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[ WELCOME ]. My name is Chantal . I am a retired Registered Massage Therapist and a current Stay at Home Mom looking after my first baby, Eliana. I am a Culinary Nutrition Expert who is passionate about making healthy and wholesome meals for the whole family. 

[ WELCOME ]. My name is Chantal .I am a retired Registered Massage Therapist and a current Stay at Home Mom looking after my first baby, Eliana. I am a Culinary Nutrition Expert who is passionate about making healthy and wholesome meals for the whole family. 

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EMILIA MARIE has arrived right on her due date! Labour & delivery went well and we are all doing great. 7 pounds and 15 ounces! Now time for napping 💕.
MANGO MINT SORBET ||. K dudes, normally I’m all about this amazing scorching weather but not right now at #40weekspregnant. We’ve been enjoying some cold treats daily because this mama needs the relief. This has been an absolute favourite for years. It’s SO easy, simple, and healthy. . Take frozen mango out of the freezer to thaw (for about 10-15 minutes or so). . Place it in a food processor or blender, add some fresh mint (drool) and mix away until you have a creamy and delightful treat. . You can add a milk of choice to help blend if needed and to create a creamier consistency (coconut milk would be amazing). You can also add more goodies like different fruits (adding raspberry is a personal fav), shredded coconut, and an all natural sweetener (although it’s not needed), etc. Happy sorbet spooning!
We are both feeling all the feelings lately. I’ve been extra emotional, a healthy sign of early labour. She gets concerned when my eyes are swelled up and shedding tears. She asks me, “are you ok mama?” while caressing and drying off my face. Of course, this sweet gesture makes me cry even more. It’s been such a precious but heavy time. . I don’t hide my tears from her. I want her to grow up knowing that every emotion is best felt and worked through since I, like many, learned this way too late in life. I explain to her why I’m feeling what I am and that’s it’s okay to feel what we do. Of course, she obviously doesn’t fully understand but she will one day. Until then, I let the moment pass however short or long it may be. Although this phase of pregnancy is exhausting it’s also important. I’m preparing to become a new mama for the second time and she’s preparing to be a big sister.
I could post about vegetables in smoothies but cookies are more fun. These are “Quinoa Cranberry Cookies” made with chocolate chips in place of the cranberries. These guys have got it all: oats, quinoa, fruit, and nuts and seeds. Pure fuel-honestly just eat them for breakfast. . The direct link for this #vegan and #glutenfree recipe is in my profile. Check it out and eat em’ quick. Recipes made with only real ingredients don’t last forever ya know ✌🏻.
Zwischen ||. “The last days of pregnancy — sometimes stretching to agonizing weeks — are a distinct place, time, event, stage. It is a time of in between. Neither here nor there. . Shouldn’t there be a word for this state of being, describing the time and place where mothers linger, waiting to be called forward? Germans have a word, zwischen, which means between. I’ve co-opted that word for my own obstetrical uses. When I sense the discomfort and tension of late pregnancy in my clients, I suggest that they are now in The Time of Zwischen. The time of in between, where the opening begins. . I tell these beautiful, round, swollen, weepy women to go with it and be okay there. Feel it, think it, don’t push it away; this is an early sign of labor. I try to give them permission to follow the instinctual gravitational pulls that are at work within them, just as real and necessary as labor. Wether we recognize it or not, these last days of pregnancy are a distinct biologic and psychological event, essential to the birth of a mother. . We don’t scientifically understand the complex hormones at play that loosen both her hips and her awareness.  In fact, this uncomfortable time of aching is an early form of labor in which a woman begins opening her cervix and her soul. Someday, maybe we will be able to quantify this hormonal advance — the prolactin, oxytocin, cortisol, relaxin. But for now, it is still shrouded in mystery, and we know only how to measure thinning and dilation. . We need time and space to prepare for that journey. And somewhere, deep inside us, at a primal level, our cells and hormones and mind and soul know this, and begin the work with or without our awareness. . I call out Zwischen in prenatals as a way of offering comfort and, also, as a way of offering protection. We are not a culture that waits for anything, nor are we believers in normal birth; waiting for a baby can feel like insanity. Giving this a name points her toward listening and developing her own intuition. That, in turn, is a powerful training ground for motherhood.” Words by Jana Studelska, CPM/LM.
Slow, productive mornings. Simple breakfasts made with love. I love Monday’s. I also snuck in a quick food prep session this morning-check out my stories for details and ideas on how to incorporate more veg into your everyday basic meals. Hope everyone had an amazing weekend!
Happy Father’s Day to our knight in shining armour, @walter_u . These 2 children of ours are so lucky to have you as a papa.
I didn’t feel overly attractive when I decided to take these photos. My hair hasn’t been washed in awhile and has been tucked away in a bun for days. My eyes burned with fatigue. I could’ve contoured my cheekbones more and threw on some lipstick. . But you know what? I am just over 39 weeks pregnant with my second (our last) child (planned, anyway). And I always go on and on about how an expecting mother’s body is one of the most beautiful sights. I love the curves, the changes, the miracle that a carrying body is graced with. And although it’s hard to appreciate those details when it’s on ourselves, I didn’t want to face regret later on. I saw it as my last chance to capture my body in this precious and primal state. And hell, if the motivation was there-fuck all the rest. This is me. Just everyday me. I didn’t wake up today planning this session. There are no extras, it’s not a stage performance. And I love it. I see the exact beauty I am drawn to in others when I look at this picture. It makes me proud, confident, and thankful that I can cherish it forever. . And you know what makes me sad? The fact that on a different day I might not have gone through with it. The fact that I wasn’t “picture perfect” ready may have discouraged me from even bothering to capture this simple, maternal beauty. And then I wondered how many others think this on a daily basis. How many of us don’t capture a moment or a time in our lives because our iPhones aren’t a good enough camera. Because our homes aren’t clean and modern enough. Because we don’t look absolutely flawless that day?. . And so today I learned a really important lesson. These pictures are for me. They didn’t need to be perfect or professional. They just needed to be taken. Rise above the pressures, the doubts, the unrealistic expectations and follow through. At the end of the day, all that stuff doesn’t matter anyway. I promise.
OVERNIGHT OATS ||. The other day I storied about our overnight oats. Years ago, I went through an overnight oat obsession and haven’t really made them ever since. I personally think warming up overnight oats is weird-and I prefer a warm and cozy bowl of homemade oatmeal so this version hasn’t made it into the rotation lately.....until now. . I’m tired, have no desire to be in the kitchen for long, I’m struggling to beat the heat and oh man, my feet! Throw a hungry toddler in there and you can just imagine how the struggle can be real some mornings. So one evening I remembered these and decided to see if she’d go for it knowing she loooooves oats. It was a big hit (she ate it all leaving me none). . If you are unfamiliar with overnight oats, you basically just shake oats, chia seeds, and your milk of choice in a mason jar or container and let them soak overnight. Both the chia seeds and oats will absorb the milk leaving you with a ready to eat hearty meal. Of course, you can add anything and everything you’d like such as all natural sweetners, fruits-both fresh and dried, nuts, seeds, etc. Check out my blog post for more details (ingredient ratios) and more topping suggestions. The link is in my profile. . I think this option has answered my pregnant and post-partum prayers. It’s effortless, quick, cool, flavourful, super healthy, helps a breastfeeding mama’s milk flow and supply, and Eliana loves them. Check. I’m definitely going to be prepping a few mason jars for the future. I’ll just keep them stocked with the dry ingredients and add what I wish along with the milk the night before it’s to be enjoyed. This will create many quick family breakfasts which will be much needed with a newborn around.
In case y’all didn’t know what love looks like. This girl makes my heart throb with emotion. She will be my baby forever. . Also, my goodness, thank you all for the amazing birthday wishes full of love 💕. This year was one for the books.
COCKTAIL HOUR: GINGER PEACH PARADISE ||. The combination of my chosen peach juice, lemon juice, ginger, and basil made this creation so flavourful that water was the only mix needed for this plant powered punch. I chose to add vodka for the recipe because it is my personal poison of choice and it is the chameleon of all liquors. It is light, translucent, and has very little taste or aroma giving beverages a subtle (and sometimes sneaky) spike. . However, this Ginger Peach cocktail can easily be made into a mock tail by omitting the vodka and maybe adding a splash of club soda, fresh juice from another perfect peach, your favourite brewed and chilled tea, or even kombucha. . However you decide to enjoy this, I wish you a great weekend ahead. Direct link for the recipe is in my profile. #tgif
THIS IS 33 ||. Truthfully, I love aging. As every year passes I find I reach new levels of tremendous growth, wisdom, confidence, and clarity. Every year I fall more into myself as I discover myself. And I learn to honour who I am with a confidence and ease that is much more prominent than the past has ever graced me with. I find a new comfort. I follow new paths. I’m pulled towards different energies, attitudes, and lifestyles. I gain experience, knowledge, and new relationships. So what if some grey hairs are popping out, I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up, I suddenly don’t know what’s in style, and I prefer brunch dates over evening cocktails....I honestly fall more in love with myself and my life as each birthday comes and goes. Although I don’t regret my early 20’s-I was a selfish child. Living my life in a bubble and paying no attention to anything that didn’t relate to me or interest me. I have grown so much and I’m hella proud of it. I can’t wait to see how I’ll evolve even further as more years pass. I will forever be a woman who loves aging and everything it represents. #itsmybirthdaybitches #39weeks #fulloflife #gimmiesleep

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No Bake Single Serving Cheesecakes (under 10 ingredients)
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Okay, summer is pretty much here not that we need an excuse to make these adorable single serving cheesecakes. However, just in case you feel you do need an excuse here is what is headed our way this season: birthday parties, picnics, beach days, indoor rainy days, barbeques and so much more. All of these occasions heavily involve, if not revolve around our love for food.

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"Autumn's Up" Pumpkin Smoothie

October 23, 2014 in Smoothies, Breakfast, Snack

I would try and fight the ongoing stereotype of every “white girl” being in love with fall but I can’t since for me, that stereotype rings to be true. It’s the season where we obsess over everything pumpkin and indulge in a few Starbucks seasonal beverages. I was wanting to get my pumpkin on ever since our first cooler day hit but I kept forgetting to buy some because I never marked it on my list. So instead everyone teased me day after day with all of their eager pumpkin making madness until I finally caved and ran to the store just for pumpkin alone.

I stocked up on several cans of the ever so popular seasonal star and I will most definitely be experimenting with different recipes. One of my goals is to master a gluten free, dairy free, and egg free pumpkin pie. A baked one. I’ve tried a couple raw pumpkin pies in the past and they were good, but they did not carry the “100% amaze balls” factor. Anyways, stay tuned for that…In the meantime, sip on this creamy, pumpkin smoothie that I’ve created with inspiration from Angela aka Oh She Glows at www.ohsheglows.com. Cheers and “Autumn’s Up!”-from the fall loving, pumpkin errthang white girl.

Photo taken by www.simplychicphotography.com

Photo taken by www.simplychicphotography.com

"Autumn's Up" Pumpkin Smoothie                                            

*Yields 1 large smoothie

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup soaked cashews (so ¼ cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 6 hours)
  • ½ cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
  • 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. molasses
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. maca powder (optional)
  • ¼ tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
  • ½ cup of crushed ice

Garnish:

  • Coconut whipped cream

  • Pure maple flakes
  • Maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Blend all smoothie ingredients together in a blender until you have reached a creamy, velvety texture.
  2. Pour into glass of your choice and garnish however your little heart desires!

 

Tags: Glutenfree, Grainfree, Dairyfree, Vegan, Plant-based, Vegetarian, Paleo
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