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15 Vegan Picnic Food Ideas

by Tazim Damji

15 Vegan Picnic Food Ideas

I don't know what it is about eating outside, or al fresco, that makes the food taste so much better! Our senses really feel alive outside with so much to see, hear, feel, smell, and taste. This heightened dining experience is often something I enjoy during the warmer months of the year, so it feels quintessential summer to me. I know that many people partake in al fresco dining on a patio, but my favourite way to eat outside is with a picnic. I have a whole binder worth of vegan picnic food ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen, Recipes Tagged With: cooking, dessert, food, summer

Canadian Thanksgiving Party Ideas

by Tazim Damji

Harvest Dinner Party Ideas

A Fall Harvest Dinner Party is an awesome way to get your friends together and just chill out. Whether you go all-out or prefer to have a more casual get-together, Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate what you're grateful for, spend time with friends and/or family, and enjoy delicious food.   Welcome guests to your home with a fall wreath on your front door, and the smell of cinnamon and apples when they enter. Have a showstopping centrepiece If you don't want to decorate the rest of your home, ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen, Lifestyle Tagged With: harvest, parties, Thanksgiving

Recipes for Delicious Kitchens from IKEA

by Tazim Damji

IKEA Recipes for delicious kitchens

The kitchen section at my local IKEA store is one of my favourites. I love wandering around in there, checking out the different cabinet and countertop options, and imagining myself cooking in the display kitchens from IKEA. There are so many options available when thinking about designing a kitchen and IKEA definitely has a lot of tips and expert advice online and from their sales staff in the stores. I get that designing a kitchen cam be challenging, but IKEA makes it a lot easier. Check ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design, Kitchen Tagged With: IKEA, kitchens

Fruit-y Frozen Treats Year-Round with Yonanas

by Tazim Damji

Banana peach cone

Delicious summer fruits can be enjoyed year-round as a delicious, healthy (cold) treat!  Yonanas has the perfect solution for your sweet tooth that won’t affect your health goals. Yonanas is a small kitchen gadget that churns JUST frozen fruit into creamy, soft serve “ice cream.” The possibilities for flavour combinations is endless. I've been trying out a few so far and I share one of the recipes, below: ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen, Recipes

Philips Avance Collection Multicooker Review (w/ Canada Only Giveaway $250 ARV)

by Tazim Damji

Avance Collection Multicooker by Philips

As a self-proclaimed foodie, it should come as no surprise that I have a fair amount of kitchen appliances in my home. Generally, the kitchen appliances perform a singular function, and mostly sit in my cupboards collecting dust. The single most used small appliance in my home is the new Philips Avance Collection Multicooker. When I first heard of its existence, I admit that I was excited to have a fancy new appliance to steam rice in. But, whoa—stop the presses! The Multicooker does SO much ...

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Filed Under: Giveaways, Kitchen, Lifestyle Tagged With: food, kitchen accessories, kitchen gift ideas, kitchenware

Summer Candlelight Dinner Ideas from CB2

by Tazim Damji

sangria

Cooler summer evenings are perfect for a candlelight dinner. I love these ideas from CB2 on how to create a fun, summery evening party.  ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design, Kitchen Tagged With: kitchen accessories, summer

The Perfect Cold Weather Travel Companion

by Tazim Damji

The Perfect Cold Weather Travel Companion

Warm drinks on cold winter days come courtesy of my Thermos Insulated Travel Tumbler. Sometimes, it's all I can do in the morning to pour some hot coffee in it and take it in the car to work with me. Luckily, this tumbler allows my coffee to stay hot for 5 hours. Another thing I love about this tumbler is the excellent seal on the lid. The open/close switch and the written text make it so I know exactly when my drink is safely sealed away inside. ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen Tagged With: gift guide, gifts for dad, gifts for grads, gifts for mom

I’m Enjoying #SilkCreamyCashew in My Baking

by Tazim Damji

Silk Creamy Cashew

Silk Creamy Cashew has a mild, pleasant taste to it. It's creamy and satisfying when you want something to wash down cookies, cake and other sweet treats with. Because of the creamy texture and the fact that the taste is mild, I like using cashew milk in my baking. I imagine it would work really well when used in ice creams, cream sauces and more. Have a recipe that calls for water, but want to add a bit of creaminess to it? Try substituting Silk Creamy Cashew. You can substitute it in other ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen, Lifestyle Tagged With: drink

Microplane Spiral Cutter : A Twist on the Everyday

by Tazim Damji

microplane spiral cutter

I've been looking for fun and interesting ways to add some more "fun" to my salads and summer vegan meals. I have a fridge full of vegetables thanks to the many farmer's markets that are nearby. I just can't help picking up more of everything, several times a week! The Microplane Spiral Cutter has helped me create some interest with my meals and given me lots of ideas on new recipes to try out. No-fail spirals Like the look of all the zucchini pasta dishes you've been lately on Pinterest? ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen Tagged With: gifts for mom, kitchen accessories, kitchen gift ideas

Juicing vs Blending (with Infographic)

by Tazim Damji

What's are the key differences with juicing vs blending? Well, there's a science behind it, as it turns out. I had no idea about the inherent differences between, for example, a green smoothie and green juice in terms of nutritional properties. The folks over at Juicing Science provide detailed information about (what else) the science of juicing. Here's a simple infographic for basic differences between juicing and blending: ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen, Lifestyle Tagged With: appliances, kitchen accessories

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