I hope you all had a beautiful Valentine’s Day surrounded by the people and things you love most.
I have always been a fan of V-Day, attached or not. I love the abundance of red & pink (usually an unlikely colour combo for me) Hearts everywhere and love in the air, it’s just a really good feel good day. If we take away the idea that it is a day only for couples then I think a lot more people would learn to enjoy it also.
I made myself some delicious pancakes on Valentine’s morning, using Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free, dairy-free pancake mix, ground flax to substitute eggs (works like a charm!), poppy seeds, sunflower seeds & mixed puréed berries, topped with some real Canadian Maple Syrup, they were delicious and looked oh so pretty too.
For the evening I had an event planned at the Yoga Studio I work at complete with Dinner, Desert, Wine, Yoga & Meditation. This “Healing Hearts” event was geared towards anyone Solo on Vday. feeling bitter or lonely, needing some heart healing food, movement or words.
A couple of ladies came out and it was such a lovely evening and I couldn’t imagine myself spending it any other way.
For the dinner I made a simple spring mix salad with home made vinaigrette, falafel with a garlic dill sauce wrapped in collard greens & dark chocolate covered strawberries, with a side of Organic Merlot.
All full of heart healthy fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
The falafel were so easy to make and I questioned myself as to why I don’t more frequently make large batches to freeze for meals, I am sure I will start doing so now.
The garlic dill sauce I had to quickly whip together as it was not part of my plan but the tahini that was part of the plan did not work out as I had hoped, so I won’t be sharing that lol
This recipe is great for any occasion and any meal time, as a snack or an entrée.
I hope you enjoy as much as I did <3
Janine♥
(See Recipe Below)
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