This comforting soup is like the grown-up, less processed version of “Lipton Cup-a-Soup”. I add carrot and potato to increase the nutrients and make the soup more of a meal, without altering the nostalgic flavour too much. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Vegan
Crunchy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
This is my favourite way to eat Brussels Sprouts; they’re not squishy or sulphury tasting, just crisp with a bit of caramelized browning on them from being sautéed in a hot pan. Being cut into small slivers helps them cook quickly, so they don’t become overdone. I add shallots for their mellow, toasty flavour, and… Continue Reading
Double Chocolate Muffins {vegan, gluten-free}
These muffins taste very decadently of rich, dark chocolate, yet they are surprisingly healthy. I first came across the original recipe, created by Thomas, on his interesting food blog called “Full of Plants”. His recipe is actually quite healthy as it is, but I wanted to try to eliminate any added sugars, preferring that any… Continue Reading
Anti-Cancer Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing
The past six months have been a hectic whirlwind of stress and uncertainty, with several diagnoses of cancer within our family, including my own basal cell carcinoma diagnosis last week! When we tell people of our diagnoses, so many people mention family members and friends who have also been diagnosed with various forms of cancer. … Continue Reading
Chewy Chocolate Nutty Balls
Not the greatest name, I know (and Shane said they’re not the greatest looking either)…but these things taste like a caramelly, nutty chocolate bar without all the refined sugar and other undesirables. Continue Reading
Einkorn Pizza Dough
There is a recipe for pizza dough on the side of the Jovial bag of all-purpose einkorn flour, which I made the first time I made pizza using all-purpose einkorn flour. It turned out well, but I now prefer to make it with 50% whole grain einkorn flour and 50% all-purpose einkorn. I’ve also found… Continue Reading
Polenta Soldiers {gluten-free}
I’ve been making these polenta soldiers for quite a while, but just thought today to share the recipe. It’s easy to cook up, and makes a nice change from toast. Prepared this way, the polenta is crispy and salty and tastes great dipped into a boiled egg (or over easy with tomatoes). Continue Reading
Chai with Rooibos
The first time I tasted chai was in an Indian restaurant in Ottawa when I was in university. I had never tasted anything quite like the sweet and spicy concoction; it’s comforting and warming, and I think mildly addictive. While I do enjoy the convenience of chai tea bags, the flavour of homemade chai is… Continue Reading
Hummus
The existence of hummus is yet another example of the seemingly endless usefulness (and deliciousness) of chickpeas. I feel the same way about hummus as I do about falafel; they are both so rich, satisfying and flavourful, it’s hard to believe they are also so nutritious. Continue Reading
Whole Grain Sourdough Einkorn Bread
My sourdough bread experiment has come to fruition tonight with my first-ever einkorn sourdough loaf! The whole process of creating the sourdough starter was quite fascinating, and also pretty fun. At first I thought my starter was going funky because it bubbled up like crazy the first two days, and smelled a bit like old… Continue Reading