The Nook Blog

  • Ways to Stay away from Halloween Candy

    by Madison Warnock
    When it comes to halloween it’s tough to stay away from eating handfuls of candy in one sitting. Here are a few ways I mitigate the allure of Reese...

  • How I fell for Greenwashing

    by Madison Warnock
    Our Packaging Evolution We have spent hours and hours of time and effort sourcing the best possible packaging for our meals so that they arrive to ...

  • Madi's Memos: How I Healed my Addiction to Sugar

    by Madison Warnock
    Ahhhh sugar, my lover, my nemesis.. Sound familiar? The most common issue my clients deal with is their attachment to this sweetest of ingredients,...

  • The Immune System | A Deep Dive

    by Madison Warnock
    Every time Fall approached we invariably receive questions about immune health and ways to boost it. This year we are taking a deep dive to help ou...

  • Pumpkin Seed Chocolate Cups | VG + NF

    by Madison Warnock
    A nut-free twist on a classic. Our pumpkin seed chocolate cups are 100% vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free, and are safe for kids to bring to s...

  • A Yearly Check In: Q's to ask on your birthday

    by Madison Warnock
    Question’s I ask myself on my birthday Celebrating your birthday with friends and family (and in my case, a fun flash sale) is always wonderful, ...

  • From Plant-based to Plant-forward: Our Menu Evolution

    by Madison Warnock
    Creating a more inclusive menu  Throughout the summer of 2020, I found myself re-imagining how I could provide nutrition to my community. At that p...

  • Madi's Memos: My Journey with Juice Cleanse

    by Madison Warnock
    Labour Day weekend always feels like a launching pad for me. The “Back to School” vibe always makes me excited to tackle new projects - Both person...

  • Madi's Memos: How I eat while Traveling

    by Madison Warnock
      Food is my greatest joy. Making it, sharing it, experiencing it… I’m happiest during those moments. So when I travel, I always search out food e...

  • Peanut Kimchi Slaw

    by Madison Warnock
    Prior to learning how to make coleslaw I would never be caught dead eating it - Yet now it has turned into one of my favourite quick & delicio...

  • Polyphenols: Nature's Probiotics

    by Madison Warnock
    These wonder nutrients are abundant in plants are are structurally diverse. They offer protection from UV light, and defence against the plant's...

  • 'Fried' Cauli Rice w/ Miso Tofu

    by Madison Warnock
    Last week I was a part of a virtual home show where we had to showcase a specific kitchen tool and create a meal with it. I was given an air fryer....