My Awakening – Dear BHD…
The numerous challenges and changes that seemed overbearing weren’t without reason. When you log on to BHD you are witnessing my growth, which is essentially how BHD came to be. I figured if I kept writing I would get over my then heartbreak and post by post my laptop and wordpress would nurture me into...
Feel Good Brownies
Since the breakup I’ve been cleaning up a lot of mess left behind. This whole process has brought about feelings of liberation but at times I also feel like I just need some comfort food. After all, we are women and sometimes extra loving in food form is required. You know what I mean, when...
How To Make A Grilled Romaine Salad
My new furniture arrived on a Tuesday afternoon – I did a happy dance when I got home from work and saw it in my living room. Wasting no time I started to assemble my bed, and not until all pieces were laid out did I realized that I needed a flat head screwdriver and...
Sriracha Tofu Recipe
Thankfully, I’m a hands-on type of woman. So, when my toilet seat was suddenly a little wonky, and my ex-boyfriend was out of the house, I knew I could tighten it myself. I rolled up my sleeves, didn’t read the instructions and said a little prayer. Many of you probably know how to do this...
Recipe for Limitless Mojitos
When I received this month’s theme – Limitless – from Jess, I was stuck. I stared at the page, trying with all my might to tie cooking to that word. The more I thought about it the tougher it became. Then I broke up with my boyfriend of two years, he moved out and what...
Happy Hour: Pimm’s Summer Cocktail Recipe
Summer calls for patios and sweet cocktails. The first Happy Hour Cocktail installation is profiling a cocktail that is rare in Canada and the US and hails from England. It is the official drink of Wimbledon and is second only to champagne in the U.K. It has low alcohol content so you don’t have to...
Fresh and Fab Summer Hostess Gift Ideas
Summer is filled backyard barbeques and outdoor parties and while it may be easy to pick up a bottle of bubbly or vodka, why not think outside the box? Plenty of guests bring alcohol so standout from the crowd and try bringing one of great items: 1. Flowers Summer is in full bloom so bring...
3 Sexy Summer Salad Recipes
Summer is here! Fresh produce is in abundant and there’s no better way to enjoy them then in a fresh salad. When I say salad, I don’t mean a bowl of limp iceberg lettuce and Thousand Island dressing, I am talking about inventive, lip-smacking, crave worthy salads! Try these recipes below and let me know...
Meatless Monday: Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
I have a guilty pleasure: my deeply rooted love for sweet potato fries. Now, I know that June is our skinny month here at BHD but I am going to let this Monday be a little more indulgent. I’m vegan and I eat clean the majority of the time but every once in a while...
DIY Healthy Burger Tips and Recipe
Summer and the grill is a match made in heaven! For many, nothing beats a big juicy burger; unfortunately most of them completely blow your diet. Instead of reaching for a box of pre-made burgers at the grocery store, why not pick up a few ingredients and try making your own. Your taste buds and...
Trending Foods for 2011- Organic Alcohol, Superfruits and More
June marks the year’s halfway point, so I decided to give a quick look at this year’s predicted food trends to see what has come true and what has flopped! Food trend predictions have become an annual event in the United States but last year the Canadian Restaurant and Food services Association released our own...
Not Your Grandma’s Oatmeal
McDonald’s has launched its oatmeal in the United States with plans to bring the menu item to Canada very soon. But before you become giddy over a “healthy” breakfast option at the fast-food chain, read on. Oatmeal has definitely made a comeback in recent years, and is no longer a dish only served up by...
Recipe for Spring Eating- Eggplant Parmesan
April can be unpredictable: the sun shines, then it pours, and sometimes it snows. So on those chilly rain filled days I like to curl up with some comfort food. Something that I have not shared yet is that I am vegan, but I promise I won’t force it on you! I am comfortable with...
