Vegan Broccoli Stalk Soup
As I’ve mentioned before, I feel strongly about preventing food waste. If you want to get on my bad side, wasting food will do the trick (though I really wish you wouldn’t). Here’s another way you can...
View ArticleTamari + Sesame Kale Chips
Oh, dear kale chips. It’s been awhile. A loooooooooong while. The last time I posted a recipe for kale chips was in 2012. That’s probably the last time I’ve eaten them, too, so it’s not like I’ve been...
View ArticleThick and Creamy Dairy-Free Chowder
Endless inspiration surrounds us. I’m inspired by those who reach out to others with kindness. I’m inspired by incredible acts of courage. I’m inspired by the little guys who stand up to the big guys....
View ArticleSesame + Sunflower Superfood Butter
I’m a fan of food mashups and wacky ingredient combinations. Whether it’s creating the love child of coconut butter and almond butter or incorporating kale into brownies, I’m always willing to toss a...
View ArticleAll-Dressed Tortilla Chips (Gluten-Free)
As a child of the 80s, it has always struck me that I’m part of an age group that straddles the old and the new. My generation remembers what it’s like to use rotary phones and payphones. We recall...
View ArticleGluten-Free Buckwheat Polenta with Roasted Asparagus + Tomatoes
A decade ago, if you had asked me to name a whole grain other than wheat I would’ve been totally stumped. Now, the world of gluten-free eating has opened me up to a wide variety of grains, including...
View ArticleCoffee Caramel Crunch Dairy-Free Ice Cream
Have you ever made a recipe simply because you like the way it sounds? Coffee Caramel Crunch. Birthed into being because I like the alliteration. But maybe you aren’t that superficial (you probably...
View ArticleSavory Green Bean and Tomato Muffins (Gluten-Free + Vegan)
Food gifts are the absolute best. I’d choose a handful of fresh herbs from your garden or a thoughtfully prepared gluten-free granola in a jar over a crisply-wrapped gizmo any day. This week, I found...
View ArticleDairy-Free Turmeric Latte
Annnnnddddd it’s December. You haven’t heard from me in awhile – since my last recipe post in August – but I come bearing a gift: a caffeine-free + dairy-free turmeric latte. Four months is the...
View ArticleVegan Butternut Squash Crumble
I love a good fruit crumble (or crisp) as much as the next gal, but a savory ‘crumble’ with veggies? This is not something I ever would’ve imagined creating when I began this blog seven years ago –...
View ArticleBeet, Carrot + Cashew Dip
Perhaps you’ve heard the news: it’s been cold and snowy in Vancouver. While it may surprise you to hear that wintry weather in Canada made the national news (aren’t we used to our igloos by now?), my...
View ArticleGolden Turmeric Rice with Raisins
Why is it that everyone loves grapes, but hates raisins? Think about it. I’ve never seen a plump red grape languishing on a fruit platter, and the wine industry is certainly thriving. But if a...
View ArticleDouble Chocolate Chip Muffins with Butternut Squash
In January, I eliminated sugar for the month – even natural sweeteners like maple syrup, honey and coconut sugar. The combination of too much dark chocolate and umpteen impromptu baking sessions on...
View ArticleQuinoa + Lentil Breakfast Hash
Do I have to tell you I’m a fan of savory breakfasts? Cause I’m pretty sure I’ve already mentioned it oh, only a few times – and you’re probably sick of hearing it. Sometimes people tell you stuff...
View ArticleSavory Pumpkin, Kale and Almond Scones (Gluten-Free + Vegan)
It could be said that I have unusual tastes when it comes to food. In fact, it has been said. I don’t mean I’m the type of person who eats adventurously, like the people who will eat intestines and...
View ArticleEdamame + Roasted Garlic Spread
I’m reluctant to complain about the weather, but I’m going to do it anyway. After the icy winter we had here in Vancouver where the sidewalks and roads were literal skating rinks (but not fun ones –...
View ArticleSavory Baked Breakfast Oatmeal Cups
This is a sponsored post by Bob’s Red Mill, which means I was compensated for my time to develop this recipe. I vet products carefully to ensure they align with my nutritional values, and only feature...
View ArticleMixed Berry Coconut Ice Cream
Way back in January, when I decided to eliminate sugar for a month, I bought a 2-kilogram bag of mixed berries. I thought, ‘Berries are naturally sweet. I’ll have more smoothies!’ You know what...
View ArticleSalted Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter
This ain’t nutella. It’s not even close – for a delicious version that is, check out this decadent chocolate spread (and it’s nut-free to boot!). I hope you’re still with me, because if you are you...
View ArticleSalted Dark Chocolate Sunbutter 3-Ingredient Cookies
You’ve probably seen recipes for 3-ingredient cookies floating around the internet. I even posted one many years ago, back in the days when I ate eggs and white sugar and peanut butter like it was...
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