Pangea Organics from The Pretty Secrets

Hey Friends,
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to win a Pangea Organics Give-Away from Edmonton blogger, The Pretty Secrets. I was so thrilled, as Give-Aways always seem like something you enter and never win! I'd love to share with you what I received!

I really enjoy all 3 of these products, especially because lavender is one of my favourite scents and cardamom one of my favourite spices. I feel very spoiled indeed! I think my absolute favourite would have to be the lip chap. It does such a great job of keeping my very dry lips feeling hydrated and smelling like heaven. The bar soap comes in a close 2nd!

A big thanks to Pangea Organics and The Pretty Secrets!

Thanks for reading!

Love,
CP

The First Snow

Here are some shots from this beautiful morning we are having on Vancouver Island.

I hope everyone is staying warm! Have a lovely weekend!

Love,
CP

Picture Post: October

[ First batch of pumpkins.]

[ I'm so thankful playing dress up is my job.]

[Yummy Zucchini Crust Pizza that I made. Recipe here.]

 [ Me and my pals, Brian and Jason! From Friends of the 40s.]

[ I dog-sat these two beauties, Atom & Edith. Miss the wee fur balls.]

[ More vintage hair for a Rocky Horror Picture Show event.]

 [ I am obsessed with these Samoa Bars. Recipe here.]

[Remi and I were mimes for Halloween!]

[ More Pumpkins. Yes, I carved the Deathly Hallows pumpkin.]

Here are some of my favourite memories from October! It feels so far away now! 

Thanks for tuning in! 

Love, 

CP  

A Fresh Coat

All images found on Pinterest. 

It's starting to get colder and colder here in Canada, which makes me wish I had all of these beautiful coats! 

Which is your favourite? 

Love, 

CP

Recipes of the Week: Part 6

Cauliflower, Kale & Chickpea Curry by The First Mess
+ This is a very hearty recipe.
+ I added extra potatoes and cauliflower.
+ I also added a bit of cumin and turmeric, because I found the recipes just a little bland.
- I couldn't find the Tuscan kale at my grocery store, so I just used regular kale and it still tasted lovely!

Coconut Butter Brownies by Coconut Almond Recipes

+ Super light and fluffy treats that aren't too sweet. 

- Personally I would have liked them to be a little more chocolatey. Next time I might try adding some cocoa powder as well.

+ I would highly recommend using parchment paper, instead of just oiling the pan. It's always a safe bet for an easy clean.  

- The only dark chocolate I had, had almonds in it. Hopefully they didn't throw off the recipe too much. 

+ They taste really great when fresh out of the oven and also after they've been in the fridge. 

- I would make these again with a few tweaks. 

Flourless Thumbprint Cookies by Oh She Glows

+ Ok, I think these could be fantastic. I didn't have any jam, so I just used peanut butter and honey. They were pretty dry, but even so they disappeared quite quickly. 

+ They are super easy and fast to make.

+ Definitely gonna try these again when I have jam. 

Here are my Pinterest finds from last week, clearly I was craving all of the sweets! With it being Halloween and temptation lurking in every corner, it was hard to stay on track! I think that's why I was dying to try all of these healthier options. I also made Samoa Bars that were SO tasty I gave them their own post! You can check them out here! 

Recipe Ranking:

#1 Coconut Butter Brownies by Coconut Almond Recipes

#2 Cauliflower, Kale & Chickpea Curry by The First Mess

#3 Flourless Thumbprint Cookies by Oh She Glows

Just a heads up, there might not be very many new recipes next week as I am trying to use up all the food I have before moving once again! 

Love,

CP

"Samoa" Bars

Ok, so this recipe is a game changer for me, folks. As many of you know, I have a wicked sweet tooth, I absolutely love all things chocolate and peanut butter, especially when they're combined. Over the past few years I have slowly been gathering clean eating recipes that satisfy these cravings in a healthy way. This is probably my favourite out of them all!

Let me introduce to you the "Samoa" Bar! They are coconut-y, chocolate-y goodness wrapped into one little bar, and there is nothing artificial about them! They are simple and delicious! You have natural peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, rolled oats, cocoa powder, ground flax seeds, vanilla, and of course shredded unsweetened coconut.

I followed THIS recipe, with only a minor alteration. I just used a tablespoon of coconut oil instead of 1/4 cup.

These are a healthier and more natural sweet treat that's packed with lots of great energy. Just a note. Even though you will want to eat them all at once, try and keep them as a special treat. Eating about three bars will almost equal the same amount of calories, as roughly one healthy meal. One "Samoa" bar equals about 126 calories (I cut my batches into about 15 bars). So try eating just one for a treat or after a really good work out!

Are you excited to try them? Let me know what you think!

Love,
CP