You guys it's peach season!!! Isn't summer the best?!? But seriously those BC peaches are falling off the trees and thankfully going straight in my mouth. I love baking with peaches (although I don't love baking) and I love cooking with peaches, because you can do so many things with them. But today I wanted … Continue reading Peach and arugula salad
It's summertime in the city and that means lazy cooking, because it's too damn hot to have the oven on all the time. So we've been eating a lot of veggie bowls and salads these days. Specifically this one because it is simple, packs a ton of flavour and is also pretty to look at. … Continue reading Watermelon, cucumber & radish tofu bowl with citrusy soy vinaigrette
I love cherries, I mean who doesn't love cherries? And it's cherry season in BC and I couldn't be happier. But I always eat cherries fresh, just the way they are. I've never really been a big fan of cooked cherries, couldn't get into cherry pie, or cherry sauce - you know like the kind … Continue reading Cherry coconut oat bars
Of course the day I release this bright, summery recipe the skies are grey and it's a rainy day. Oh well - this recipe should put you back in a happy mood if nothing else. I created this recipe years ago when I had a catering company to spice up the old caprese skewer. The … Continue reading Zucchini wrapped bocconcini skewers
I'm finally posting my salsa verde recipe, or everything salsa as I like to call it...because it is good on almost everything. My favorite things to top with it in no particular order - tacos (obviously), roasted chicken, grilled flank steak, roasted pork tenderloin, and grilled halibut. A couple of years ago I grew tomatillos. … Continue reading Salsa verde
Ok guys I love side dishes, a lot; mostly because I like variety. I'm one of those people who goes out to eat and orders three or four appetizers instead of a main dish because I want all the things. With BBQ season in full force it often means potlucks, which often means bringing a side … Continue reading Roasted veggies with a lemon brown butter
Ok guys, I found these House Foods brand tofu noodles and I had to give them a try. I'm always looking for new, healthyish and alternative ways of eating. I'm not gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan - but we do eat plant-based a few times a week and try to save our gluten intake for when … Continue reading Tofu noodle bowl with citrus ginger soy
I have been working on this one for a while - making it absolutely perfect. And now I'm confident that it is just that! This bowl is a go to in our house, because it is jammed full of good for you foods, tastes fantastic and can be thrown together pretty easily with ingredients that we … Continue reading Sweet potato protein bowl with maple tahini
So I don't drink milk. Not because I'm vegan - I'm not. I just don't really like the taste of milk. Every once in a while I get a craving, have a huge swig and then I'm done for another 8 months or so. I do love most plant-based milks (my favourite of which is … Continue reading Strawberry Almond Milk
The summer months are finally here and all I want is ice cream, freezies, slurpees and popsicles. Oh, and maybe a boozy slushy here and there. Even though the weather hasn't been the greatest in Calgary, it's getting there and I'm still feeling summer vibes. Since I always have like 20 bananas in my freezer....I … Continue reading No churn banana split nice cream
