(Update: Those with a sweet tooth, scroll on down to bottom of post for news of a NEW dessert e-cookbook!) Naming recipes is not something that always comes naturally to me. I often describe components in the dish, or try to convey how the dish makes me feel. A few (just a few!) of the… Continue Reading
Vegan Valentine’s Day: Raw Chocolate Mousse Pie, Snack Platter, Fruit Hearts (+ my Breville Sous Chef!)
Valentine’s Day is certainly a day to celebrate romantic love, but it’s also a day to celebrate ALL love. Love for friends, love for your children, love for animals, love for your darlin’, love for yourSELF… and love for chocolate. I joke. Sort of. :D Every year for Valentine’s I post a chocolate recipe. This… Continue Reading
Let Them Eat GREENS! Leafy Greens 101: How To Buy, Prepare, Store, and Cook with Leafy Greens
It’s easier than you might think to eat nutrient-dense leafy greens. I understand how intimidating bunches of kale, chard, and collards can look on those grocery shelves. Hey, I grew up eating iceberg lettuce – correction, I grew up eating a lot of junk – and the ONLY lettuce I ate was some iceberg… Continue Reading
Everyday Superhero: A book for kids of ALL abilities
I have something special to share with you today. A children’s book that is particularly unique and heartfelt, and written by a fellow Canadian mom, Stefania Moffatt. I have known Stefania for quite a few years. She was one of my readers of my blog and books early on in my career. She was one… Continue Reading
Fresh Broccoli and Vegetable Teriyaki Stir-Fry with Cashews (vegan and gluten-free)
As a culture, we are always excited and fascinated by what’s new. As a vegan chef, I love to push out of my cooking comfort zones to try new techniques, new ingredients, and of course to create new recipes for all of YOU! And yet, we have thousands of cookbooks available to use (vegan or… Continue Reading
Apple Hemp Muffins (vegan, wheat-free, and oil-free)
If you eat vegan or raw, you know that hemp is hot! I’ve been using hemp seeds in my recipes for years (before it was um, ‘hip to eat hemp’). When I started using hemp seeds and talking about them in my recipes, I got that “ohhhh, you are hippity dippity!” sort of reaction… like… Continue Reading
Creamy Breakfast Rice Pudding (vegan and gluten-free)
I am delighted that we are in January, because though seasonally it is cold and dark, for me it is uplifting with less fall ‘overwhelm’ and the start to a new year! January usually brings many intentions to start eating healthier. I support these resolutions and intentions, in the framework of a healthier eating lifestyle,… Continue Reading
Reasons to Stop Eating Dairy
For 2013, why not do the one single thing that can have a huge impact on your health – DITCH dairy! When I got dairy out of my diet, it made the biggest difference in how I felt. At twenty my joints hurt, and my knees in particular were so stiff some days that it… Continue Reading
Vegan Recipes for New Year’s Eve
Are you having a New Year’s Eve party or potluck and a little tired of traditional holiday fare? I thought I’d give you suggestions for 13 healthy, delicious, and less-traditional recipes to make your 2013-welcoming shindig utterly fabulous! The countdown (in no particular order other than ending with a dessert!) begins… 13. Rawesome Nut Dip. Serve… Continue Reading
Natural Gingerbread Folks and Vegan Christmas Cookies (oil-free and gluten-free options)
Have you rolled up your sleeves and started your holiday baking? I sure have, but everything I’ve baked this past week starts with ‘gra’ and ends with ‘nola’! Gingerbread Granola, Cocoa-Goji Granola… I’ve probably baked 15 batches for gifting by now! This is the first year I’ve given granola as gifts, and it’s a nice… Continue Reading
Wildside Jar for green smoothies, thick and nut-based sauces and dessert purees. I use mine 1-2x/day.
Twister Jar is the BEST for healthy, homemade salad dressings and sauces
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