Vegetarian + Vegan
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Bistro Style Mushroom + Potato Gratin {vegetarian}
Recently I acquired some older but “new to me” cookbooks….thank u Lois! Needless to say I dug right in and I’ve been eagerly going through them in search of new ideas and inspiration. My gawd flipping through cookbooks makes me hungry! LOL I’m really looking forward to testing some of the recipes that caught my eye, they sound amazing. Of course, I’ll be sure to share the best finds here on the blog so that you can enjoy them with me. This is one of the recipes I tried recently. I tweaked it a bit to simplify it, but basically stuck to the original. It turned out fantastic. If you…
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Pistachio + Banana + Coconut Breakfast Smoothie {plant based/vegan friendly}
Are you a breakfast smoothie drinker? I want to be, I have goals….but truth be told, it’s still a work in progress. It’s just that they’re such an easy way to get some healthy food in you fast that it really is a worthwhile effort to include them in your breakfast repertoire. I’m always looking for new and exciting flavour combos to experiment with. Today’s smoothie blends together pistachios, banana and coconut. The end result is a light tasting, slightly nutty drink that is both delicious and good for you. Did you know…. Nuts should be incorporated into your diet daily, and pistachios in particular are chock full of beneficial…
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Carrot Pecan Breakfast Muffins
It’s been a while since I last posted on the blog… I’ve had a lot of technical issues with my desktop. It’s old and needs an intervention…or to be thrown out the window (I threaten to do this daily) lol. The big problem is that I can’t get my photos into the posts properly, it’s so darn frustrating. And, seriously, a travel or food post without any photos is just sadness don’t you think?! But the good news is that I’ve still been busy testing and perfecting all sorts of yummy recipes. Hopefully I will be able to share them with you very soon. So, with that in mind… Today’s…
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Wild Blueberries + Lemon Scones {plant based/vegan friendly}
I bought a small container of wild blueberries recently. They are a rare find, so I scooped them up without giving it a second thought. Something special needed to be made with those tiny beauties and it turned out to be these delicious scones. My baking is often vegan these days, so that everyone can enjoy the treats, including my vegan daughters. This particular version of my usual scone recipe doesn’t use any dairy or animal products. You should know that I am a huge fan/ lover of “the real thing” when it comes to butter. Yes, I will admit…I am a butter snob. In my humble opinion nothing comes…
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How To Make Basil Oil And Add Fresh Summer Flavour To Your Dishes
I absolutely love basil, and grow it every summer in my garden. It’s a must have for tomato lovers like myself, you can’t have one without the other! This year my plants have done amazingly well and they are still going strong, despite my constant leaf picking for salads. But now the time has come to start thinking about preserving some, before the inevitable arrival of fall… There are many ways to capture and preserve the intense, aromatic flavour of fresh basil. Here is one of my favourite methods…Basil Oil. This delightful and flavour packed oil is reminiscent of a simple pesto but in liquid form, which as you might…
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Spring Mix Salad with Roasted Red Peppers + Goat Cheese + Nuts
Memories of a special Valentine’s Day dinner many years ago, at one of my favourite restaurants….and I fell in love…with a salad! Tis true. In fact I fell so hard that I’ve been making my own tweaked version of that fabulous dish ever since. This beautiful and delicious salad is easy to put together yet fancy enough for dinner guests. I’ve brought it to family gatherings and work potlucks…it’s always a hit. But why wait for a special occasion? I make it often for myself, as a lunch entree, and it feels like a treat, even though its just a salad. Give this one a try! You might just fall…
