Beth David Nutrition

Real life can be .... imperfect messy confusing... What do you struggle with at dinner time? Let me know - DM me or share below #bhiveats #realfood #simplesolutions #suppertimesurvival #mealprep #ownyourplate

Happy Sunday! This was the the perfect fit-it-all-in without rushing around kinda day: A relaxing walk in the forest with @jeff_david64 to feed my spirit... Making homemade vegetable broth to feed my body Reading a fascinating book that has nothing to do with current events to feed my mind ... and always staying cozy with a scarf around my neck! Who loves wearing scarves this time of year??? (Thanks @thestoryofloveboutique for the lovely warm-me-up!) Holistic. Body. Mind. Spirit. Try to nurture all 3 each day. How did you feed yourself today? Let me know in the comments #sundayslowdown #getoutside #mindbodyspirit #holistichealth #feedyourself

Enough of the ‘Flix! My next read ... I always have a pile of books at the ready and more than one on the go, but this one jumped to the top of the pile ... What are you reading? Let me know in the comments #readingtime #neverstopexploring #keeplearning #downtime

Tuesday Treats! When you come home to a steaming bowl of yummy mushroom udon cooked by @emazingeatss you forget it’s not even Wednesday yet #bhiveats... #fromscratch #realfood #fastfood #homecooking See more

Snacks! Oh yes you can Real food, real fast. No packages, no preservatives, additives or mysterious sprinkles. Back to basics: popcorn , on the stove. ... coconut oil - heat it add popcorn Shake, shake, shake until the pop stops That’s it! Fast, yummy, aaaand .... You decide what goes on top Looking for more simple real food ideas? Check out my Real Food Guide and sign up for my newsletter ... link in my bio What’s your fav snack? Comment here

Happy Thanksgiving! We scaled down this year but still managed to end up with way too much food! #leftovers The turkey turned out great @andreabuckettcooks. Thanks for the recipe ... Time to move around outside and take in the beautiful fall colours #thanksgiving #bhiveats #cookonceeattwice #leftovers #fallbeauty #ontariofallcolours #yorkregionforest #longweekendlongwalks

TEAM or TEAM ? A divisive issue in my family to be sure, but distance be damned, I think I’ve covered all the bases this year. Pumpkin pie for the die-hard traditionalists (@jeff_david64) and then this delicious apple cake from @smittenkitchen (recipe available on their site www.smitten kitchen.com)... ... even team apple pie all the way (@michael7david ) will have to admit this apple cake is a pretty decent middle ground. And while it’s completely stuffed with apples and has absolutely icing even @emmily_david will have to agree it checks off the we need more cake box. Sadly I’ll have to share virtually this Thanksgiving . It’s not easy. Everyone has their own way of dealing with the retractions this year. Reflecting, meditation and being present. Coping. For me that’s cooking, and lots of walking. I’m thankful for the creative outlet and to be able to do both. Even though there will be many fewer at my table this year, the joy of creating a meal and remembering the warmth of past gatherings brings everyone close in my heart. This year especially I’m also thankful to have those memories as we gather at our smaller table. Happy Thanksgiving. Be well, be safe ... and eat the pie & the cake!

Let me be completely honest! I don’t like change any more than the next person. It’s not easy, or comfortable, and the more you do@it, it never gets any easier ... even when you know it’s coming - #summerintofall But, if you want to hang on to the taste of summer just a bit longer, give this fresh basil artichoke dip a try!... Fresh, fast, delicious Might even fit in with a dinner? Save this post so you can check out the link in my bio & get the recipe when you have a sec - new on the blog

How many ways can you eat a tomato? Here’s one more: Burger bun? Topping, base ... Whatever you call it, it’s delish!... Sliced tomatoes top & bottom, and on the inside: bbq chicken breast thinly sliced roasted carrots roasted carrot sticks on the side Topped with hot sauce and fresh basil Made on the weekend, leftovers for lunch What are you eating for lunch today? Hope you can eat it outside Happy Monday

Summer meet fall ... Roasted Brussels sprouts Roasted sweet potatoes Farro (or quinoa, or rice)... Creamy lemon tahini dressing made ahead = dinner in a flash On a bed of summer greens with fresh basil & green tomato wedges on the side What’s in your meal prep pantry? Head to the link in my bio to get your Real Food Guide including meal prep tips & simple recipes

Soup is happening here today! Made a pot of this last week but it’s all gone so I’m gonna make more * 1 jar of frozen veg broth (made regularly from all the kitchen scraps! So great to have in the freezer)... * 1 trip to the farmers market for carrots, tomatoes, potato, onion & garlic *cut into similar sized chunks & drizzle with olive oil & roast on a sheet pan (line with parchment first) *cut a whole clove of in half crosswise and tuck in a corner of the pan to roast alongside the veggies roast cherry tom’s on the side to toss in at the end *add 1/2 the roasted veg to your stock, squeeze in the roasted garlic and purée, add more broth if too thick *chuck the rest of the roasted veg in after you soup is smooth, * season to taste ... salt, fresh ground pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano , up to you *toppings also up to you - here I have pepitas and hemp hearts for an extra protein boost and some healthy fats what are you cooking today? Tag me & let me know

In honour of my late grandmother’s birthday, I’m sharing one of her many pithy sayings! So often the focus on getting everything just right, including - or especially- our food, overtakes the bigger picture. The lesson for me: My grandmother’s creations often did live up to their billing. The original ugly delicious! But no one cared!!! Perfection wasn’t the goal. ... She kept creating and we all enjoyed the eating. And the ongoing joke taken at her own expense. It wasn’t about the messy desserts, but the memories of much laughter and family around the table. No counting calories, no insta-worthy posts or TikTok videos. (Full disclosure - I didn’t even have a kitchen fail photo, because who takes pictures of those?) How about we change that? Show your progress, not just the end result. I’m committing, are you? Share your #playingwithfoodfail Keep playing in the kitchen. Try new things, make mistakes and repeat as often as necessary! This is how we all learn and grow ... as cooks and as people #bhiveats #ownyourplate #playingwithfood #foodfamilyfun #wisdom #memories #grandmotherswisdom

Saturday mornings sometimes mean doing the not-so-fun stuff .... Like cleaning out the junk drawer in the kitchen. First win - I could open it. ... See what I found Want to know what it is? See my stories What’s lurking in in your drawer? C’mon, you know you have one! What amazing tool do you never use? Want some help separating the useless from the useful in your kitchen? Get my free Real Food Guide. Link in my bio #realfood #bhiveats #kitchencleanup #cleartheclutter #ownyourplate