Thyme to Nourish Food & Wellness Blog (2026)

06/12/2022

Haven’t been on or posting as much because baby boy is eating up a lot of my time 🙆🏻‍♀️

BUT…

I have a couple good recipes coming soon I’m super excited about (one being the Salted Caramel Blondies I’ve been raving about on stories!).

Until then here is a little sneak peak into my view most days. This little corner gives me all the feels ✨.

31/10/2022

🎉🎉Giveaway Alert with MegaFood Canada]]]] 🎉🎉

It’s Trick or Treat time and as a nutritionist and new mama I will always choose MegaFood Canada]]]]’s supplements as my treat 🎃

I first got hooked on their supplements about 4 years ago when they came out with their real food vitamin gummies (which are still the best on the market IMO) and have been loving them ever since! Their Baby & Me 2 👶🏼 and Blood Builder were my go to’s while being pregnant and now their Baby & Me 2 Postnatal along with their Calcium & Magnesium supplements are my go to with my little guy here.

One of the MANY reasons I love their supplements so much is the fact that the nutrients are made from REAL WHOLE foods instead of synthetically made in a lab 🫐🥦🥕 This makes then more easily absorbed than your standard supplements which means you are getting the most bang for your buck!

I have teamed up with MegaFood Canada]]]] to give one lucky trick or treater this Halloween $100 worth of their choice of Megafood supplements! Because after all, health is definitely the best treat of all!

How to Enter:
1. Like & Save this post 
2. Follow both Danielle Dueck] & MegaFood Canada]]]] (winner must follow both accounts, WE WILL BE CHECKING!) 
3. Tag a bestie you’d love to be trick or treating with (more tags=more entries) 
4. Bonus 5 entries when you share this post in your stories tagging both MegaFood Canada]]]] & Danielle Dueck]. 

Goodluck!!!

This giveaway is not affiliated with instagram. Must be a Canadian resident & 18 yrs or older to win. Giveaway closes on November 7th at 11:59pm.

13/09/2022

Soup Season is upon us and I am sooo here for it!

I am so excited for 🍂 weather to settle in on us. All the sweaters, cups of warm drinks, beautiful coloured leaves, cozy scarfs, comfort foods and dare I say….🎃 anything! Anyone else excited?

Blended soups are a go to for me in the fall/winter season normally let alone now that I have a newborn in toe!

They require minimal dishes, are easy to make, little to no prep, AND you can easily bulk them up and make them a full meal 🙌🏻

This Roasted Creamy Leek & Cauliflower Soup is perfect for the coming chilly Vancouver autumn nights. It whips up in less than 30 minutes and uses some of my fav nutrient dense fall finds!

Ingredients:
2 cups chopped Potatoes
4 cups chopped Caulflower
1 chopped Leek
Handful Fresh Thyme (or 2 tbsp dried)
3 cloves Garlic
1 can White Beans
Juice of 1 Lemon (or 1/4 cup)
4 cups Chicken Bone Broth OR Vegetable Broth
Salt & Pepper to Taste
Olive Oil for Roasting
Optional toppings: fresh parsley, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, roasted cauliflower & potato pieces

How to:
Preheat oven to 425.

Toss cauliflower, potatoes, leek, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and olive oil together in a large mixing bowl. Once well coated place in a single layer on lined baking sheet and in the oven to roast for 25-30 minutes or until slightly golden.

Remove from oven and add bone broth (or veggie stock), white beans, lemon juice and roasted veg to a high speed blender. Using a tamper blend on high until velvety. Pour into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds before serving with a crusty piece of your favourite bread!

Make sure to hit that save & share button 🙃 By doing this you are helping creators like myself reach new people & keep creating free content!

03/08/2022

Time has flown by these last 9 months and I have been blown away how much has changed and yet stayed the same.

There has been many ups & downs with this pregnancy (maybe I’ll share one day maybe not) but I would change it for the world & there is truly no one I’d rather have along for the ride & on this next part of this wild exciting journey.

Thanks to .k.photography for capturing this very special time in our lives.

With Baby Dueck (aka Olive) making their appearance soon you’ll notice I’m on here less and less (and likely will be for the first bit of Olives arrival) while I try to be present with what is & what is to come. I can’t wait to share this new part of our journey with you all so stay tuned!

24/06/2022

Well with the heatwave coming to Metro Vancouver & bring 32 weeks pregnant you can find me devouring allll things watermelon here on out 🍉😝.

First up this Watermelon Cucumber Feta Arugula Salad with a Dill & Mint Lemon Vinaigrette….Can you say tasty AF?!?!

Watermelon is such a powerhouse! It’s rich in fiber, and electrolytes & antioxidants and you can do so much more than just slice and eat it as is. Watermelon salad, watermelon smoothies, spicy watermelon and of course….Watermelon Margs (Virgin for this mam of course 💁🏻‍♀️).

Anyone else see a lot of watermelon in their future 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻.

☀️

20/06/2022

Weekends are made for 2 things: adventures & baking!

This past weekend was the first of what feels like FOREVER spent at home. So baking was exactly what this mama did and it felt sooo good!

These Vegan & Gluten Free Cream Cheese Stuffed Carrot Oat Muffins 🤤 where one of the many things whipped up this weekend (also think Cardamom Apricot Granola, Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough & Oatmeal Raisin Cookies). I think I’ve officially started freezer stashing for when babe arrives.

BUT let’s talk more about the Vegan & Gluten Free Cream Cheese Stuffed Carrot Oat Muffins…these babies are out of this world flavour wise and have some healthier ingredient swaps which means you can basically have them for breakfast 😝 which is a blessing when your in your 3rd trimester and need something healthier and fast in the am.

You can find the recipe for these bad boys through the link in my bio or simply send me a DM and I will get it to you asap!

Anyone else do anything baking this weekend?

30/05/2022

Calling health-conscious Metro Vancouver foodies! I've got a GIVEAWAY for you 💃🏻 ✨

You know I am NUTS over oats! I literally eat overnight oats or warm oat bowls on the daily. Thats why I'm so excited to be partnering with the female-owned high protein, low sugar, superfood oatmeal, Oat of the Ordinary]]] to gift one lucky follower some amazing goodies!

Their oatmeal packets are literally a life saver. They have everything you already need from superfoods to plant based protein in one simple packet. All I have to do is add in my liquid of choice and enjoy 👌🏻😋

Here's what you can win:
2 tickets to 🌱 Plant-based is taking off! 🚀]
2 multi-serve Oat of the Ordinary]]] oatmeal pouches (Blueberry Cinnamon & Cacao Coconut)
2 single-serve Oat of the Ordinary]]] Raspberry pouches
1x overnight oat jar

How to enter:
1. Follow: Oat of the Ordinary]]] ,

2. Tag a friend you'd love to bring to 🌱 Plant-based is taking off! 🚀] 1 tag = 1 entry

BONUS entry when you post this giveaway to your stories 🙌🏻

Winner will be announced June 1st

Good luck!

11/05/2022

With all the rain we have been getting its been making me feel realllll cozy again 😌

I think my 30 minute Roasted Curried Squash Soup is what will be in order for tonight and I could not be more excited about it!

This soup is completely vegan, makes minimal dishes/mess, and literally is whipped up sooner than what door dash can deliver to you. I highly recommend diving into a bowl like this ASAP with some crusty bread.

You can can find the recipe for this up on my blog (link in bio) or simply send me a DM and I will get it to you 🙃

Anyone else feeling extra cozy lately??

PS I am sooo not complaining about the rain as I know we need it now BAD so that maybe (just maybe) the forest fires aren’t as bad this year.

28/04/2022

I’m back home from Mexico and now so it’s time to celebrate!!

Celebrate becasue one…No place feels as good as home. But also two…Because can now be found at all & locations 🥳

If you have been around for a while you know I LOVE my ! I first feel in love with them over 2 years ago at CHFA-West after meeting the owner and hearing her heart felt story behind the brand and her reason why. From there my love grew and I now have a slight obsession of putting this superfood tea in everything!!!

What makes this tea different is that it’s flash frozen when it is picked at its peak ripeness which means it is chalked full of antioxidants & nutrients that other teas lack! This also means you will not find this tea on the shelf but in the freezer.

To celebrate I am resharing my Grapefruit Rose Iced Tea, which is one of my favourite ways to enjoy ! I will also be giving away 2 bags of their tea over on my stories today too to one luck follower, so make sure to head over and check out the details to win!

Grapefruit 🌹 Iced Tea (makes 3-4 servings)
1 cube
1 tbsp dried Rose (food grade)
1 tsp Vanilla
2/3 cup of Fresh Grapefruit Juice (about 1 Grapefruit juiced)
1 tbsp Honey, or sweeter of choice
1 litre Hot (not boiling) Water
Optional: extra Grapefruit wedges/cuts for garnishing

Place tea cube and dried rose into a tea catch/strainer and into a 1 litre mason jar, or large pitcher.

Add in honey and our hot water over and let steep for 5-6 minutes, you can also do this as a cold water steep and place in the fridge for 12-24 hours.

Remove tea strainer and add in vanilla and grapefruit juice, stir to combine before serving over ice in your favourite glass with slice of grapefruit!

PS if you want to kick this baby up an extra notch (and you aren’t 🤰🏻 like me) try adding a shot of your favourite gin in 😋

06/04/2022

I’ve been baking something else besides all the cookies & muffins lately….🤰🏻

Thought it was finally time to spill our secret now that we are over half way and there will soon be no hiding it!

We are proud to announce Baby Dueck will be joining our little family this August 👶🏼.

04/04/2022

Spent the weekend relaxing, ground and of course doing allll the BAKING 👩🏻‍🍳!

And these gluten free, vegan Carrot Cake Cookies were definitely whipped up!

I absolutely love these cookies as they are full officer, healthy fats, and easily double as a quick on the go breakfast OR blood sugar balancing treat!

Plus lets be real…Carrot Cake anything is definitely where it is at 👌🏻

Ingredients:
1 cup Rolled Oats
1 cup 1:1 Gluten Free Flour mix, or Regular Flour if not Gluten Free
1 tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Salt
2 large Carrots finely shredded
½ cup Coconut Oil melted
½ cup Maple Syrup
2 Flax Eggs (2 tbsp flax mixed with 6 tbsp water)
½ cup Walnuts
½ cup Unsweetened Raisins soaked in hot water for 10 minutes then drained **see recipe notes
2 scoops Vanilla Protein of choice

How to:
Preheat oven to 375°F. 
In a large bowl mix together flour, oats, baking powder, salt and protein powder before setting aside. 
In a separate medium sized bowl mix together coconut oil, flax eggs and maple syrup. When fully combined slowly add mixture to your dry ingredients mixing as you go. 
Once the mixture is fully combined, fold in shredded carrots, raisins, and pumpkin seeds. Be careful not to over mix or the cookies will get tough. 
Place 2 tbsps of the mixture on to a lined baking sheet, flattening with a fork before placing in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. 
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before placing in an airtight container for storage. You can store these cookies on the counter for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Recipe notes: This recipe uses soaked raisins as it makes the cookies more chewy but feel free to use just regular dried ones too. OR if you are not a raisin fan sub out for chocolate chips, extra walnuts, or dried cranberries.

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28/03/2022

Who else loves to start their day with a big bowl of oats?!

For me oat bowls, paired with my Oat Milk Chai Lattes are the best way to start my day. The oats have tons of fiber and I love adding protein & healthy fats to keep me satisfied all morning long.

Right now I am OBSESSED with topping my oat bowls with warmed up frozen mixed berries and tossing them on top with some peanut butter, then sprinkling with h**p & coconut…truly to die for!

For me the base of my oat bowls are all the same it’s just the toppings that change. I also love my base recipe because you can easily change it in to overnight oats to eat cold on the run, or warm it up for those more grounding child mornings in! You can find my base recipe a few posts back!

Curious what is your favourite way to start the day?

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