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QUICK ALMOND FLOUR BLENDER PANCAKES

In Breakfast, Evergreen, Food, Recipes, by Kay ProtheroeLeave a Comment

We are always looking for those special breakfast recipes that are quick, easy, healthy, and delicious. These almond flour pancakes tick all the boxes and have been “kid approved”. In …

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CHORIZO EMPANADAS USING PIZZA DOUGH

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We love flavours from all over the world and love to make new (and often time-saving) combinations. These chorizo empanadas are the perfect example: half empanada, half calzone! We use …

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FREE-FORM BERRY MUFFIN TOPS

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Easy like Sunday morning! Actually, these ARE on the menu in our home most Sunday mornings. The fruit changes with the season, and we mix things up by adding lemon, …

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STRAWBERRY SALSA & CINNAMON CHIPS

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? Seize the strawberry salsa! ? Here in BC, we are so lucky to have such amazing berries to enjoy in early summer. Whether you get them from your local …

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THAI PASTA SALAD (VEGAN FRIENDLY)

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This Thai pasta salad is perfect for bright and sunny summer days … or days that you wish were bright and sunny! With easy to find ingredients and quick substitutions, …

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COMFORTING TOMATO & POTATO BAKE (VEGAN)

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This tomato & potato bake is pure comfort. The combination of garlic, onion, and tomatoes wrapped around potato wedges is so satisfying and perfect after a stressful day. You have …

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CREAMY TOMATO & LENTIL SOUP

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This delicious and comforting creamy tomato soup is a memory from our childhood. No matter what was going on in a busy week of school and sports, we knew that …

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BBQ GARLIC BREAD (VEGAN)

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So quick and easy, this garlic bread is possibly the world’s best and once you try it you may never go back to regular garlic bread again! We make this …

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RAINBOW SUSHI WITH CAULIFLOWER RICE

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EVERYTHING BAGEL CHICKEN TENDERS

In Featured, by Kay ProtheroeFebruary 22, 2020Leave a Comment

These baked everything bagel chicken tenders are fun and delicious for the young and the young at heart! Since there is no breading they are great for gluten-free, paleo &  …

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We got a sneak peek at Astra Lumina in Stanley Par We got a sneak peek at Astra Lumina in Stanley Park, and WOW, were we simply enchanted!

We weren’t quite sure what to expect, but wandering through the forest after dark, surrounded by dazzling lights, beautiful music, and larger-than-life installations, completely blew us away!

Astra Lumina has officially made its Canadian debut in Vancouver, and it’s something pretty special. Created by the talented team at Moment Factory, this incredible experience takes you on a 45 to 60-minute journey through nine immersive zones, where the stars come down to Earth and the forest transforms into another world.

We found ourselves stopping at every turn, just taking it all in. It’s magical, breathtaking, and one of those experiences that makes you feel like a kid again.

@astraluminaexperience is now open for a limited time, and we can’t wait for more Vancouver families to experience it!

#AstraLuminaVancouver #StanleyPark #VancouverWithKids #HealthyFamilyLiving
Here’s a peek into the amazing swag bag from our Here’s a peek into the amazing swag bag from our October 2026 Sip & Savour with @wholefoodscanada ! 

An amazing mix of snacks, drinks, dinner ideas, home care & body care including @organikahealth , @lacroixwater , @everlandfoods , @blissballs and so many more! 

1️⃣ Make sure you tag @hflvancouver & @wholefoodscanada in any of your posts. We want to see them! 

2️⃣ Tell us in the comments what you’re loving from this swag bag! 

3️⃣ Sign up for our E-Newsletter to grab tickets for our next swag bag event (link in bio)! 

#sipandsavor #sipandsavour2026 #snacks #metrovancouver #yvrevents
🥰 We LOVED the energy at Sip & Savour bag pick 🥰 We LOVED the energy at Sip & Savour bag pick up today! So many smiling faces at the @wholefoodscanada locations in Burnaby, Vancouver & North Vancouver! 

Comment below if you see yourself, and if you see someone you know, tag them! 

#sipandsavor #sipandsavour2026 @wholefoodscanada @organikahealth @lacroixwater @everlandfoods @blissballs
BONUS GIVEAWAY #6 ⁠ We are blown away by all th BONUS GIVEAWAY #6
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We are blown away by all the amazing food, drinks, snacks, and home & body care products in this Sip & Savour bag AND by the incredible grand prize getaway to @summerlandresort ! 
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If you missed the Instagram Live Party, you can see us unpacking all the goodies from the bag in our reels. ⁠
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We want to share even more fun with Canadian families so we have 6 giveaways happening this week! ⁠
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For this bonus giveaway (6 of 6) you can win a $50 Whole Foods Market gift card so you can try new favourites… perhaps to take with you on a Summerland road trip! 
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ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER IS:⁠
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1. Follow @Hflvancouver and @WholeFoodsCanada ⁠AND @summerlandresort 
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2. Tag a Canadian friend who you would love to road trip with!!⁠
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Bonus entries: ⁠
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3. Share to your stories & tag @Hflvancouver, @WholeFoodsCanada and @summerlandresort⁠
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4. Comment on the Sip & Savour un-packing video in our reels. Let us know which of the brands you are most excited to try!⁠
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Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026, & winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 2nd. The winner has 24 hours to claim their prize, or we’ll announce a new winner. Only Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) aged 19+ are eligible to win.⁠
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Note: This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram & Healthy Family Living Vancouver will never ask for credit card information to claim a prize.
BONUS GIVEAWAY #5 ⁠ ⁠ Wow! Check out all the a BONUS GIVEAWAY #5 ⁠
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Wow! Check out all the amazing food, drinks, snacks, and home & body care products in this Sip & Savour bag! ⁠
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If you missed the Instagram Live Party, you can see us unpacking all the goodies from the bag in our reels. ⁠
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We want to share even more fun with Canadian families so we have 6 giveaways happening this week! ⁠
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For this bonus giveaway (5 of 6) you can win a $50 Whole Foods Market gift card so you can try new favourites from brands like @mrsmeyerscleandaycanada @yogitea @spraguecanning @cb_chips @wellnessmonstersnacks @cabooproducts⁠
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ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER IS:⁠
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1. Follow @Hflvancouver and @WholeFoodsCanada ⁠
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2. Tag a Canadian friend who would love to try some new healthy treats!⁠
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Bonus entries: ⁠
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3. Let us know in a comment that you follow each of @mrsmeyerscleandaycanada @yogitea @spraguecanning @cb_chips @wellnessmonstersnacks & @cabooproducts⁠
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4. Share to your stories & tag @Hflvancouver and @WholeFoodsCanada ⁠
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5. Comment on the Sip & Savour un-packing video in our reels. Let us know which of the brands you are most excited to try!⁠
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Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, & winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 2nd. The winner has 24 hours to claim their prize, or we'll announce a new winner. Only Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) aged 19+ are eligible to win.⁠
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Note: This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram & Healthy Family Living Vancouver will never ask for credit card information to claim a prize.⁠
BONUS GIVEAWAY #4 ⁠ ⁠ We are blown away by all BONUS GIVEAWAY #4 ⁠
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We are blown away by all the amazing food, drinks, snacks, and home & body care products in this Sip & Savour bag! ⁠
If you missed the Instagram Live Party, you can see us unpacking all the goodies from the bag in our reels. ⁠
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We want to share even more fun with Canadian families so we have 6 giveaways happening this week! ⁠
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For this bonus giveaway (4 of 6) you can win a $50 Whole Foods Market gift card so you can try new favourites from brands like @blissballs @covesoda @freshisbest.co @partakebrewing @thebetterbutchersmeat⁠
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ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER IS:⁠
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1. Follow @Hflvancouver and @WholeFoodsCanada ⁠
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2. Tag a Canadian friend who would love to try some new healthy treats!⁠
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Bonus entries: ⁠
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3. Let us know in a comment that you follow each of @blissballs @covesoda @freshisbest.co @partakebrewing & @thebetterbutchersmeat ⁠
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4. Share to your stories & tag @Hflvancouver and @WholeFoodsCanada ⁠
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5. Comment on the Sip & Savour un-packing video in our reels. Let us know which of the brands you are most excited to try!⁠
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Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026, & winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 2nd. The winner has 24 hours to claim their prize, or we'll announce a new winner. Only Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) aged 19+ are eligible to win.⁠
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Note: This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram & Healthy Family Living Vancouver will never ask for credit card information to claim a prize.⁠
BONUS GIVEAWAY #3 ⁠ ⁠ Check out all the amazin BONUS GIVEAWAY #3 ⁠
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Check out all the amazing food, drinks, snacks, and home & body care products in this Sip & Savour bag! If you missed the Instagram Live Party, you can see us unpacking all the goodies from the bag in our reels. ⁠
⁠
We want to share even more fun with Canadian families so we have 6 giveaways happening this week! ⁠
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For this bonus giveaway (3 of 6) you can win a $50 Whole Foods Market gift card so you can try new favourites from brands like @everlandfoods @kidstarnutrients @sesamesnaps @walkersnonsuchtoffee & @proteincandy ⁠
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ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER IS:⁠
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1. Follow @Hflvancouver and @WholeFoodsCanada ⁠
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2. Tag a Canadian friend who would love to try some new healthy treats!⁠
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Bonus entries: ⁠
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3. Let us know in a comment that you follow each of @everlandfoods @kidstarnutrients @sesamesnaps @walkersnonsuchtoffee @terrafoods & @proteincandy ⁠
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4. Share to your stories & tag @Hflvancouver and @WholeFoodsCanada ⁠
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5. Comment on the Sip & Savour un-packing video in our reels. Let us know which of the brands you are most excited to try!⁠
⁠
Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, & winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 2nd. The winner has 24 hours to claim their prize, or we'll announce a new winner. Only Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) aged 19+ are eligible to win.⁠
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Note: This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram & Healthy Family Living Vancouver will never ask for credit card information to claim a prize.⁠
BONUS GIVEAWAY #2 ⁠ ⁠ Can you believe all the BONUS GIVEAWAY #2 ⁠
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Can you believe all the amazing food, drinks, snacks, and home & body care products in this Sip & Savour bag?! ⁠
If you missed the Instagram Live Party, you can see us unpacking all the goodies from the bag in our reels. ⁠
⁠
We want to share even more fun with Canadian families so we have 6 giveaways happening this week! ⁠
⁠
For this bonus giveaway (2 of 6) you can win a $50 Whole Foods Market gift card so you can try new favourites from brands like @lacroixwater @drbeecanada @get_joni @ohmefoods @noochpop & @enercheez ⁠
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ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER IS:⁠
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1. Follow @Hflvancouver and @WholeFoodsCanada ⁠
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2. Tag a Canadian friend who would love to try some new healthy treats!⁠
⁠
Bonus entries: ⁠
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3. Let us know in a comment that you follow each of @lacroixwater @drbeecanada @get_joni @ohmefoods @noochpop & @enercheez⁠
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4. Share to your stories & tag @Hflvancouver and @WholeFoodsCanada ⁠
⁠
5. Comment on the Sip & Savour un-packing video in our reels. Let us know which of the brands you are most excited to try!⁠
⁠
Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, & winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 2nd. The winner has 24 hours to claim their prize, or we'll announce a new winner. Only Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) aged 19+ are eligible to win.⁠
⁠
Note: This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram & Healthy Family Living Vancouver will never ask for credit card information to claim a prize.⁠
BONUS GIVEAWAY #1 ⁠ We are blown away by all the BONUS GIVEAWAY #1 ⁠
We are blown away by all the amazing food, drinks, snacks, and home & body care products in this Sip & Savour bag! ⁠
⁠
If you missed the Instagram Live Party, you can see us unpacking all the goodies from the bag in our reels. ⁠
⁠
We want to share even more fun with Canadian families so we have 6 giveaways happening this week! ⁠
⁠
For this bonus giveaway (1 of 6) you can win a $50 Whole Foods Market gift card so you can try new favourites from brands like @organikahealth @healthade @goodprotein @nealbrothers @millsie_foods @altereco_foods ⁠
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ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO ENTER IS:⁠
⁠
1. Follow @Hflvancouver and @WholeFoodsCanada ⁠
⁠
2. Tag a Canadian friend who would love to try some new healthy treats!⁠
⁠
Bonus entries: ⁠
⁠
3. Let us know in a comment that you follow each of @organikahealth @healthade @goodprotein @nealbrothers @millsie_foods & @altereco_foods ⁠
⁠
⁠
4. Share to your stories & tag @Hflvancouver and @WholeFoodsCanada ⁠
⁠
5. Comment on the Sip & Savour un-packing video in our reels. Let us know which of the brands you are most excited to try!⁠
⁠
Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, & winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 2nd. The winner has 24 hours to claim their prize, or we'll announce a new winner. Only Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) aged 19+ are eligible to win.⁠
⁠
Note: This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram & Healthy Family Living Vancouver will never ask for credit card information to claim a prize.⁠
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