I can’t remember the first falafel I ever ate. It must be one of those foods that made it’s way onto my culinary radar during my first years at university, like sushi, phad thai, and dal. Originating in Egypt and proliferating throughout the Middle East, falafel is now popular around the world over as an…
Homemade Bean Salad (Vegan + GF)
Bean salad is one of those summer staples that appears at potlucks and barbecues year after year. If you don’t think much of bean salad, you might be used the soggy kind that comes from store bought cans and tubs. Not only is homemade bean salad so much tastier, it’s also naturally vegan and gluten…
Miso Glazed Hakurei Turnip Bowls (Vegan)
I’d been eying up Hakurei turnips for few weeks at our local farmer’s market. Attracted by their stark, white colour, bright green tops, and Japanese name, I started to do a bit of research. Sweeter in flavour then radish, Haukerei turnips have a crunchy texture, but turn juicy when cooked. Unlike other turnips, they can…
Coconut & Strawberry Chia Pudding with Almond Tuile (Vegan + GF)
After ignoring the chia pudding trend for a number of years, I’m firmly on the bandwagon. Coconut chia pudding is creamy, delicious and incredibly satisfying. Requiring only 3 ingredients and some chill time in the fridge, coconut chia pudding is my favourite companion for a pint of ripe strawberries. Especially when I can’t resist buying…
One Bowl, 30 Minute Vegan Granola Bars
Canadian summers are the best! Long days and warm weather, combined with a crazy amount of activity options, make for endless fun. No matter what kind of adventure you’re planning, it’s important to be prepared. These easy 30 minute Vegan Granola Bars are perfect to throw in your backpack just in case your adventure takes…
Dal Fry & Chapati – Indian Restaurant Style (Vegan)
Dal fry was one of my favourite meals while travelling in India. Cheap and packed with protein-rich lentils, dal fry is a comforting food available in almost any veg restaurant you can find. At home, dal fry is quick to make: cook the lentils, fry your spices, add lentils to spices and simmer. The taste…
Grillable Veggie Burgers – Yes!!!! (Vegan)
Last weekend I went on a quest to make a grillable veggie burger. Creating a tasty and grillable veggie burger has been an illusive target ever since I started making my own veggie burger patties a few years ago. Although I’ve made some tasty patties, the mixture is so soft I wouldn’t even think of…
Five Ways to use Rhubarb Sauce
If one thing can cheer me up, it’s rhubarb. Each Spring when the gorgeous pinky-red rhubarb stalks make their appearance in gardens, markets, and grocery stores all over, I feel excitement build inside me. Excitement for the abundance of fresh produce in the season to come, and excitement for the tart and fresh rhubarb flavour in…
Quick & Easy Homemade Granola
I’ve been having a tough time transitioning from travel life to life back at home. Going from the excitement and constant barrage of new experiences everyday, to a relatively stable and routine life at home takes some time to adjust to. It doesn’t help that I’m having a tough time finding work here either (especially…
Yoga + Chocolate Beetroot Cake (Vegan)
**Recipe updated August 15, 2017 to make a 2 layer 8-inch or 9-inch cake** I can’t believe it’s been almost 2 months since I finished my 200 hour yoga teacher training at Trimurti Yoga in Goa, India! After a few more stops in India and taking a bit of time to surf and relax in…