The Nourished Executive

05/30/2026

Looking forward to being at BetterUmarket in Qualicum Beach today, Sat, May 30th from 11 am to 2 pm.

I will be talking about my new cookbook "Our Favourite Things -
Collection of Gluten-Free Goodies"

As I love events that have tasty gluten-free goodies, tomorrow I am featuring:

The Lemon Shortbread tarts
Ginger Cookies, featuring the Ginger Chews from in Qualicum Beach
and the Cranberry Chocolate Almond Cookies.
The cookies are also vegan.

I will also have samples of the SpiraVeg Chocolate that includes Spirulina that is so tasty, for you to enjoy.

For the early attendees I have a few samples of my Grain Free Granola to share.

If you are in the Qualicum Beach area, drop by say hello, enjoy some tasty gluten-free and enter our draw that includes:

My cookbook Our Favourite Things
Two chocolate bars from SpiraVeg These Spirulina bars are so delicious.
My Grain Free Granola
and several photocards, featuring my photography.

Hope you will drop by.

Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

05/25/2026

A true joy to be part of Friday's tea at The Mulberry Bush Bookstore in Qualicum Beach.

This was a time to connect to share.
And yes I had tasty gluten-free goodies for everyone to enjoy.

For me this is why I created Our Favourite Things - Collection of Gluten Free Goodies. To connect - to share, to highlight rehab in the kitchen is a real thing.

It was a gift to connect in community, and share the stories, the photos along with how I continue to navigate an injury that seriously disrupted my life and continue to learn again.

Thank you to everyone who dropped by.

A special thanks to Christina, Warren, Maggie, Anne with our designer, and my husband Joe Foster.

Our next event is at BetterUmarket in Qualicum Beach on Saturday, May 30th from 11:00 to 2:00 pm. As I love it when there is food at events, I will have goodies for you to enjoy, including the gluten free Lemon Tarts.

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

05/19/2026

Looking forward to being part of this event on Friday, May 22nd from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at The Mulberry Bush Bookstore

I will be showcasing my new cookbook "Our Favourite Things - Collection of Gluten-Free Goodies" Designed by Anne Dunnett

Christina will be making tea. I will have gluten -free goodies, including Heathier Nanaimo Bars, for you to sample and Christina's favourite Chocolate Cherry Almond Cookies, inspired by the recipe in the Magnolia Journal.

As this beautiful bookstore is dog friendly, Shelby will also make an appearance.

Hope you will drop by, say hello, enjoy a few gluten-free goodies.

Your local independent bookstore in Qualicum Beach offering largest selection of books & gifts

05/17/2026

This photo is of our Wisteria. When we first moved to Vancouver Island this gorgeous plant was growing through our Magnolia tree.

Each year my husband and I would trim the Wisteria and encourage it to grow along the fence.

This year, after trimming and pruning this plant for several years, our Wisteria is now starting to grow along part of the fence.

As in business and in life we often need to take things in new directions. It may not feel like it is making a difference. Then you start to see new blooms and blossoms.

Remember to be kind and gentle with yourself.
Keep planting seeds.
Nurture what you are planting.
The blooms will come.

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

05/17/2026

Always a true joy to enjoy the gifts of nature.

No matter what you are navigating take a few moments, as works for you, to be in nature. Take a few photos.

Throughout your week look at these photos in between meetings and appointments to connect with yourself.

Be kind and gentle with yourself.

Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

05/17/2026

Wonderful to drop our draw prize, from the great Mother's Day event at Clayworks Ceramic Studio, to this lovely lady.

Always love having a draw prize at the events I am part of.

This one included:
Our Cookbook Our Favourite Things
Chocolate bar from SpiraVeg
Pumpkin Seed and Cacao Oat Bars
Rose Infused Oil from our garden
Lavender Infused Oil from our garden
Sample of our Grain Free Granola

It is my way of saying thank you ❤️

Had a lovely conversation with this beautiful lady.

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

05/16/2026

Looking forward to talking about my new cookbook "Our Favourite Things - Collection of Gluten-Free Goodies"

on:

May 22nd - as part of Tea Time at The Mulberry Bush Bookstore from 11:00 to 2:00 pm, in Qualicum Beach. Christina will be serving tasty tea. As this wonderful bookstore is also dog friendly, our four legged girl, Shelby will be making an appearance.

and

May 30th at BetterUmarket, also in Qualicum Beach, from 11:00 to 2:00 pm.

At both events I will have tasty samples of gluten-free goodies for you to try.

We will also have a draw that will include:

A copy of our cookbook
Photocards, featuring my photography
A chocolate bar, with Spirulina from SpiraVeg
and a few other goodies.

Hope you will drop by, enter our draw and say hello.

Thank you to the talented Anne Dunnett for creating this postcard.

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

05/12/2026

I was recently in Vancouver and enjoyed one of my favourite walks along the seawall in West Vancouver.

Link to the video uploaded on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYQGZxOh5GZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Take a few moments to pause. To be. To notice.
Did you notice the birds in this video?

What if tomorrow you found a way to be out in nature, or look at a video in nature, before you responded to that first text or e-mail?

Then decide what you will say yes to.

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

05/11/2026

Looking forward to being part of Tea Time at The Mulberry Bush Bookstore in Qualicum Beach, on Friday, May 22nd.

https://mulberrybushbooks.com/events/5107520260522

I will be highlighting my new cookbook "Our Favourite Things - Collection of Gluten-Free Goodies", sharing the stories behind each recipe, more on the photos and the thoughts. And yes, there will be samples for you to try. The Healthier Nanaimo Bar, tart sized, is always a hit. And I will include some of Christina and Warren's favourites.

For more information on the cookbook - check out this blog:

https://www.nourishedexecutive.ca/new-cookbook-our-favourite-things-collection-of-gluten-free-goodies/

As Mother's Day was yesterday, wanted to share a story.

One of the photos in the cookbook is of a Climbing Peace Rose that grows in my parents garden. When Mom and Dad moved to Vancouver, in 1964 one of their neighbours, gave Mom a cutting of a Peace Rose. Each year this plant exploded with blooms.

The year I took the tumble off Joe's motorcyle, and injured my right side, this rose did not bloom. The following year, it started to bloom and continues to bloom.

I always smile when I see this photo. No matter what you are navigating, like this rose, give yourself time to rest and in time new buds and blooms will happen.

Hope you will drop by The Mulberry Bush Bookstore on May 22nd . Enjoy a cup of tea, sample a few goodies and learn more about the stories in Our Favourite Things, and see all the amazing books in this beautiful bookstore.

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive

05/10/2026

Wanted to wish all the Mom's and each of you who are like Mom to so many a Happy Mother's Day.

Sharing our recent newsletter:

https://mailchi.mp/8649336ecf64/liftingeachother_happymothersday

In this newsletter we talk about:

What if this Mother's Day and looking forward we found those ways to lift and support each other? We truly are stronger when we support each other.

Two events I will be part of in May.
1. May 22nd at The Mulberry Bush Bookstore from 11:00 to 2:00 pm part of Friday, Tea Time. And yes our four legged girl will make an appearance.
2. May 30th at Better U Market, also in Qualicum Beach from 11:00 to 2:00 pm.

At each event I will showcase my new cookbook Our Favourite Things and will have samples for you to try

This month's recipe "Carrot Pineapple Muffins".

And the Historical Fiction book I am reading.

Love this photo that was taken a few years ago that includes my Mom, with one of her dearest friends, who is like family and a few others.

To revisit these newsletters please visit:
https://allmylinks.com/sharonksummerfield

Be kind
Be patient
Be nourished in all you do.

The Nourished Executive