Butter Paneer {Vegan option}

Butter Paneer {Vegan option}

It’s the end of January, and let’s be real; comfort food is on the menu 24/7. For breakfast most days I have warm maple oatmeal, and lunches are often rice bowls with tofu and veggies, or a hearty soup. I am craving warming, comforting foods 

Indian-Spiced Mac & Cheese

Indian-Spiced Mac & Cheese

Comfort food, thy name is noodles. Here in Vancouver, the forecast is nothing but clouds with raindrops for the next 7 days. It just doesn’t stop. When it’s deluging enough so that your thoughts turn to building an ark, it’s time for noodles. It’s always 

Blistered Tomato Soup #CookingInColor

Blistered Tomato Soup #CookingInColor

Earlier in the week, I was raving about Food Gay’s new cookbook, Cooking in Color. It’s a book full of vibrant, creative recipes, and it includes some great tips and tricks for those of you who want to up your Instagram game. I made a 

Pao de Queijo or Brazilian Cheese Bread {Gluten Free}

Pao de Queijo or Brazilian Cheese Bread {Gluten Free}

My gateway drug to any culture has always been food. I remember so clearly the first time I tried curry. The first time I tried sushi. The first time I had real Chinese food. Falling in love with the culture, for me, always starts with 

Aquafabulous! Roasted Carrot Dip

Aquafabulous! Roasted Carrot Dip

It’s officially fall! So, yeah. I’m not super happy about that. In my ideal world, summer would last forever. There is something kinda wonderful about breaking out my favorite cozy scarf again, though. The beginning of fall means that my kitchen is now actually cool 

Lazy Sourdough Bread (Vegan)

Lazy Sourdough Bread (Vegan)

I have a new love in my life. Let me introduce you: Gorgeous, right??? I tend to not be super materialistic; most of my furniture is from Ikea, I don’t own a lot of clothes, and I drive a 10-year-old Kia. But in the kitchen, 

Rosemary Olive Oil Focaccia Bread

Rosemary Olive Oil Focaccia Bread

When my son was younger, he was the world’s pickiest eater. As a foodie, it was incredibly frustrating. As a mom, it drove me crazy. How could I get any nutrition into him, when all he ate was chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and goldfish?? 

Sweet ‘n’ Salty ‘n’ Spicy Tamari Cashews [Gluten Free & Vegan]

Sweet ‘n’ Salty ‘n’ Spicy Tamari Cashews [Gluten Free & Vegan]

I really am trying very hard to eat healthier. Not that I was eating all junk food all the time before… but what I’m learning about myself is that I need to plan my week better, and basically make it stupid easy for me to 

Foraged Mushrooms and Polenta

Foraged Mushrooms and Polenta

This is the story of a girl who went on a hike in her backyard. Last weekend was our Canadian Thanksgiving. I ended up being a rare situation where I had 4 days off in a row with no classes to teach, and because my 

Mad Mac and Cheese Balls

Mad Mac and Cheese Balls

You guys!! These are sooooo good. A while back, I attended this grocery showcase. It was this huge trade show that was only open to members of the grocery trade, and it was a preview of the newest products on the market that were going