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How Recipes Keep Us Connected

How Recipes Keep Us Connected

There are two things that keep me connected to my mom, whom I lost to cancer in 2008. The first is her wedding rings. My dad gave them to me after she died, and sometimes I wear them when I feel like I need a 

Susgrainable Apple Cake for Fall

Susgrainable Apple Cake for Fall

Well, it’s officially fall. Seems like overnight everything has gone all pumpkin-spiced, and it looks like this post will be no exception, because those same warming spices bring all the fall vibes to an Apple Cake. Earlier this year, I was named one of the 

Walnut Hummus

Walnut Hummus

Well, folks, it’s time to face the music and get back to reality. After a fun summer off, it’s time to head back to school this week, and events are starting to ramp up again as well! I got to attend a really fun event 

Vegan Eats in Edmonton (#YEG)

Vegan Eats in Edmonton (#YEG)

Eating and travelling are probably two of my most favourite things. Travel is something I’ve not done in a very, very long time, at least not in a significant way. I’ve done lots of road trips in the past four years, but between the pandemic 

Ooni Pizza Oven Test Drive

Ooni Pizza Oven Test Drive

Truth be told, there was a time when there was pretty much always a box of Kirkland Cheese Pizzas in my deep freeze. They were really handy to have on hand for a quick dinner for M and I; I’d just throw my own toppings 

Vegan S’Mores Cookies

Vegan S’Mores Cookies

Have you tried Crumbl Cookies yet? If you live in Canada, there’s a pretty good chance that you haven’t. Crumbl is an American chain, and they make and sell these huge, gourmet cookies. I have a Nexus card and that facilitates me being able to 

Beet Tartare {Vegan}

Beet Tartare {Vegan}

This recipe is un-beet-levable! It’s just one tiny letter, but it makes a big difference–this is my vegan version of beef tartare. In case you’re not familiar with what beef tartare is, let me beet you to the punch. It’s a popular French dish you’ll 

Patatas Bravas

Patatas Bravas

There’s a tiny little tapas place here in the West End of Vancouver that I have long adored. It’s called Espana and it’s on Denman Street. It’s a tiny little alley way bar, with just a few seats, but It’s become a fixture in the 

This One Ingredient Will Make Your Chocolate Chip Cookies Better

This One Ingredient Will Make Your Chocolate Chip Cookies Better

Okay, okay, I know my subject for today’s blog post sounds like click bait, but stick with me folks! I’ve long been a fan of the sweet/savoury combo. For example, I always a put a little coffee in almost anything I make that has chocolate 

Roasted Beets with Pink Grapefruit (from The Side Gardener)

Roasted Beets with Pink Grapefruit (from The Side Gardener)

There is a restaurant just down the street from my house in downtown Vancouver. It’s arguably “upscale,” chi-chi. It’s called Nightingale, and it’s owned by the same folks that own one of the fanciest restaurants in town, Hawksworth. I know there’s a cache to going