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Blueberry Iced Matcha

Blueberry Iced Matcha

There are signs of spring all around this week. Teeny tiny green things poking up out of the ground, little green buds on trees that were previously nothing but brown, and snowdrops and crocuses are dotting the earth. I have a vase full of daffodils 

Blue Spirulina Pina Colada Smoothie

Blue Spirulina Pina Colada Smoothie

First there was a global pandemic that forced us to stay home. Now that we’re all vaccinated and we seem to be safely coming out of Omicron, there’s an entirely new situation that is making travel difficult, and that’s the soaring price of gas and 

Pistachio Latte {Vegan}

Pistachio Latte {Vegan}

Coffee. Coffee. coffee. Coffee. These are a few of my favourite things. Yes, I’m addicted. No, I don’t apologize for it, and, in fact, I celebrate it. But pistachio? In coffee?? Seems weird, right? Well, if you think about it, almond and hazelnut are both 

The Gully Canteen

The Gully Canteen

My city. Vancouver. Besides the fact that we’re already seeing signs of spring in mid-February (hello crocuses), one of the things I love the most about living here is our vast cultural diversity. Food has always been my gateway drug to exploring new cultures, and 

Red Velvet Chocolates for Valentine’s Day {Vegan}

Red Velvet Chocolates for Valentine’s Day {Vegan}

Feb Holy yikes! Yeah, Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and your inspiration is as dry as the Sahara, am I right? Part of the problem of getting gifts for the same people year after year (birthday, Christmas, Mother’s Day, etc) is that 

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Okay, so let me first start by acknowledging that Valentine’s Day is kind of a made-up holiday that was invented to sell cards. And that you should be loving to the people in your life every day, not just on Valentine’s Day. Now that we’ve 

Versante Hotel and Bruno YVR

Versante Hotel and Bruno YVR

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you’re no doubt thinking about ways to mark the holiday of love, either for your special someone, a friend, or even for yourself. But also, we’re three years into a global pandemic, so let’s be real, anything big 

“Rescued” Banana Ice Cream

“Rescued” Banana Ice Cream

One thing I legit maybe talk about too much is sustainability. But also, can you talk about it too much? If the environmental issues of the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that climate change is real, and we all need to make 

Mushroom Ragout on Soft Polenta {Vegan}

Mushroom Ragout on Soft Polenta {Vegan}

Honestly, kids, I don’t have much to say. Life is quiet. And a touch boring. And I really like it that way. Yes, I miss travel, and I yearn to just go somewhere. But also given how frenetic the past few months have been, I’m 

Pisco Sour Cocktail

Pisco Sour Cocktail

Republished Jan 22, 2022 in memory of Kumiko Umeno. RIP friend.  A wonderful way to explore a new country’s culture is through its food and drink. You can learn so much that way. The Bahn Mi is a great example of this. This delicious sandwich