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Vegan Scallops

Vegan Scallops

I am Top Chef obsessed. Always have been. I’ve watched them all. My favorite, of course, were Top Chef Canada, because I loved seeing my local chefs (whose work I was a big fan of) shine on a national level. The Top Chef Canada franchise 

Hemp Milk (Mylk)

Hemp Milk (Mylk)

Uuuuuhhhh what now? Hemp milk! It’s 40 different kinds of awesome. So, for the vegans out there, and for those of you who are lactose intolerant, you likely drink some kind of milk substitute. It’s easy enough to buy in the store; and the variety 

Vegan Egg Substitutes

Vegan Egg Substitutes

When I first started writing my cookbook, I got pretty deep into the whole vegan egg substitutes scene. Oh, yeah, it’s a scene. So, here’s the thing about eggs: you might think of them as those little protein bombs that you eat for breakfast (and 

Aquafabulous!: 100+ Egg-Free Vegan Recipes Using Aquafaba (Bean Water)

Aquafabulous!: 100+ Egg-Free Vegan Recipes Using Aquafaba (Bean Water)

After a year of hard work, my cookbook has been published! Yup, my cookbook, Aquafabulous!: 100+ Egg-Free Vegan Recipes Using Aquafaba is now in bookstores! You can also order it from Amazon.ca or Amazon.com and Chapters-Indigo. Aquafabulous! has 125 recipes featuring Aquafaba, and here’s a little 

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, 

Tropical Chocolate Chia Pudding

Tropical Chocolate Chia Pudding

Am I the only one that doesn’t “get” smoothie bowls? I mean, I get that they are pretty, and instagram-worthy, but how do you even eat them? I like my smoothie in a to-go mug with a straw! Usually because I never actually have time 

Vegan Lemon Squares

Vegan Lemon Squares

It’s the middle of winter, and I don’t know about you, but I’m craving bright food. Citrus, bright colours, pops of flavor… all just what I need right now to wake up my palate. The other night, I was seriously craving lemon bars. Like, seriously. 

Blueberry Scones with Lemon, Rosemary and Oatmeal

Blueberry Scones with Lemon, Rosemary and Oatmeal

If there’s one thing that defines my values as a foodie (other than taste; the buck always stops there), it’s eat local. Supporting local farmers and eating seasonally is something I’m really passionate about, because it’s good for the economy, and the more money that 

Vegan Challah #Aquafaba

Vegan Challah #Aquafaba

Despite my Jewish-sounding last name, my people come from a corner of Britain probably known more for its coal than for its latkes. Having said that, I have a strong affinity for Jewish culture, and I have many good Jewish friends. And beyond that, I’m 

Vegan Butter Tarts

Vegan Butter Tarts

Christmas is creeping up on us, and it’s time to start thinking about making batches of cookies to give away to family and friends. This is something I’ve been doing for years, thought I’m not sure how it’s going to work this year, what with