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 

Asian-Inspired Soba Noodle Salad

Asian-Inspired Soba Noodle Salad

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 

Kale Pesto

Kale Pesto

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, Food Writer (@rebeccacoleman) But I am running out of pesto. Every 

Vegan Pate with Lentils, Cashews and Shitakes

Vegan Pate with Lentils, Cashews and Shitakes

With the holidays coming up, many of us are probably thinking of entertaining. Or you will likely get asked to parties, and may be required to bring something along. Last week, I confessed that I wanted to entertain more… and so I did! I had 

“Kitchen Sink” Salsa

“Kitchen Sink” Salsa

Summer is ending. The kids are back in school, and we are on the cusp of fall. I’ve even seen a few leaves… While I’m not overjoyed at losing my freedom and bike rides to the beach, I’m really excited that classes are starting up 

Coconut Bacon (vegan, gluten-free, paleo)

Coconut Bacon (vegan, gluten-free, paleo)

I’m sorry, now, what?? Coconut. Bacon. Those two words don’t go together, do they?? Um, yes, yes they do! So… I have been on a quest for the best vegetarian bacon. But this–you can make this. And the joy of making your own is that 

Curried-Coconut Vegetable Soup

Curried-Coconut Vegetable Soup

Whoa! Where did January go?? Well, I don’t know about you, but mine was stuffed. Teaching twice as many classes as usual, preparing for The Wellness Show, oh, and some personal business as well. Somehow the month just slipped by, and me no posty. But 

Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce

Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce

Hello, fall!! Here in Vancouver, the rain has set in, sending me off on a flurry of digging out my rain boots, long pants and sweaters. Kitcheny thoughts turn to comfort food: soup, pie, anything made with apples or pumpkin. Yep, it’s the time of 

Vegan, Gluten-Free “Pulled Pork” Tacos

Vegan, Gluten-Free “Pulled Pork” Tacos

Okay. So, we can have a whole debate about whether or not vegetarian folks are interested in eating food that looks like meat. We can even debate whether or not we should try to convince meat-eaters that vegetarian food is just as yum as meat