Author: Lily

 This is great smoothie to serve during Halloween. We’ve turned our crowd favourite “boosted banana smoothie” into this freaky “Monster Milk” and really had some fun with it, by adding whipped cream and crushed Oreos as “dirt” on the top. Don’t forget a spooky straw! It’s a great snack to offer to get kids into the spirit of Halloween before trick or treating, that helps fill them up and give them some much needed fibre to balance out all of that sugar!   You’ll Need… 1 frozen banana 1 cup baby spinach 1 tsp cinnamon 1 Tbs maple syrup 1/2 cup unsweetened greek…

The Philadelphia Eagles placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve on Saturday, October 17, 2026, after a blood clot that initially appeared as a superficial issue in his left calf progressed into a far more serious condition. Later testing revealed deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning clots had traveled to both of his lungs. The reigning Super Bowl LIX MVP is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season while undergoing anticoagulation treatment. A joint statement from the Eagles and Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn, confirmed that he is clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations, but…

When Indian Oven closed its long-time home on East Main Street in downtown Columbus, the city lost a favorite Indian eatery. But fortunately that space hasn’t remained empty for long, as Sitara Fine Indian Cuisine & Bar has now opened there! Sitara turned over the space pretty quickly, with new floors, seating, accent walls, and lighting. Sitara features a full bar menu with cocktails, wine, plus Indian and American beers. We tasted the Bombay Tom Collins and the Indian Manhattan. And they have non-alcoholic beverages like chai, lassis, sodas, or this rich mango milkshake. We started with chicken pakora, little…

We’ve turned our favourite bliss ball recipe into a healthy fun Halloween inspired snack! Perfect for a touch of fun in the lunchbox or serve them up at a class party.   Ingredients (Makes 21) 13 meedjol dates – pitted 1 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup desiccated coconut  2 tsp coco powder 3 TBS light coconut milk   Place all ingredients in a food processor and blitz until smooth. Shape into small round balls with your hands .  1. After rolling your bliss balls, dip them in melted chocolate. 2. Add wings : cut an Oreo in half and press…

I learned this beef tagine from the auntie I stayed with while working in Morocco, who made it to welcome guests. Tender beef chuck, carrots, potatoes, and chickpeas braise in a Dutch oven with warm spices, finished with sweet dried fruit. You don’t need a ceramic tagine to make it! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond A Moroccan Auntie’s Beef Tagine, Made Simple A ceramic or clay tagine is the emblem of Moroccan cuisine. With its recognizable cone-shaped lid, this pot is used to cook all kinds of flavorful stews. The meal you make in a tagine is also called a tagine,…

These low carb chocolate pumpkin muffins combine rich chocolate flavor with pumpkin pie spice for a delicious fall breakfast, afternoon snack, or dessert. Made with coconut flour and flaxseed meal, they’re gluten-free and made without added sugar. From Chocolate Pumpkin Bread to Pumpkin Muffins I adapted this pumpkin muffin recipe from my low carb chocolate pumpkin bread, which I originally published back in 2016. Chocolate and pumpkin are such a delicious combination, and turning that bread into individual muffins makes it easy to portion out a batch for the week. The cocoa powder brings the chocolate flavor, while canned pumpkin…

The secret to making this lemony chickpea orzo soup creamy isn’t dairy—you actually get that creaminess from pureeing a bit of the soup with some tahini. This is one soup we make often as the cold weather settles in. Soup season is here again and I was so excited to bring this lemony chickpea orzo soup back into my dinner rotation. The combo of lemon and fresh dill is so good in this one I recently shared this one on social media as the latest in my No Boring Beans series and you all loved it just as much! The…

Most of us have been brushing our teeth for as long as we can remember, so it’s easy to assume we’ve got it all figured out. A quick brush in the morning, another before bed, and perhaps some mouthwash for good measure. But there’s a difference between brushing your teeth and actually cleaning them properly, and that difference can have a surprisingly big impact on your health. Your mouth is home to millions of bacteria, and while many are harmless, others contribute to tooth decay, gum disease, and persistent bad breath. Keeping them under control doesn’t require an elaborate routine,…

Having a supply of emergency foods to keep at home can be helpful if unexpected events disrupt your usual shopping routine. This emergency food list includes 10 simple cupboard staples, from peanut butter and crackers to tinned tuna and fruit, plus a free printable emergency food checklist to help you prepare your own emergency food cupboard. 10 Emergency Foods to Keep at Home If you had to prepare meals at home without being able to visit the shops, what foods would you want in your cupboard? Having a selection of everyday foods stored at home can make things easier if…

This fall, we’re ditching the cabbage and using brussels sprouts and kale as the base for slaw. This fall-inspired kale, celery, and Brussels sprouts slaw can be served alone or as a side dish for your go-to cozy fall dishes. This post is sponsored by Dandy® Fresh Produce. Who says you have to make slaw with cabbage? Don’t get me wrong, I love a tangy coleslaw (no mayo please!). But with the change from summer to fall it felt like a good time to embrace a new slaw base. Plus, I was feeling inspired by the brussels sprouts slaw from…