Fettuccine alla Vodka ~ with Crispy Pancetta & Spring Onions (Gluten & Dairy-Free!)

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What’s not to love about a generous bowl of fettuccine tossed in a creamy vodka sauce?
Better yet, here is my gluten, dairy and guilt free version! So what makes this non-dairy version creamy?

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Oregano & Garlic Polenta Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce

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When you dip, I dip, we dip…

Golden and crispy on the outside while soft on the inside, polenta fries are the perfect alternative to French fries. Move over Ketchup, this time it’s Marinara’s turn!

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Microgreens Salad with Crispy Tofu Croutons

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Recently, while visiting my local health food grocer, I stumbled across a box full of bagged microgreens. I had never used them before so I decided to purchase them, as they were just too darn cute and colourful to pass up. Perfect as a garnish I thought to myself! Little, delicate edible gardens.

When I sprinkled the microgreens on my supper that evening, I was surprised by how flavourful they were. I took at closer look at the label to find that the mix comprised of baby sunflower shoots, pea shoots, radishes, beets, mustard, and kale.
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Chocolate Layered Cake topped with a Caramel Crown (Gluten & Dairy-Free)

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Is that chocolate I smell?

I just baked a fluffy, delightful hunk of a chocolate cake. And while my kitchen is currently filled with the sweet fragrance of cocoa, nevertheless our neighbourhood almost always wears this scent. The reason being is that we live next door to a chocolate factory. On a good day, (also known as a windy day) it is especially chocolaty smelling. It’s a Willy Wonka dream come true, minus those super creepy Oompa Loompas.

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Gift ideas for Mother’s Day

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Mama, Mutter, Mum, Mati, Mãe. Whatever you call her by, remember to celebrate her today and tomorrow. While mother’s day is celebrated throughout the world, if you live in North America, Australia or New Zealand, Mother’s day officially falls on May 11th for 2014.

This year, give your mom a homemade gift you know she’ll love and the most important gift of all – time.

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