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My favorite River trails

xPrince George has two main river trails with an artist enhanced carving s of faces and other gems the walk through hundred year old cotton wood Island is amazing. Also guided tours are available at Forests for the world walking or mountain biking  the most amazing trails for the outdoorsman . xGuelph speed river has a good family oriented river walk with a famously known ice cream shop, canoeing, law bowling, ball diamonds, a few playgrounds, and outdoor pool. Edmonton has a amazing trail for runners paralell along jasper ave overlooking the golf course and skyline of the downtown and across the river along both sides. Leduc Calgary river trails are along Bow valley river alongside the light fixure recycled art Ookatoks High River Red deer/lethbridge Ottawa River, so far I've only  found GATINEAU river trails  around montreal;)

wild edibles and foraging

grape leaf,  rice  lemon  grape leaves chops lamb X -? ____________________ chic _ _x? vegan caviar? tomato pulp herbamare  drizzle of braggs __________________ fuck gloves

trendyfreezer fudge

tahini freezer fudge variation from the ALIVE magazine  panda eyes 180 ml/ 1cup tahini paste 7ml / 1 tsp green tea matcha powder 45ml /3 tbp coconut oil 30 ml sweetener ... agave or the juice from the red mung beans Having guests or new family to  impress try toppers  green tea powder stencils or sea salt Himalayan  In this recipe is100% organic stone ground tea.  The brand in this specific recipe is available from  www.domotea.com and is a Canadian company from Vancouver. B.C.  
dirty beans and rice buternut squash

frozen Matcha Mousse with red mung beans

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My Matcha powder    In this recipe is100% organic stone ground tea.  The brand in this specific recipe is available from  www.domotea.com and is a Canadian company from Vancouver. B.C.          This recipe is a simple night quick dessert. In my  foodie experience I try to stay away from meringue, this takes the stress from serving to guests at a dinner party.  ersion of this Philippino classic combo of ingredients . The Place the red mung beans in the bottom of the individual dishes for a special  dinner or in popsicle moulds for a more relaxed atmosphere.      Things You will need:  popsicle moulds and sticks 1 jar of red mung beans for topping 1 package of whipped topping ( prepared as instructed whisk or use hand mixer add Milk in )          Then fold in slowly: 2 Tbsp matcha green tea powder 1\2 a can of condensed milk ( approximately 1\4- 1\2 cup) ...

Beerbatter fish n chips & brusell sprouts

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Bohemian Jai @Feeding time!

Brocoli salad with soynuts and bacon

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Perogy cassrole

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Hibiscus sweet tea

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Hibiscus flowers dried about 3/4 cup I jug of water Honey to sweeten Grated ginger or fresh lime or lemon slice  Place in the fridge over night serve on ice and garnish 

Watermelon basil feta kebobs

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These are a great summer appetizer for barbecues and outdoor entertaining  You will only need  skewers or toothpicks   Watermelon cubes Feta cubed Full basil leaves  Skewer and drizzle with olive oil  salt pepper and balsamic 

Braised Anise Butter Chicken with Jasmine Rice

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Anise Butter chicken with jasmine rice

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Veggie borscht

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Sweet potato latka

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revamped for company 1 sweet potato grated skin on 1-2 eggs beaten 1tsp mrs dash spice blend Salt and pepper Handful of fresh garlic or chives approx 1/4 cup 2tbsp flour  any kind (chickpea or cornmeal work well)     Mix all ingredients and in a hot pan coat bottom with cooking oil  turn down   on med heat  cook until golden with lid partially covered , the trick is to only flip once.  You can use a dinner plate for this. Top with sour cream and grated cheddar

Sweet n sour meatballs

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Stuffed Baked acorn squash

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Kale chips with olive oil and sea salt

 1 bunch of kale off the stem. 1tbsp olive oil Sprinkle of sea salt (can use a Himalayan sea salt)  Bake at 375 until crispy less than 15 min "

Confetti corn muffins

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1 1/2 cups flour  1tsp sugar 2tsp baking powder 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels (or canned) 2 eggs  1/2 cup oil or melted butter Parsley  dried or fresh  3-4 sundried tomatoes finely diced Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or  in a loaf pan for 35 minutes (Variation. Add jalapeños and grated cheddar on top)

Beans and spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce

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Couscous kale salad in a jar. ... Easy lunches to go

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 Easy  left over. Lunch to go Add salad dressing to bottom of jar.  Add rice quinoa or cousccous leftovers  Add veggies  Top with lettuce or mixed greens Add seeds or salad toppers like fried onions, pumpkin seeds raisins etc..    Good to go

Bannock and mixed berry freezer jam

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 In a small pot   Place 1/4 cup sugar or sweeter. And 2 cups of frozen mixed berries and a splash or orange juice . Boil and reduce down on med heat.  BANNOCK  2  -3 cups of all purpose flour as needed 2 packets Dr oteker  baking powder Pinch of salt  1 tablespoon sugar  1/2 cup butter room temperature  1 cup milk Mix dry ingredients, add in wet. Form a dough do not over mix!   In  a 350 degree oven on a overy generously buttered pan  bake  for 35 minutes.  Or pan fry. In oil at 375 degree  until golden brown. ( oil should be half way up the sides of  the dough .  Serve with warm freezer jam Or as a side to soups

Homemade face Masks and scrubs

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For a quick easy  at home self are night... Love yourself...   Option 1: strawberry and sugar scrub Option 2: avocado honey and oatmeal mask Option 3:  tomato and sugar exfoliant                          

Spaghetti and beans with fresh tomato garlic artichoke sauce

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Quick and easy veggie lunch! In a large pot  full of salted water add two handfuls of spaghetti and half a can of kidney beans (white or red)  In another small pot  bring  1/3 cup of Olive oil handful of fresh herbs (basil, oregano etc), a pinch of crushed red chili flakes,1small jar undrained artichoke hearts, and 2 garlic cloves minced add 1-2 large diced tomatoes , cook on med until pastas done drain  and mix together.
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vegan stew

This stew can be done in a crock pot all day on low as the okra will expand or on the stove top quick in 40 minutes. 1 buttercup squash diced 1/2 onion diced 1 tsp ginger grated  1/2 cup green garlic 2 bouillon cubes (go bio vegetable is the best ) 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen okra 2 tsp coriander 2 tsp tumeric (for color) salt pepper to taste

sweet potato gnocchi with eggplant fries and siracha mayo

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aloo goobi and butter chicken with naan

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yumo

veggie flat bread

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Easy weeknight  dinner Ready in 15 minutes and  only  3 ingredients 2 packages of cresent  rolls (pilsbury) bake 10 minutes....  then add 1 tub  veggie or herb n garlic creamcheese... bake until melted. ..  top with : 1 cup broccoli  slaw mix (or fresh sliced veggies)    ****bacon bits optional****

stuffed avacados

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only 3 ingredients.... halved avacados beaten eggs, 1 per 2 halves shredded  cheese for the top some  variations  include   sliced turkey,  ham or  add in fresh herbs  to beaten eggs Slightly hollow out  avacados fillen with sliced turkey or  (no meat veggie option can use vegan cheese if you want )fresh herbs and beaten eggs top with shredded  cheese . Bake at 425° for 15 minutes  covered and 5 minutes to brown the tops. .

cold plates for cold days

treat yourself to a coldplate for me time.......sundried tomato havarti,genoa salami, shredded carrots, tomatoes, triscuits , and artichoke asiago dip.... damn i cant  take a photograph   grr

de constructed rice roll salad

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1 small package of vermacelli , cooled 1cup each carrots,  cucumber,  redpepper julienned 1 avacado sliced  thinly ****vinegarette*** 2tsp sesame oil 2tsp soya sauce 2tsp oyster or fish sauce 3tbs sweet  chili sauce 3 tbs rice wine vinegar **** toppings*** sliced cooled shrimp dried salted kelp sesame seeds