When I first discovered Urban Calm Coffee—a Calgary-based roaster sourcing 100% of its beans from women-led farms in Colombia—my interest was immediately piqued. Their mission stands out: ethically sourced, direct-trade, single-origin beans roasted in Canada, with the added twist of wellness-oriented mushroom-infused blends. In other words, this is coffee with a conscience and a story. […]
from Urban Calm Coffee Stir up a little magic tonight with Urban Calm’s Midnight Mocha Magic — a dreamy mocha that powers your mind and soothes your soul. Brew up smooth Dreamer Dark Roast Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane for clarity and Reishi for calm, then blend it with velvety Pure Bliss Gourmet Hot Chocolate. The perfect blend of sweet chocolate and
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In the world of true specialty coffee with a social-good backbone, Urban Calm Coffee delivers. The beans are well-roasted, flavour profiles thoughtful, and the wellness-mushroom line genuinely interesting, without compromising taste. If you care about ethics, quality, and a little twist of wellness in your morning cup, this is a brand worth your money. Enter
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As someone who loves exploring regional cuisine with a health‐conscious twist, Jessica Mitton’s Some Good: Nutritious Newfoundland Dishes is a refreshing find. Drawing from the vibrant culinary traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador, this cookbook ambitiously marries island comfort food with modern dietary considerations — specifically gluten‐free, dairy‐free, and refined sugar–free cooking. What is notable from
from Some Good My childhood involved two types of snowballs. The first kind was cold and stung when it hit you in the face. The second kind was much sweeter and made you smile when you stuffed it in your face! My mother made snowballs every Christmas and they are, for me, synonymous with the
A new kind of Newfoundland cookbook, Some Good is a fusion of healthy food and local traditions. These recipes include appetizers, main meals, sides, desserts, and condiments, all utilizing island ingredients with new twists on Newfoundland classics like fish cakes, Jiggs’ Dinner, seafood chowder, and many more. Every recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and made without
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Every once in a while, a children’s book comes along that warms both the heart and the stomach. Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock, written by Dallas Hunt and illustrated by Amanda Strong, is one of those stories — a tender, sensory-rich tale that celebrates Cree language, community, and the shared joy of food. The story
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from Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock Now you have some pahkwesikan (bannock). Be sure to share it with your friends. Ingredients 1 cup tohtosapopimehkan (margarine) 5–6 cups askipahkwesikan (flour) 3 tablespoons opihkasikan (baking powder) 2 tablespoons sîwinikan (sugar) ½ teaspoon sîwihtâkan (salt) 3 cups tohtôsâpoy (milk) Directions Preheat oven to 400˚F (205˚C). In a large
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During an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis? The book highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one’s community, while introducing the Cree words for different
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