What is intention setting? Intention setting has been a ritual of mine for as long as I can remember. You could say that I’ve been intention setting my whole life, whether it be a note on my iPhone, goal setting with my friends or boyfriend, in a conversation at a party or with parents, or […]

To have a good salad, you need a good dressing. I am a big advocate for delicious salad dressings. This zesty tahini dill dressing is no exception, it’s jam-packed with delicious zesty flavours and nutrients. What’s up with dill? Dill is a herb that I avoided for years unless it was served with a lemon […]

This creamy pumpkin pasta is next level… It is the creamiest pasta I have ever made – made with blended cashews, lots of spices and a not-so-secret ingredient…pumpkin! Pasta is a common easy dinner in our house, it’s something that I’ve been making for years and years just because it’s so simple to throw together […]

What’s more festive than a plate of lemon coconut energy (snow)balls? Not much!  These snowballs are the perfect snack for holiday parties, to keep in your purse during long work days or to grab in between meals. They are packed with healthy fats and protein to keep you satiated through snack times. They also make […]

The most delicious (and nutritious!) recipe to come to The Pure Life blog this year.  I fell in love with collard wraps at a local raw vegan eatery here in Vancouver. The obsession became even more real when Ali and I spent a weekend up at Wanderlust festival this summer in Whistler, BC. We ate […]

I used to be addicted to coffee. I’ve been there, and I know exactly what it’s like to wake up and reach for a coffee first thing in the morning to get my day started. I want to share my caffeine journey and the benefits of matcha as this is a frequented question on the […]

This tea will make you want to curl up on the sofa with a good book and a blanket, it’s just that good. This immunity tea is my saviour during the colder winter months and it’s something I’ve been drinking for years now to help combat flu and cold viruses. I am seriously in love […]

Let me tell you, I’ve become kind of a pro at hiding vegetables in food. This hidden veggie pasta sauce is perfect for picky eaters, children and those days where you just don’t feel like eating vegetables! I’ve been meaning to share this recipe for ages, as it’s been a recipe that has stuck with […]

Mmm, there is nothing cosier than a bowl of soup on a cold winter night! Especially when it’s homemade and packed with delicious warming flavours. This yellow lentil and lemon soup is: easy to make makes the perfect lunch or dinner and packs great as leftovers packed with protein and fibre-rich lentils  cooked with warming […]

We all know and have heard of the amazing benefits of yoga retreats, or any retreat for that matter. We see them plastered all over Instagram and hear about them in conversation with our yogi friends.  It’s no surprise that yoga retreats are: relaxing, restorative and healing rejuvenating, inspiring and spiritual a great opportunity to […]