Explore British Columbia, Canada – Victoria: Hatley Castle
Welcome to Hatley Castle! Location: 2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2 Website: http://hatleypark.ca/ Hours of operation: Entrance Fee: Yes. Click here […]
Meat Free Monday: Mediterranean Green Beans and Tomato Salad (Oven and Stove-Top Method)
Go clean and green with this simple Mediterranean Green Beans and Tomato Salad. It’s crunchy delicious, with a nice pickled taste from […]
[VIDEO] Small Batch Sesame Burger Buns (Makes 4)
Homemade soft and fluffy Sesame Burger Buns made possible with this simple recipe. Conquer your fear of homemade yeast bread, with this […]
Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
This Grilled Hawaiian Chicken BBQ is tender and juicy, with the right level of sweetness and heat. Chicken BBQ reminds me of […]
Friday Drink Day – Papaya and Mango Slushie
Friday Drinks and Frozen Day ♥♥ With the weather getting warmer and warmer everyday, I think we could all agree that we […]
[VIDEO] Explore Mexico: Let’s go to Xcaret Mexico! Nature at it’s BEST!
Xcaret Park is located in the beautiful Riviera Maya, only a few minutes south of Playa del Carmen. It was considered as […]
13 Everything Blueberry Recipes
Welcome Blueberry Season Fresh Blueberry … Eat them fresh, bake them, or cook them. However you like it, these 13 Blueberry Desserts […]
Meat Free Monday: Go Clean and Green with Green Goddess Crunch Sandwich
Not all green are created equal. I run away from some green stuff, but there are some green foods that are visually […]
[VIDEO] Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
This Grilled Chicken Teriyaki is tender juicy with nice level of saltiness and sweetness, a little bit of heat and a smokey […]
Gluten Free & Vegan Blueberry Crisp for Two
From Strawberry Crisp, I am now moving on to another Summer favorite fruit, Blueberry. Today’s post is about Blueberry Crisp (the same […]
Dairy Free Nothing but Fruit Popsicles (No Refined Sugar Added)
Friday Frozen Day ♥♥ With the weather getting warmer and warmer everyday, I think we could all agree that we need something […]
[VIDEO] Explore British Columbia – Whistler: Alpine Hiking
Welcome to Whistler I love to hike, but doing Alpine Hiking in Whistler, BC is better than any other kind of hiking […]
5 Fruit Filled Crumb Bars, Perfect for Summer Baking
Fruit filled Crumb Bars are one heavenly treat during Summer. But if you can make different variation by just using simple tart […]
Meat Free Monday: Grilled Chimichurri Vegetable Kebabs
Colorful and delicious Vegetable Kebabs seasoned with homemade Chimichurri Sauce is something that I love to make during grilling season. It’s a […]
Single Serving Blueberry Banana Oatmeal
Hey guys! It’s Summer in Vancouver which means fresh Summer fruits. It’s Blueberry season and so expect more blueberry recipe your way. […]
Peach Galette, No Fuzz Free Form Pie
Galette or Rustic Pie is a MUST dessert during Summer, that along with crumble, crisp, pie and cobbler. It’s easy to prepare, […]
Friday Drink Day – Cold Brew Peach & Mint Iced Tea
Friday Drink Day ♥♥ With the weather getting warmer and warmer everyday, I think we could all agree that we need something that will cool us off and keep us feeling refresh. Since it is Summer, I am making a seasonal post just for the Summer season and this will happen on Fridays. I am […]
[VIDEO] Explore British Columbia – Whistler: Harmony Trail
Welcome to Whistler You can never have to much hiking during the Summer, this is why once Summer starts, I also start […]
Meat Free Monday: Baked Cauliflower Teriyaki with Teriyaki Sesame Sauce
Simply Baked Cauliflower Teriyaki coated with sweet and salty sesame teriyaki sauce and topped with sesame seed.It’s baked, not fried which made […]
Cilantro-Lime Rice (Stove Top & Rice Cooker Method)
Simply flavored Cilantro Lime Rice is one way to bring your usual rice into the next level. It’s a rice cooked with […]
[VIDEO] Salmon and Asparagus Foil Pack
This easy prep Salmon and Asparagus Foil Pack is absolutely delicious. It’s super juicy and it comes around in less than 1 […]
[VIDEO] Friday Drink Day – Single Serving Blueberry Banana Smoothie
Friday Drinks and Frozen Day♥♥ With the weather getting warmer and warmer everyday, I think we could all agree that we need […]
Strawberry Shortbread Cheese Tart
This Strawberry Shortbread Cheese Tart is pure Summer indulgence of fresh sweet Strawberry. The base was a creamy buttery homemade Shortbread Crust […]
[VIDEO] Explore British Columbia, Canada – Victoria: Unwind at the Beautiful Downtown of Victoria & MORE!
Welcome to Victoria, the City of Garden If you happen to be in BC, Canada or a local resident looking for a […]
Meat Free Monday: Roasted Vegetable Grilled Cheese
Grilled Vegetables meets melting oozing cheese in this Roasted Vegetable Grilled Cheese. Spice it up or make it mild, but don’t forget […]
Grilled Shrimp Skewers and Veggie Quinoa Bowl
Perfect simple and healthy dish for the grilling season. This Grilled Shrimp Skewers is such a fresh and light meal, perfect for […]
Small Batch Homemade Cherry Sauce
Summer Favorite Desserts
Friday Drink Day – Raspberry & Dragon Fruit Lemonade
Friday Drinks and Frozen Day ♥♥ With the weather getting warmer and warmer everyday, I think we could all agree that we […]
4 Ingredients Strawberry Banana Frozen Yogurt – No Ice Cream Machine Needed
Welcome Summer! ♥♥♥ The HEAT is on! Because Summer is not the same without a frozen dessert, today I am sharing with […]
[VIDEO] Explore Alberta: Upper Falls Hike at Johnston Canyon, Alberta Canada
feWelcome to Johnston Canyon! Location: Bow Valley Pkwy, Improvement District No. 9, AB Website: https://www.banff.ca/index.aspx?NID=648 Hours of operation: Open 24 Hours Entrance […]
Meat Free Monday: Panko Crusted Tofu & Bokchoy Fried Rice Bowl
This Panko Crusted Tofu & Bokchoy Fried Rice Bowl is a vegetarian dream rice bowl. As simple as it looks, this rice […]
Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding
Hey guys, this time around I am sharing with you another chia seed pudding recipe, another trademark of Summer, a very pretty […]
Small Batch Peach Crumb Bars
This Peach Crumb Bars are one of my favorite dessert to make during Summer or Fall. It has a nice creamy and […]
Friday Drink Day: Single Serving Overnight Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
Friday Drinks and Frozen Day ♥♥ With the weather getting warmer and warmer everyday, I think we could all agree that we […]
Single Serving Strawberry Crisp Oatmeal
Here is another oatmeal variation that is perfect for Summer season. Oatmeal meets fresh Strawberry Crisp in this one hearty delicious bowl. […]
Meat Free Monday: How To Make Creamy Mashed Cauliflower without the Cream
This creamy Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower is a guilt free low carb replacement for our beloved Mashed Potato. It is creamy […]
Blueberry Pecan Crumble Banana Bread
Blueberry Pecan Crumble Banana Bread, loaded with fresh Blueberry and topped with sweet and crunchy Pecan crumble is what makes this banana […]
Summer Kick-off with Mango Creamsicle
It’s SUMMER!! Yes, it is officially Summer in Vancouver. I’m kicking off Summer by sharing with you my version of a Mango […]
Small Batch Mini Orange Graham Crackers Biscuit
This Homemade Orange Graham Crackers are 100% better than store bought. It has a nice creamy and buttery taste, a unique Orange […]
The Easiest 1 Ingredient Strawberry Paste for Frosting, Cake & Smoothie (Goodbye Artificial Flavor and Coloring)
This 1 ingredient Strawberry Paste is the BEST option for all natural Strawberry flavoring. It is super easy and simple to make, […]
Meat Free Monday: Baked Tofu Nuggets
This Baked Tofu Nuggets is my new favorite appetizer. Its baked, not fried and so easy to make. They actually look like […]
Strawberry Crisp for Two
This is a simple and easy Summer dessert, a perfect way to maximize the use of fresh Strawberry during the Summer. Fruit […]
Simply Fresh Pesto Rice
This simple Pesto Rice will make your meals stand out, not just because of the vibrant green color but most especially because […]
Celebrate Summer with 20 Everything Strawberry Dessert and Drinks
Welcome to Everything Strawberry Desserts I’m welcoming Summer with 19 mouthwatering delicious Strawberry desserts, that’s a great way to start Summer baking. […]
Sticky Rice Balls in Coconut Milk (Bilo Bilo)
If your not originally from Philippines or other Asian country, you might be wondering big time what on earth is this purple […]
Baked Cheesy Garlic Butter Green Beans
This Baked Cheesy Garlic Butter Green Beans this simple green beans side dish topped with melting cheese will surely standout in your […]
Edemame Shrimp Salad
This Edemame Shrimp Salad is all about freshness. It’s a light salad made with Edemame beans, corn, assorted bell peppers with a […]
Coconut and Mango Chia Seed Pudding
Looking for a healthy option easy to make delicious dessert? Try this Coconut and Mango Chia Seed Pudding. A super simple dessert […]
Small Batch Sundried Tomato Pesto
This Sundried Tomato Pesto may not be as fresh and as green as any green pesto, but it is as good and […]
Meat Free Monday: Teriyaki Tofu Buddha Bowl
This Teriyaki Buddha Bowl is easy, budget friendly and healthy meal option. Buddha Bowl or Rice Bowl are flexible, often times they […]
Single Serving Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Super easy, smooth and creamy Strawberry Banana Smoothie. All natural and fresh, no artificial flavoring added. Now that’s how we should enjoy […]
Pan Seared Salmon with Roasted Veggie and Quinoa
This Salmon and Veggie Bowl with Quinoa is one easy meal to make, plus it’s healthy and delicious. It’s loaded with assorted vegetables and a nicely pan seared Salmon served with fluffy Quinoa. One of my favorite meal prep meal is roasted veggie. I’ll roast tons of them and that will be my week packed lunch. It’s so easy to make, so versatile and it can go with anything. It’s great on its own, it pair well with chicken, shrimp and my […]
Single Serving Pear Almond Crumble Oatmeal
This Oatmeal was made even delicious by topping it with freshly baked Pear Almond Crumble cooked twice. First from the stove top […]
Meat Free Monday: Homemade Potato Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce with Poached Egg and Caramelized Mushroom and Onion
Have you ever used Gnocchi to serve for brunch? If you haven’t, you should give it a try, it’s filling and a […]
[VIDEO] Small Batch Homemade Potato Gnocchi
This Homemade Gnocchi are like small pillow of softness in every bite. With only 3 basic ingredients you can have this made […]
Small Batch Coconut Mango Sticky Rice Pudding
This Coconut Mango Sticky Rice Pudding is screaming Summer! It has a nice and soft rice slowly simmered in coconut milk and […]
Small Batch Strawberry ‘N’ Cream Roll
One is not enough with this Strawberry N Cream Cheese Roll, it’s soft, moist and creamy with a nice bits and pieces […]
Meat Free Monday: Mushroom Bourguignon
This Mushroom Bourguignon is a budget friendly easy to cook alternative to traditional Beef Bourguignon. It is flavorful even without the meat, […]
Grilled Chimichurri Chicken with Roasted Veggie
This Chimichurri Chicken is a total winner. It’s a chicken marinated with homemade Chimichurri Sauce then grilled and served in a bed […]
[VIDEO] I Can’t Believe It’s Homemade Butter! (Food Processor & Mason Jar Method)
Making your own homemade butter is as easy as pouring the cream in the food processor and let the machine do the […]
Food Blogging: Find Your Passion and Do It. 3 Years and Counting
Today, SweetNSpicyLiving turns 3 How I got into food blogging 2 years ago, I asked myself why I should start a food […]
Meat Free Monday: Tomato and Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese
Oozing melted cheese, homemade Spinach Pesto and fresh slices of Tomato in a crunchy and cheesy thick slice of bread. Say hello […]
Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi
This Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi is light, flavorful and best of all, a healthy weekend or weeknight pasta replacement option. It’s almost […]
[VIDEO ]Bakery Style Jumbo Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin
This Mumbo Jumbo Chocolate Chip Banana Muffin is not only big in size, it’s a healthier version without any butter in it, […]
The BEST Chiffon Cakes for Mother’s Day
Featured Video: How To Make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting PLUS How To Decorate Cupcakes Here is a short video on how to […]
Small Batch Matcha Cupcakes with Real Raspberry Buttercream Frosting
These Matcha Cupcakes are soft, moist and creamy with just the right amount of matcha flavor enough to make its buttery taste […]
Meat Free Monday: Spicy Tofu Rice Bowl
This Spicy Tofu Rice Bowl is easy, budget friendly and healthy meal option. A simple vegetarian dish made from baked spiced tofu with […]
[VIDEO] Chicken Chile Verde, 3 Ways (Stove Top, Oven, Slow Cooker)
This Chicken Chile ChVerde was made from everything green. Poblano peppers, Tomatillo, Jalapeno Peppers, Green Bell Pepper, Cilantro, Parsley and Lime. It […]
How to Make Chimichurri Sauce
The best thing that you could do with your steak is to serve it with this fresh and flavorful homemade Chimichurri Sauce. […]
[VIDEO] Explore China: I Walked the Great Wall of China
Welcome to The Great Wall of China ♥ Never in my wildest dream that it crossed my mind that one day I’ll be […]
[VIDEO] How To Make Muffin Liners Out of Parchment Paper
DIY Muffin Liners are so easy to make at home, its budget friendly and you can make as many as you like […]
Meat Free Monday: Black Bean Quinoa Burger
What’s Meat Free Monday repertoire without a Meat Free Burger? Not complete right? Meat Free Burger is almost a must have recipe […]
Mushroom and Chicken Rice Casserole
This Mushroom and Chicken Rice Casserole will take your rice into a different level. A simple rice dish cooked with mushroom and […]
Pear Almond Crumble For Two
This Pear Almond Crumble is as delicious as any other crumble that I have in my website. It has a nice sweet […]
[VIDEO] Explore British Columbia,Canada: Victoria – The Butchard Gardens
Location: 800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8, Canada Website: https://www.butchartgardens.com/ Hours of operation: Click here for schedule Entrance Fee: Yes. […]
Single Serving Coconut Mango Oatmeal
This Coconut and Mango Oatmeal is a tropical oatmeal variation loaded with coconut flavor and fresh ripe Mango. It was boiled in […]
Meat Free Monday: String Beans and Squash in Coconut Sauce
I grew up in the Philippines where stings beans “Sitaw” is a common native vegetable that we cook at home. We add […]
Lamb Shank (Oven, Stove Top & Slow Cooker)
Tender, fall of the bone Lamb Shank slow cooked in the oven for 3 hours and flavored with aromatic herbs and spices […]
[VIDEO] Small Batch Sprinkles Chocolate Cake
Make your Easter celebration colorful and fun with this Chocolate Sprinkles Cake . A simple and easy chocolate cake recipe for any […]
Small Batch Easter Egg Nest Meringue Cookies
Playful, colorful and fun. This Easter Egg Nest Meringue is light, with crunchy exterior shell and nice chewy center, just how a […]
[VIDEO] Small Batch Hot Cross Buns
This sweet spiced Hot Cross Buns are mostly popular during the Lenten season, but can also be made any day of the […]
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is full of freshness from fresh and dried herbs and made even better with the fresh lemon and […]
[VIDEO] Small Batch EASTER Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Easter Baking starts NOW! This Skillet Sprinkle Chocolate Chip Cookie is a good way to kickoff your Easter baking planning. It’s adorable, […]
Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu
Fancy looking, delicious boneless chicken stuffed with ham and cheese and breaded in light bread crumbs. This Cordon Blue is going to […]
Walnut Coffee Crumble Banana Bread
The sweet crunch on top and the soft banana bread texture of this Walnut Coffee Crumble Bread is made me always excited […]
Meat Free Monday: Mushroom and Spinach Quesedillas
I’m standing by the counter writing this post while devouring this Mushroom and Spinach Quesedillas Melt, I cannot leave it for a […]
Mango Coconut Cake with Dairy Free Coconut Whipped Frosting
Featured Video: How To Make Vanilla Buttercream Frosting PLUS How To Decorate Cupcakes Here is a short video on how to […]
5 Easy Easter Treats Idea
Easter FUN Treats Idea ♥♥♥ Easter Chocolate Bark I should not play favorite, but Easter Chocolate Bark is my top favorite Easter […]
[VIDEO] Explore British Columbia: Chilliwack Tulip Festival
It’s Tulip Time @ Chilliwack Tulip Festival Location: 41310 Yale Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4JI Website: https://chilliwacktulipfest.com Hours of operation:Click here for schedule […]
How To Make Light & Fluffy Pastry Cream: Perfect for Eclair & Profiteroles
In this post I’m sharing with you 1 secret basic ingredient that can actually transform a thick pasty cream to light and […]
Meat Free Monday: Baked Parmesan Cauliflower Popcorn
This Cauliflower Popcorn is a healthy snacking alternative that is high in fiber and a good antioxidant, and the best part of […]
Single Serving Thick & Fluffy Banana Pancake
This Banana Pancake is a great quick breakfast option that’s ready in 30 minutes. It’s thick, soft and super fluffy. You’ll be […]
[VIDEO] All Around Bread Dough: Italian Herbed Jalapeño & Cream Cheese Pull Apart
This Italian Herbed Jalapeño & Cream Cheese Pull Apart is over the top delicious in every level. It was filled with 3 […]
Single Serving Caramelized Banana Oatmeal
Sweet, soft and melt in your mouth Caramelized Banana swirled and topped on a bowl of hot oatmeal is a breakfast you […]
Meat Free Monday: Mix Stir-Fry Vegetables
This simple Mix Stir-Fry Vegetable Medley recipe is very versatile and easy to make, not to mention healthy and packed with different […]
Gluten Free & Low Carb: Cilantro Lime Chicken and Cauliflower Fried Rice
Gluten free and low carb Cilantro and Lime Chicken marinated and seasoned with herbs and spices then pan seared for a nice […]
Homemade Honey Raisins Loaf Bread
Featured Video: [VIDEO] All Around Bread Dough: Nutella Star Bread (Plus Bonus Twist Bread) A homemade soft and sweet Honey Raisins Bread […]
Gluten Free: Small Batch Chocolate Chip Banana Muffin
This Soft and light Chocolate Chip Banana Muffin is a gluten-free simple recipe for those who are in a gluten free diet, […]
Meat Free Monday: Sautéed Spinach and Mushroom
A simple side dish made from a combination of perfectly pan seared Mushroom until nicely browned and a bunch of fresh Spinach. […]
Small Batch Italian Sausage and Potato Stew
It’s SOUP time! This Italian Sausage and Potato Stew is a filling and satisfying soup that will keep you warm on cold […]
