[Shown here with My Favorite Tofu Scramble and Grainfree Fluffy Pancakes from The Sweet Life.] When I was a kid, my dad (a butcher) would literally “bring home the bacon” every weekend. Because he worked 6 days a week, Sunday brunch was sacrosanct as family time. Brunch was an occasion to share significant events from […]
40+ Patriotic Eats for Canada Day and Independence Day
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
[Chaser engaged in one of her favorite summer activities] One of the (many) things I love about summer is all the long weekends. (Seriously, shouldn’t there be at least one long weekend per month? It would make the calendar year SO much more appealing). This weekend here in Canada, it’s Canada Day (July 1st), […]
40+ Ideas for Mother’s Day Brunch
May 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s almost Mother’s Day! Will you be celebrating this year? While the kitchen is no longer the sole domain of “Mother” nowadays, I bet she’d still love a break from cooking on her special day. Why not prepare one of these special recipes for your beloved Mama, and show her how much you care? Here […]
40+ Sugar-Free Sweets for Valetine’s Day (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
January 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s almost time for Chocolate Day Long-Stemmed Roses Day Cheesy Greeting Card Day Valentine’s Day, which means eating way more sweet stuff than you may be used to. Ever since I started an anti-candida diet back in 2009, I’ve sought out healthy, low glycemic treats for the Day of Love each year. I mean, if […]
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
November 9, 2017 by 23 Comments
[Perfect as a holiday dessert or snack, you’ll want to keep a constant stock of these Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles around! Even better, they’re vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free, optionally nut-free, yeast-free, and low glycemic. Suitable for all stages on an anti-candida diet.] As anyone who knows me can […]
Creamy Coleslaw (Dairy-free, Egg-free, Grain-free, Sugar-free)
September 9, 2017 by 3 Comments
[Every home should have at least one recipe for a perfect, classic Creamy Coleslaw. I’m guessing this will become yours, too. Creamy Coleslaw is vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free, optionally nut-free, yeast-free, and low glycemic. Suitable for all stages (when made without fruit) on an anti-candida diet.] Whenever a magazine or website features […]
Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Plant-Based Father’s Day Recipes
June 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
I was that kid in high school and university that everyone hated because I always got my essays done early. While my friends were pulling all-nighters on the weekend before a due date, I was out partying and whooping it up (though, as it turned out, in the company of strangers–since my friends were home […]
Summer Long Weekend Recipe Ideas
May 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s officially BBQ season! Maybe you’re having the family over for an outdoor picnic. Or maybe you’re heading north to open up the cottage. But what will you eat? Here’s a list of some of my favorite anti-candida recipes for a summer long weekend from the blog. These will work when you’re grilling, setting out […]
Beans-Free Hummus
April 29, 2017 by 3 Comments
[If you’re looking for a different kind of dip, this Beans-Free Hummus is not only vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free; it’s also free of eggs, soy, nuts and yeast. Low glycemic, Paleo, keto AND anti-candida, it’s perfect for all stages of an anti-candida diet.] Comprehensive. Informative. Droolworthy. Gorgeous. Engaging. High-Fat. My pal Leanne’s new book, […]
Super Healthy Chocolate Shake from 40 Days of Green Smoothies
January 7, 2017 by 5 Comments
[Start the year with a focus on simplicity in food! This delightful, super healthy Chocolate Shake is vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free, nut-free and yeast-free–and it’s also super simple to make! Suitable for Stage 2 and beyond on an anti-candida diet.] As I’ve gotten older, one of the principles I’ve striven to adopt is […]
Hi! I'm Ricki, cookbook author, professional recipe developer, holistic nutritionist and anti-candida crusader. Let me show you how easy it is to eat plant-based, sugar-free, gluten free food that tastes great! 
