This recipe is the perfect thing to make if you have some extra time on your hands one night. I made this last weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed myself throughout the entire process. It is a bit of a slow cooking meal, but ohhhh boy is it worth it. If you feel like taking your time one night and making a delicious meal for friends, this is the perfect dish!

Disclaimer: this recipe becomes even more fun if you consume a very generous glass (or two…..) of wine. 😉

And I knowww that pasta is not a healthy meal. But, I am all about balance! If you are craving pasta one night, have the pasta! Just not every night and keep the portions reasonable. I make my bolognese sauce “Skinny Belle” by using turkey instead of beef! Way less fat and way better for you.

What’s in it:

• 2 pounds ground turkey
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 large diced peppers (red, yellow)
• 1 large white onion
• 2 finely shredded carrots
• 5 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 cans 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 small tomato paste can (4 oz)
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• small handful of fresh (or dried) basil
• 2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Get your wine ready friends… because here are the steps (which are unusually long for me haha!)

1) Chop up all those yummy veggies.

2) Cook 2 lbs of turkey in a non-stick frying pan, and set aside once its done. It should be browning just a little bit.

3) Get a nice big pot out. Seriously get the biggest one you have because this recipe makes lots. 😛 Put your olive oil in, heat to medium and add in the onion, carrots, and peppers. Add in the garlic last. Cook all this together for about 3 minutes.

4) Add in the wine and let simmer for about 1.5 minutes.

5) Now, toss in your basil, thyme, and oregano.

6) Add crushed tomatoes and the tomato paste.

7) Put in the salt and bay leaves.

8) Simmer for an hour. This is when your friends and wine come in realll handy 😉 )

9) And FINALLY, add in parmesan (<– cheese is my first love in life) and parsley. Simmer for another 25 mins.

10) Remove the bay leaves, and ENJOY!!!

I don’t usually make meals that take quite this long, but this was SO delicious it was definitely worth the wait! And it makes so much that I have tons of leftovers. Great news for everyone.

Comment below and let me know if you give this a go, or share your own bolognese recipe! And a big Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in the United States! <3

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When I thought about writing this post, I debated with myself if I really needed to share my hair washing routine with the world. Yes, yes I do. I am basically morally obligated to tell you this. Haha! 😛 Since we are talking about hair today, I figured I would share some crazy hair photos from my modeling this summer in Milan (shot by the amazing Attilio Cusani!)

Okay let’s get down to it. I only wash my hair 2 – 3 TIMES A WEEK. Max. I can hear you now… “Eeeewwwww! You only wash your hair 2 – 3 times a week? Nasty.” Okay now, it’s not nasty!! Let me explain.

The more you wash your hair, the greasier it gets. So if you wash it every day, your hair will become accustomed to getting its daily wash and actually end up being oilier than before. So, it is better to wash your hair every few days, and get your scalp used to less frequent washing.

Another reason you should only wash your hair a few times a week is to keep it healthy. The more you wash your hair with harsh chemicals (found in shampoo and conditioner,) the more damaged it will become. It is really good to let the natural oils in your hair condition it a bit!

Keep in mind that this is what works best for me! All hair types are different and the ideal hair-care routine changes based on your hair type. I have quite dry and fluffy hair so I find that mine looks better when I wash it every few days.

To make sure my hair stays soft, I also like to do my Coconut Oil Hair Mask once every few weeks.

There you have it, friends! What is your hair care routine?! Tell me in the comments below!

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Okay so I would by lying to you guys if I didn’t tell you all that I eat at La Taqueria on a very regular basis… like every two weeks if not more. Why? Because it is freaking AWESOME and I love it. I feel like the Mexican food scene in Vancouver has only recently started to improve in the last few years, and in my opinion La Taqueria was one of the first major players in Mexican food game. 

Now just to be clear, we aren’t talking about nasty fast food “Mexican” food… but the real traditional and yummy good stuff. AKA tacos. ALL. THE. TACOS. La Taqeuria makes “pinche” tacos, which are authentic soft shell Mexican tacos. And oh boyyyy do they make them well. Drooling just thinking about them again haha.

I wasn’t so hungry when I went the other day, so I only ordered 3 tacos. Usually I get four (for only $9.50 such a steal!!) and pretty much instantly regretted not getting the 4^th taco. Anyways, my favourite tacos are: Al Pastor, Tinga De Pollo, and Pescado. If you go to La Taqeruia you have to try these out. Promise? Check out their full menu here to see the other flavours they serve!

So I have this weird habit of trying to sound like I speak fluent Spanish when I go La Taqueria, and order my tacos in my attempted Spanish accent. I feel like they look at me funny when I do it, but I will forever and always continue because it makes the experience way more fun. Haha!! 😛 Also, if you don’t live in Vancouver and are having a major taco craving after reading this, check out my homemade fish tacos! They are also super yummy. 

Hope you are all having a great day! 

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The other night we snapped these photos just before heading out for dinner. It gets dark so early now… it’s crazy! I can’t wait until the days start getting longer again, is it bad to say that already? Haha 😛

I love mixing different fabrics together in a simple outfit. It makes the look way more exciting! Here I am wearing my Aritzia furry coat, on top of an American Apparel crew neck sweater. Such a cozy sweater and coat combo for winter! I was nice and warm in these babies. My pants are my Citizen “Rocket” jeans, which I mentioned before because they are so comfy that I just can’t stop wearing them! So what if I wear the same pair of jeans an abnormal number of days in a row… I’m wild like that. 😉 The little sneakers I am wearing are by Cole Haans. I really love this look because it is casual, yet fab at the same time because of the furry coat. Perfect for me!

Anyways, this weekend has been so nice and chill! I mostly stayed home and cozied up, with the exception of going out on Friday night. When the weather gets chilly like it is now, I am always so tempted to just stay inside and keep warm! How has your weekend been? Hopefully it has been a fun!

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Hi everyone! Hope you are all having a great week so far. Today I wanted to share one of my favourite salads. This one is super simple and only has 4 ingredients! Quick & easy, my kind of salad. 😉

Spinach is crazy good for you. From improving your skin/hair to bettering your bone health, this little leafy green does it all! As for the yummies (see my other salad recipe for what a “yummy” is), this time I used avocado, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onion. AKA the most delicious things! 😀

What’s in it:

• Spinach
• Avocado
• Feta Cheese
• Red Onion
• Cherry Tomatos
• Your favourite balsamic dressing
• OR a simple homemade balsamic (2 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar, squirt of Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and a drop of maple syrup)

Start by putting as much spinach as your heart desires in a bowl. Now take that beautifulll red onion and slice it up really thin. Add that in. Throw in your cherry tomatos, and chop up that avocado into large chunks and add that too. Hungry yet? 😛 Finally, add the best ingredient of all… FETA!

Surprise surprise, I love cheese. Haha. Keep in mind everything in moderation though. Your salad should be sprinkled with feta, not made of 90% feta (which if I am being real is what I want to do all the time… but, self-restraint friends.)

Finally add your favourite balsamic dressing, or use the recipe I put above! And that’s it! SO delicious and nutritious. Make sure to add some more protein (ie chicken) if you are having your salad as a meal.

Do you have a favourite homemade balsamic that you make? Let me know in the comments below, it is always nice to get new recipe tips! 😀

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