Cozy vibes in a mug. That’s basically what this concoction is. This makes a couple of servings to either sip through the morning or over a few days. WHAT YOU NEED 3 Cups Oat Milk 1 Cup Water 1.5 Tsp Ground Turmeric 1 Tsp Ground Ginger 1.5 Tbsp Maple Syrup 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil (Hardened…
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Rosy Smoothie Bowl
A pretty, and sweet start to your morning! This one is for all those berry lovers out there. What you need 1 frozen Banana 1 cup frozen Strawberries 1/2 cup frozen Raspberries 1 pitted date Spoonful of any kind of nut butter (I use this one from Costco, but almond or sunflower seed butter would…
Savoury Baked Tofu
This is a super quick and easy recipe to make. It will up the ante on your tofu game – I promise you. Some might describe this tofu to have an “umami” flavour. What I found great about this recipe was that it took no time at all and was well worth it in the…
Buddha Dressing
If you ask anyone who’s eaten lunch around me this past year, they will tell you I have this dressing on my salads at least 4 days a week. It’s the perfect combination of savoury flavours and works well with all sorts of salad fixings. It literally takes 13 seconds to put together (I timed…
24 Hours on the Juan de Fuca Trail
I am situated here on Vancouver Island for the summer. Before I started my Clinical rotation, my friend and I decided to head west and get a little taste of the Juan de Fuca Trail. Due to time restraints, we could only afford the minuscule 24 hours at this place.
6 Days Trekking in Assiniboine
I have done a lot of hikes in my life so far, but this one in particular blew it out of the ball park for me. Assiniboine Provincial Park is situated nice and snug on the British Columbia and Alberta border. The route we took started us in Banff National Park, then we entered into…
10 Tips to Eat Right in the Backcountry
One of the FAQ’s that I’m often asked is what I eat when I back country camp. Well, a lot of the food I eat depends on three things: Will it fuel me? Can I cook it out of 1 pot? and is it light? Most people think it’s hard enough to cook a meal…
Mt. Robson Provincial Park | Berg Lake Trail
I came home last week from two amazing, life changing weeks. I spent them deep in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Hiking to Berg Lake was one of two treks we did.
Omega Loaded Granola
This yummy mix of goodness is loaded with omega-rich ingredients! I also like to call this my “low-‘nola” because it’s low on the sugar side. Instead of using regular oil or butter, I’ve chosen to use coconut oil instead. After a few trials, I’ve come to realize the coconut oil actually makes it more crunchy…
15 Tips for Winter Camping
1) Research Weather and Avalanche Conditions Even if the forecast doesn’t call for avalanche warnings, if you’re planning on touring, snowshoeing or camping in a potential “at risk” area, be sure you book avalanche kits well in advance – especially if it’s a weekend. In peak season, sometimes MEC (or other outdoor stores) can run…
Charlotte Heffelfinger 