
Soak This! ~ Why and How To Soak Grains, Nuts, Seeds and Legumes
Ever notice that after you eat certain “health” foods you feel really bloated? Or maybe you have a really hard time digesting them? Well, there’s a good reason for that! Whole grains (as well as nuts, seeds, beans and legumes) can cause digestive issues when prepared improperly, which unfortunately, most people do. You may or may not have heard of lectins or the benefits of soaking. Or maybe you’ve heard about soaking but are unsure why or what you should be doing. OK, SO WH

Lentil Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Broccoli Mash
This is one of my favourite dishes to make on a Sunday. I do everything except bake it. That way, when I get home from work on Monday, all I have to do is throw it in the oven! It makes enough to last up to three nights. But if you aren’t a fan of eating the same thing multiple nights in a row, you can split the pie into two dishes and freeze one before baking it, for a pre-made, ready-to-bake dinner in the future. I "created" this recipe by combining 2 separate recipes toget