Plant-Forward Living with Rebecca Coleman
A can of coconut milk is something my pantry is never without. I love that stuff. I use it a lot especially when I’m cooking vegan; it is an admirable substitute for whipping cream. I add it to pureed vegetable soups to give them that …
It’s September. I’ve been loving beautiful chilled white wines all summer, but when the weather starts to change in the next few weeks and get colder, I’ll switch back to big, bold reds like shirazes, malbecs or pinot noirs. I also love a warming fall …
It’s hot. Who wants to cook? Not me. I’m craving fresh, cool, crunchy vegetables, instead. Minced green herbs that pack a punch. And a dressing that has a fiery afterglow. This Asian-Inspired Soba Noodle Salad is one of my go-to salads in the summer. I …
Scapes! Scapes! Scapes! I’m obsessed. Every year I look forward to early June, when the Scapes are in season at the Farmer’s Market. I buy handfuls and then come home and turn them into pesto. The season is short, so I usually go back every …
I don’t get to the theatre often. It’s a reality of my life, despite the fact I love theatre and film, and remain deeply connected to the local communities. My schedule just doesn’t support it. But last night, I did get out to see Chef, …
On Tuesday, July 1, we’ll celebrate our country’s 147th birthday. It’s always a fun day, with lots of festivities, a day off work, and red and white. Many people will celebrate with a barbecue, and probably a few icy-cold drinks. For Canada Day this year, …
I can’t imagine a life without waffles. When I was a kid, sometimes my mom would make waffles for dinner on the weekends, and those were special times. Homemade waffles in and of themselves were pretty special, but for dinner?? Extra bonus special. Waffles are …
I have no idea what is wrong with me. I have lived in Vancouver for most of my life, and for some reason, I only got to Butter Baked Goods and Cafe for the first time just a little while ago. I guess maybe part of …
It’s spring! The magnoilas and cherry blossoms are bustin’ out here in Vancouver, and the tulips and daffodils are also showing their blooms. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rebecca Coleman (@rebeccacoleman) But I am running out of pesto. Every year, in …
I just got back from a glorious long weekend in Tofino. Everything was perfection. Normally, when you go on vacation, you hope for good weather. But Tofino might be the one place in the world where people go hoping for bad weather. I spent quite …