Home sweet home. After driving for several hours yesterday the only thing I was craving was a simple pasta and it truly doesn’t get simpler than this.

The last two weeks were full. I was able to unplug, reset and actually rest. I barely picked up my big camera and instead happily snapped pics with my phone. I had fun creating a few reels and tried not to think of “growth”, “engagement”, and instead worked on releasing it into the wind. I am a recovering alcoholic which means I have a disease of the mind. The alcohol it turns out was the easy thing to lick but the life part, the mind part well I’m still a work in progress. I’ve always wanted to bring my whole self to this platform. The good days and the not so good. Things may have changed here (to the chagrin of so many of us) but that’s ok, I’m still going to show up, create, support and share because I have to believe someone out there needs it. I have migrated lately into a food heavy account but will be shifting to bring you a little more of me. Hopefully some of you resonate with that but for those of you who decide to disconnect, well that ok too. In real life people shift and change, relationships no longer serve and that should totally apply here too❣️

 Home sweet home. After driving for several hours yesterday

Mini kiwis and kefir for the win.. Breaking the fast after a lovely class with the beautiful

 Mini kiwis and kefir for the win.. Breaking the fast after

Last Sunday we went to one of my favourite marches

D7500 and I must say I am very happy with how far I’ve come....

 Last Sunday we went to one of my favourite marches

If I had the choice I’d choose home cooked every single time❤️In the bowl... roasted mini butternut squash, crispy tofu, sautéed peas n onions, spinach, quinoa, poms and avo... The absolute bomb...

 If I had the choice I’d choose home cooked every single

Let me make one thing very clear... I am not in the habit of having forced days off. Quite frankly, I’d rather work. I miss being in the studio, I miss my students.. I miss the craziness of the restaurant..BUT, those that know me well know that I’ve been doing a lot.. Some may argue way too much. Some days I would definitely agree.  So having 3 days to heal after dental surgery is not only needed it’s also welcomed with big ol open arms. I went for a walk today, got my celiac test done & got my iron checked again (5 vials of blood prob not the smartest thing on barely any food but anyhoo)..I went to

_rock_store and got some healing aquamarine and had my first real coffee in a couple of days. Taking time for me with my partner at my side has been exactly what this lil yogi needs💗Now home to make a smoothie~~~~

 Let me make one thing very clear... I am not in the habit

The greatest wealth is health, am I right? Taking my post yoga smoothie to my rooftop today. All the green, all the healthy stuff no compromise on taste. Green tastes good!!

 The greatest wealth is health, am I right? Taking my post

Merry Christmas to you and yours. I wish for all of us the gift of peace, harmony, health and love (and vegan gf pancakes😉)🎄 .

 Merry Christmas to you and yours. I wish for all of us the

F R E N C H Toast🍓🍓🍓 is what's for breakfast....

recipe for basic French toast with a modification. Cashew milk instead of almond😊 I used my fave bread

coconut yogurt, pumpkin seeds and strawberries. Off to teach back to back. 12&1pm

 F R E N C H Toast🍓🍓🍓 is what's for breakfast

No yoga poses, no food shots. Just some awesome nature pics...I’ve  been offline for a few days diving deep into

 with no connectivity. Gotta say it’s been nice not being attached to my phone. I couldn’t resist however turning it on before bed tonight to share some pics of the first week. Tomo is Saturday which means Sunday is a day off. Everything hurts, my knees, hips, low back.. I miss my boys back home like mad but this has been one hell of a training so far with over three weeks to go... I can’t begin to describe the transformation I feel I’m going thru mind body and soul. Some of the best people I could have dreamt to be working and learning with. This gal here is going to be a certified life coach as of this time next week. So much on offer when I get home. Can’t wait to share it all with you.. Satnam✌🏼💙

 No yoga poses, no food shots. Just some awesome nature

I received exactly what I asked for yesterday... and this is breakfast this morning😁 The mister made these delightful vanilla baked donuts with strawberry coconut cream last night and I wanted to wait for the morning light to snap a pic. I’m one fortunate gal... 🌷💗🌷🌷💗🌷💗💗🌷💗

 I received exactly what I asked for yesterday... and this

A little pre-dinner snack on with my man. Cheese and crackers and oven roasted tomatoes for the freaking win. SO GOOD. If you have not tried

yet you're missing out. The red rind cheese is coated in turmeric and paprika and it's the bomb my friends. Time to get all dressed and pretty. We be going out for a fancy tasting menu

 🍽----- wait till they hear we are sober😜-------

 A little pre-dinner snack on with my man. Cheese and

~Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go~ T. S. Eliot ... don’t stop, keep going.. it’s worth it❤️

 ~Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find

Put me in the places you want me to be , with the people you want me to be with, doing the things you want me to do. Use me, use my voice, my strengths, my weaknesses.  Who will you have my meet? Where will you have me go? What will you have me do?  Thank you for the joys and the challenges of my life.. thank you for my life💛 Meet me on the mat today 10am level 2

 Put me in the places you want me to be , with the people

One of the things I love most about my community is the way we support one another. Sure, I’ve run into some a*%holes but who hasn’t? We don’t live in a perfect world. BUT, the people I have been blessed with are seriously my rocks. I can lean in , ask advice, be authentic, fuck up, ask again kind of people and I’d like to think that those people would think the same about me. Find your tribe and love them hard. Tell the people in your community how awesome they are🖤This amazing shot

 One of the things I love most about my community is the way

Dins is ready and tonight’s it’s ALLLLLLL about the carbs🙌🏼🤩 Mama is hangry after a loooong ass day. Not pictured (but going on my story) is the corn on the cob I paired this up with. In the pan>>> garlic scapes and pesto, asparagus, shiitake&cremini, peas, chickpeas, cherry toms(mine are going to be ready sooon🍅), vegan parm

 and baby spinach. I boiled the corn IN the same pot as the pasta (adds a super cool flave to the pasta and limits pots😉) My all time favourite pasta is Tinkyada. It is made with brown rice and has THE BEST texture and doesn’t get mushy. The worst am I right?? YUM.. .

 Dins is ready and tonight’s it’s ALLLLLLL about the carbs🙌🏼🤩

This cake has me feeling all the Christmas feels. My CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE is light and airy with just the right amount of tart and sweet. Literally the best thing I’ve eaten in a very long time. I got a little fancy (tis the season🙂) with the swirl action but if that’s not your jam just layer it on without the design! The recipe is up on the blog, just tap the link in my profile and it will take you directly there🥰

 This cake has me feeling all the Christmas feels. My

Collard green mock tuna wraps with pesto quinoa, creamy garlic dressing, pickled cabbage, fresh mint&basil and cucumber😋 This is all left overs and needed to be consumed. So. Freaking. Good🤩 .

 Lunching like a boss💚 Collard green mock tuna wraps with

I looked everywhere today for gf bow tie  pasta and I’m kinda glad I didn’t find it! Instead, I made this gorgeous spring vegetable pesto quinoa salad. Ramps, peas, shrooms, asparagus, sprouts, spinach, pine nuts, avocado, watermelon radish and my homemade pesto🌱

 I looked everywhere today for gf bow tie  pasta and I’m

Give me a hot plate and I’m a happy traveller. Steel cut oats after a beautiful flow

 this morning. Working with the water element for the new moon tomorrow I worked on releasing all energy that hasn’t been serving my highest good and calling in powerful intentions to rise up and vibrate higher. With breakie under my belt I’m headed to the ocean to wash it all away. Pura Vida🙌🏼

 Give me a hot plate and I’m a happy traveller. Steel cut

Mmmmmmmmmm-K... Not sure WHY it’s taken me so long to get back to Tacos but here we are! While I was teaching the mister made

Taco Meat and holy shit is it GOOD. I made the Green Tahini dressing by

and also nearly lost my shit it’s just that good💚I paired our tacos with homemade pickled cabbage, sautéed mushrooms and spinach,

.mexican.food guacamole and spicy salsa morita sauce. Currently in a taco coma and ain’t mad about it😉

 Mmmmmmmmmm-K... Not sure WHY it’s taken me so long to get

Had a craving for NEATballs today and with today’s weather they were the perfect comfort food.  Lentil and mushroom neatballs, homemade tomato sauce, gf casserece, spinach and

_foods shaved parm! So yummy. Happy Sunday everyone! .

 Had a craving for NEATballs today and with today’s weather

this evening. So good to be back, although very odd to be there as a guest and not the Manager. I found myself wanting to “check the book”, greet guests at the door and answer the phone.. old habits die hard I guess. The restaurant industry will always be a part of me. It was the only business I ever knew. The call to open my own vegan cafe is still bubbling away in my body. But not yet.. there is still so much travel, photography, learning, and teaching to do. For now I will enjoy being the guest and appreciating the gorgeous vegan and gf offerings (modified with love ~ thank you

 thanks for saving us the best seats in town😘 ..

 The mister and I had a lovely dins @quantobastato this

I learn many awesome things from all you lovely people but one of the best tricks I’ve learned of late comes from the duo

_ 🌿Trimming collards will never be the same! Turn the collard over, cut stalk and then slide sharp knife along the spine to remove. Leaving collard INTACT for rolling! Maybe this isn’t new to you but it sure was to me😊Tonight I made falafel and stuffed the crap out of these leaves. Beet hummus

_sante , tahini dressing, house pickled cabbage, 🥑🥒🌶and pea shoots🌱Yum🤤

 I learn many awesome things from all you lovely people but

Chia pudding for breakfast and true cinnamon because it’s simply the best.  Packed full of protein, omegas and fibre it truly is a superfood and after the nights sleep I had I need it!! Hate to say it but I can’t have coffee past 1pm it messes with my sleep😫Anyhoo...! Coffee to the rescue lol🙄  I’ve got a big week so check out my schedule

oday I’ve got 4 >>12:15, 5:15, 6:30, 7:45 all @iamyogatoronto 😅 See you soon...

 Chia pudding for breakfast and true cinnamon because it’s

Reflecting on 2018...The highs, the lows,  that weren’t really lows but more growth and realizing where more growth is required. Sending breath into all the bits and pieces and making space for it all. My 44th trip around the sun in 4 days, 7th year of starting my life over. Lots of gratitude, oodles of hope and excitement for what the future holds✨

 Reflecting on 2018...The highs, the lows,  that weren’t

This is what days off look like... Lazy mornings over foamy cashew milk and cinnamon coffee, and a stacked lil bowl of goodness. Cornmeal and blueberry muffins, coconut kefir, almond butter, Ontario strawberries, and nana.. going to practice with my mister by my side and no schedule for the rest of the day.. deeeeeep sigh😍One day off is not nearly enough but I’ll take it! Happy Sunday people❤️ I am wishing you all a day of whatever TF ya want😍

 This is what days off look like... Lazy mornings over foamy

Hi guys! Happy Friday!! I’m popping in here to show you my masterpiece😄 I made this deeeeeelicious pecan pie and used

 date sugar instead of cane sugar and the results are ahhhhhmazing. Pecan pie has my HEART and  can’t wait to share it with the family for dinner tomorrow night. What is your favourite dessert?!

 Hi guys! Happy Friday!! I’m popping in here to show you my

When a water main bursts outside your front door and forces you to go to

 💚💚💚 Loving what you’ve done with my fave Allstar salad with addition of shaved Brussel sprout and broccoli! Nom... .

 When a water main bursts outside your front door and forces

I didn’t have the greatest week this week. According to what you normally see from me life is pretty damn good. It’s fucking great actually but this week was less than that and by a long shot. Emotionally I went through a door that I hadn’t been presented with before ever reminding me that I have a disease of perception. Alcohol and drugs were the tipping point for me 6 years ago. It was the ending and the beginning all at once. Work I needed to do and still do goes far and beyond me giving up the vino. And still.... I saw this tattooed on

_mckowen and I so got it. And still.. I am here, I am strong, I am healthy, I am pure love. But I am and always be a woman in recovery of many things and those things keep revealing themselves. Lucky me. Lucky us. The fact that I get to witness my demons and face them head on with fierce determination and so much love.  Let me always come back to that please-Love❤️

 I didn’t have the greatest week this week. According to

~The sun will rise and set regardless. What we choose to do with the light while it’s here is up to us. Journey wisely. ~ Alex Elle

Spreading my wings unapologetically and allowing myself the freedom to fly. Happy Monday people. I wish you all a kick ass week❤️ .

 ~The sun will rise and set regardless. What we choose to do

Meditation Monday... How’s the day going so far? Check in with yourself today and when needed take a couple of minutes to stop, drop, and meditate. Even if it’s one full minute to breathe in and breathe out. My go to when I was running the restaurant was to go to the bathroom and sit on the toilet for two minutes and breathe, recite positive affirmations and bring myself back to present moment by breathing. It is so easy to let shit get away from you in stressful moments. But there is always a place to come to, Back to yourself.. Happy Monday beautiful people. See you a bit later

 Meditation Monday... How’s the day going so far? Check in

Nothing says FriYAY like pizza!!!! I am thrilled it’s the weekend and even tho we aren’t going anywhere or doing anything the weather is gorgeous and the mister has time off🌱🌱

This pizza was absolutely perfect. I whipped up a scape and black garlic pesto and to add to the top and holy moly was it good!!!!

~pesto >>2 cloves black garlic, 10 garlic scapes, handful spinach, 1/2 lemon, handful pine nuts, 1 tbsp nooch, sea salt, chili flakes, black pepper and olive oil🌱