Baked Raspberry Lemon Donuts

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I have some exciting news to share! After a lot of soul searching and self reflection, I have decided to enrol in the Professional Culinary Nutrition Expert Program at the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. The program is a distance education program developed by the incredibly inspiring Meghan Telpner – author of Undiet and The Undiet Cookbook. The curriculum focuses on honing your skills in the kitchen in addition to learning about how food can maintain good health and help people thrive. I really do think the program is the perfect fit for me, as it marries two of my passions – cooking…

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Thai Rice Salad with Coconut Curry Dressing

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Jesse and I cancelled cable TV this past week. As much as I adore getting lost in a captivating drama (ie. Homeland) or binge watching an adorable comedy (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), it was time to test out having no cable. For the summer, at least! Jesse and I want to get outside and enjoy the nice weather this summer – especially since our summers are so short here in Winnipeg! We want to spend our evenings sitting on the patio reading or going for long walks. There’s something to be said for spending time outside within nature. Or well…until mosquito season…

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Spring Salad with Lemon Chive Vinaigrette

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Sometimes all I crave in a huge salad filled with delicious greens, crunchy vegetables and a simple vinaigrette. This is especially so after a long winter filled with heartier meals of chili, stew and lots of carb-centric pasta dishes. As much as I love a good bowl of pasta, the warmer weather has me craving lighter fare. In early spring, radishes and chives are at their best. Asparagus is also a spring-time favourite. In celebration of spring, I decided to combine all of my favourite spring veggies into one heaping meal-sized salad. To keep things fresh and light, I opted…

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