Plant-Forward Living with Rebecca Coleman
A couple of weeks ago, I lost my dad. This was neither sudden nor unexpected. My dad had just turned 93, and there had been many times in the last couple of years we thought might lose him. Over the last five years or so, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Well, it’s Mother’s Day this weekend, and you know the drill! Look, not to be a total downer here, but I’m not a fan of Mother’s Day. First of all, much like other “Hallmark Holidays,” Mother’s Day is a made-up day to sell cards and …
Note: this a reboot post, the original post was published April 18, 2014. I have been testing cookbooks lately, writing reviews for the BC Review, and the most recent one coincided nicely with Valentine’s Day. Chocolate All Day: From Simple to Decadent, 100+ Recipes for …
It’s been an unseasonably cold last few weeks here in Vancouver. After a blast of winter in January, it got really warm, and then it got really cold again towards the end of February. We’re set for it to be warmer starting this weekend. Finally. …
Well, it’s Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, and in case you’re as behind as I am, I have a last-minute homemade treat that takes only minutes to whip up. Additionally, you can make it one of two ways. The basis of this recipe is a boxed …
Congratulations, ube! You’re the 2024 flavour of the year! Feels like a long time coming. I’ve been obsessed with ube, or purple yams, since 2015 (here’s my first ube recipe on this blog to prove it). Ube has long been a staple in Filipino cuisine, …
Last week, I posted these Jam-Filled Holiday Wreath Cookies, and today, I’m posting the vegan version of that recipe. This time around, I’m using the jam from Saltspring Kitchen Co. Let me just say, that this Made in BC product is one of my favourite …