With the warmer weather catching up to us and the snow finally melted (fingers crossed that it won’t return anytime soon!), I’ve been craving fresh seasonal ingredients like nobody’s business. Unlike a lot of you non-Albertans who don’t grasp the concept of snow in May, I’m totally basking in our early summer weather. It’s like … Continue reading »
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White Bean, Kale & Parsnip Stew with Smoky Chickpeas
I was feeling pretty crummy yesterday; tired, sick and all that super awesome stuff. So I spent most of the day in full-on lump form on the couch, willing my body to fight whatever battle was going on inside. It’s really silly but I hate admitting when I’m sick, with all the people who go … Continue reading »
Vegan Mofo Day 18: Three Sisters Soup
I’ve been in total soup mode lately. Soup, stew, chili, you name it, I want it. I don’t think I’m fully alone with my soup love as P whipped up a batch of chick-un soup on the weekend that was mighty tasty. You may not know this about him, but P can cook, like really … Continue reading »
Vegan Mofo Day 15: Feves au Lard or Maple Baked Beans
I’m going to keep this one a little short today as I’m writing this on Sunday and we’re about to head out the door and stuff our faces with Thanksgiving goodness. My friend T has a big gathering at her house every year with lots of vegan fixins’ and I’m attempting to make a “meat” … Continue reading »
Vegan Mofo Day 4: Pâté Chinois
Although it’s technically been Fall for a while now, I’ve only just started getting into the cold weather spirit and started embracing pumpkin, warm spices and hearty comforting meals. It’s kind of hard to crave soup when it’s still 22 degrees celsius outside. Considering it actually snowed today (ugh!) the switch in my brain was … Continue reading »
Plants! It’s What’s For Dinner.
I’m not going to lie, I’m finding it really difficult to focus. We’re leaving for Hawaii this weekend and that seems to be all that’s on my mind. For a multitude of reasons, we haven’t been outside Canada in 4 years, so there’s a lot of build up surrounding this trip and I’m super excited! … Continue reading »