If you’ve been reading my site for any length of time, you already know I’m a huge fan of Alisa Fleming from Go Dairy Free. I first met Alisa over 10 years ago (hard to believe, now!), when I was just starting out on the blogging scene and Alisa was already a seasoned professional. I […]
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 […]
Two Toned Potato Pancakes (Latkes)
December 6, 2017 by 12 Comments
[Latkes are great for Hanukkah, but this version is so yummy, you’ll want to eat them all year round. These Two Toned Potato Pancakes are vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free, nut-free and yeast-free. Suitable for Stage 2 and beyond on an anti-candida diet.] The weekend began like most other mornings: a wet, cold nose against […]
Cauliflower Tots with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
November 23, 2017 by
[Perfect bite-sized snack, appetizer or side dish, these Cauliflower Tots with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce are vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free, yeast-free, and low glycemic. Suitable for all stages on an anti-candida diet.] Those of you who’ve been following me for a while may already know that my mom died fairly […]
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 […]
Parsley Quinoa Tabbouleh from Protein from Plants
July 20, 2017 by 11 Comments
I clearly remember that day back in 2003 when, as a keen, bright-eyed student at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, we learned about macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. “All foods contain all three macronutrients to some degree,” my instructor said. “It’s just a matter of ratio. So, for instance, most plants are low in […]
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 […]
Quinoa Salad with Buckwheat and Goji Berries
May 4, 2017 by 3 Comments
[This light and subtly spiced salad is a perfect side dish for any meal and is always a hit at potlucks and BBQs. It’s vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free and yeast-free. Suitable for Stage 2 and beyond on an anti-candida diet.] I remember very clearly the first time I tasted quinoa: there […]
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! 
