Ghee 101: The How, The What, And The Why
Have you ever tried making pancakes? If you have, you’ll know to make the batter, heat up the pan, add a slab of butter to said pan, wait a few…
The Healthy Treat You’ll Want To Indulge In: Chickpea Cookie Dough
Childhood me ate cookie dough all the time. This was utterly delicious but doesn't make you feel great. Nowadays, while adult me still loves dough, I have learned to eat…
Sprouted Grain Breads: Are They Healthier?
These days, sprouted grain breads are sprouting up all over grocery store shelves (literally). While non-sprouted grain breads still have their places, sprouted grain breads are slowly but surely establishing…
Take A Break From Instagram And Try A Digital Detox
This past weekend I tried a “digital detox”. If you don’t know what this is, it’s where you designate a certain amount of time without screen time. With some digital…
Easy 2-Ingredient DIY Cleaning Solution
Cleaning solutions can be pretty intense. Whether they’re bleach-based or random mixes of unpronounceable chemicals, ones that demolish everything in sight can be a bit sketchy. If you’re like me,…
Yams Vs. Sweet Potatoes: What’s The Difference?
Of all the tubers, sweet potatoes are probably my favourite. I add them as a banana replacement in smoothies, use them in casseroles, and even add ‘em to veggie burgers…
Meal Planning 101: Eighteen Tips For A Simple Week Of Meals
Meal planning is a great way to help reduce food waste, especially if you can use the same ingredients multiple times, and factor in using your leftovers as well. This means you'll also…
How Blush Lane Reduces Food Waste
Food waste in Canada is a big problem. A huge one actually. Did you know that we waste $31 billion in food each year? That’s almost 40% of all food…
A Low-Sugar Smoothie: Skip Banana, Add Cauliflower!
You’ve probably read about it in a recent recipe or on your favourite food blogger’s feed. No, it’s not a new superfood that’s popped up on the market (we’re looking…
Avoid Winter’s Wrath With These Winter Skin Care Tips
If you’re like me, your skin gets really, really dry in the winter. In previous years, I reacted to this cold weather scaly-skin phenomenon by slathering on my ineffective water-based…
Craving A Reset? Try Our Winter Green Smoothie
Well, the holidays are over and for some, it’s time for a reset. If you don’t feel like doing juice or soup cleanses, no problem - they’re not for everyone.…
Hibiscus: Some Say It’s The “New Matcha” – Blush Lane
You may have seen “hibiscus” being thrown around lately; it’s up and coming on the health scene. You’ll often find its characteristic vibrant red hue in tea, kombucha, water kefir,…
Easy, Breezy, Holiday Cranberry Tart Recipe – Blush Lane
When we think of cranberries, the first thing that comes to mind is likely cranberry sauce (that or the band, either one). Other popular ways to consume this vibrant berry…
A Vegan Charcuterie Board: Your New Favourite Holiday Appy
During the holidays, dinner parties and potlucks are on the rise. While it’d be nice to arrive at a party empty-handed (because I can be lazy like that), more often…
What’s Water Kefir And Why Should You Drink It?
Traditionally, kefir originated as a probiotic-rich milk drink in the Caucasus Mountains. It’s been around since the 1800s and was made by mixing cow, goat, or sheep milk with a…
3 Reasons Why We’re Buzzin’ About Honey
Honey has been around for years. It's a sweet viscous substance produced by bees, and since the dawn of time (okay, not that long but still) we've often used it…
Why Turmeric Is One Of The World’s Healthiest Foods + Golden Milk
Turmeric is the spice that everyone’s talking about. To get a bit of background, turmeric comes from the Curcuma family. It’s bright orange in colour, is mildly aromatic (with a…