intending to be and without any real plan for when to return. My last published post was dated June 11th, and now it’s somehow November! Thank you for continuing to pop by, I appreciate it so much. I’m planning a post or two that […]

I spent a week exploring Nashville and have compiled my favourite (gluten free-friendly) restaurants, coffee spots, shops, cocktail bars and music venues to share!  If you follow me on Instagram, you probably already know that we spent a week in March exploring our way around Nashville. It was our first time visiting the city, but already […]

Healthy, gluten free and vegan hot cross buns! Orange zest, allspice, cinnamon and raisins flavour these buns. Topped with an orange glaze, these are a delicious Easter treat! Happy Easter! I promised I’d post this recipe by Easter weekend and we’re sliding in juuuuuust in time 😉 I’m really happy with how these turned out […]

The combination of roasted, slightly sweet and herbal butternut squash with saffron rice and this flavourful sage gremolata is pure healthy comfort. Naturally free from gluten and dairy, and ready in under an hour. Enjoy! xo So we’re fully into a major kitchen renovation over here, and it’s made life a bit messy! I had this […]

This ice cream cake is creamy, decadent but not too indulgent, and perfect for serving for any kind of celebration. Gluten free, vegan, and an easy switch makes it paleo. Enjoy!  I’ve missed this space while I’ve been away and I feel badly for being inconsistent. I have a really delicious ice cream cake to share […]

I’m sharing one of my favourite healthy comfort meals today, something that we love to have on a weekly basis when the weather gets chilly. There’s a hearty mixed root mash, a rich mushroom-based gravy, and steamed greens to balance it all out. Naturally gluten free, this recipe is also vegan and grain-free. Enjoy! Twice […]

This golden rice pudding is a spin on the Ayurvedic turmeric-based beverage, golden milk. Dairy-free and gluten-free, this lightly-sweetened pudding includes turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, peppercorn, and ginger for a health-promoting treat.  As we head into the new year, I just want to say thank you so much to everyone that checks in around here. […]

This baked oatmeal combines the sweet, spiced filling of apple pie with satiating oats in a baked dish that provides a deeply satisfying breakfast. Topped with a sweet cream, breakfast feels just slightly indulgent. Before we continue – I apologize for the graininess of my photos today. It seems I am chasing (but not quite […]

A few weekends ago, I went to visit a dear friend in Toronto. In the morning, she asked if I wanted to pick rhubarb from her garden to use in our breakfast, pointing out a recipe she had found. A few weekends ago, I went to visit a dear friend in Toronto. In the morning, […]

Donuts! Raw, vegan, and gluten free ones! Can life get more exciting for a gluten free, sweets-loving girl with a penchant for healthy vegan versions of her favourite treats? Last week, I stopped by one of my favourite restaurants to take out an order of their amazing raw cashew cheese and crackers, and noticed the […]

Preparing for travel is one of my favourite things. While my husband despises packing and prefers to just transfer his entire pile of clean laundry from the basket to his suitcase without much thought of coordination, I obsess over lists and love to spread outfits out on the bed. But this isn’t a how-to-pack-your-suitcase kind […]

This creamy, fragrant rice pudding is topped with “superfood sprinkles” and is equally lovely served for breakfast or dessert. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and can easily be made vegan. As a child I would often think about my mother with huge admiration. She had her own way of doing things that would make me […]

I have a warming, secretly healthful, trickster recipe for you that presents like comfort food. The kind of stick-to-your ribs pasta dinner that makes you think you are eating lots of cheesy alfredo sauce, when actually you’re eating plenty of vegetables. No funny ingredients, no factory-made foods. Just … cauliflower, a bit of broth, a […]

I’m really excited to tell you guys about a few things today, because I have a feeling that you are going to be as into this as I am. First off, Transparent Kitchen. I was introduced to Transparent Kitchen a little while ago, and they invited me to come check out their Niagara partner, The Restaurant […]