Lately, I've been on a mission to "do summer" - which to me means going to parks, having picnics, going out on road trips, swimming in lakes, and generally enjoying life outside as much as possible! With this mission in mind, I put together a recipe for vegan blueberry danishes since they're easy to make, pack, and eat during summer adventures. But, as an added bonus, blueberries freeze really well - which means you can make this recipe anytime of the year! Some of my closest friends have ...
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Vegan Belgian Waffles Recipe
I post waffle recipes so often here on my blog and on my Facebook profile that people have come to think of me when they eat waffles! :D I call that winning! I've posted lots of fancy vegan waffle recipes, but here's a basic recipe for vegan Belgian waffles that you can use to adapt and jazz up as you see fit. I've shown it, below, with 3 different kinds of toppings. ...
Strawberry Apple Crumble Vegan and Dairy Free
Looking to make your home smell home-y, warm, and inviting, you simmer cinnamon and cloves on the stove. Or, you make this strawberry apple crumble! This strawberry apple crumble is quick to make, meaning it's perfect for unexpected company, or when you're looking for a sweet treat to eat after dinner. One of the things I love about this recipe is that it can be put together with whichever seasonal fruits you have, using a few basic ingredients. I really like the combination of sweet and tart ...
Strawberry Peach Smoothie (vegan)
This strawberry peach smoothie tastes like summer! Use frozen pieces of fruit and you can enjoy it year-round. I often find it difficult to eat a full breakfast first thing in the morning, so I usually have something light, like toast or cereal. Smoothies have become my go-to quick breakfast, though, for days when I'm heading out to an appointment, work, or to meet a friend. Smoothies are filling, nutritious, and easy for me to digest. They're also super-quick to make ahead. I like keeping 2 ...
Peach Turnovers (vegan/dairy-free)
Peaches. They feel so warm and cozy to me. Some people are really into watermelons, or cherries, or blueberries during the summer months - for me, it's all about peaches. I especially like getting peaches from farmers markets—I feel like they taste so much better and have a much nicer texture. Though, really - I would buy all my produce direct from farmers if I could. Luckily, B.C. is great for producing a variety of fruits and vegetables, so there's plenty around for the majority of the ...
10 Blueberry Recipes you Should Make this Weekend
I've become convinced that fresh-picked tastes best when it comes to berries! And berry-picking is a quintessential part of summer. A few years ago, when visiting a friend's family in London, Ontario, I got to pick strawberries (which we ate with vegan vanilla ice cream right afterwards). It was only until this past month that I got to pick blueberries - the first thing I'd picked locally. It was after that blueberry-picking experience that I decided that berry-picking would surely need to be ...
Blueberry Smoothie with Coconut Milk Yogurt
Quick food most often means unhealthy food. At least, that's the misconception I often hear. As someone who rarely puts together a full breakfast, since I'm generally rushing to get to work or an appointment, smoothies have made all the difference in morning routine. I love how portable, customizable, refreshing, and filling smoothies are. Since I really like starting my days with pieces of fruit, I tend to make fruit smoothies. These days, I've been choosing to include lots of BC blueberries ...
How to Make Healthy Food Choices the Easy Way
My food choices are informed by the way I live life in general: I make them consciously and with deliberate action. You’ll find me at my local grocery store reading the backs of food packages, or selecting my favourite organic fruit and vegetables from the produce section. Knowing exactly what I’m putting in to my body is important to me. It’s been a while since I started making healthier food choices, choosing organic options—with no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners—whenever ...
Berry Crumble Ice Box Cake Recipe
I could have cereal for breakfast every morning and not feel bored. There are so many varieties of Nature's Path cereal to keep me interested. Not only are there plenty of options to eat cereal and granola straight out of the box, but Nature's Path provides tons of recipes on their website. Cake with corn flakes? Yes, it's possible—and it looks delicious! I love that this is a no-bake recipe! Check it out: Berry Crumble Icebox Cake Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Makes: 12 ...
Vegan Maple Waffles
This recipe could easily have been called "Canadian Waffles," but that would be a bit weird and stereotypical. Wouldn't it? This recipe for vegan maple waffles is the kind of fancy breakfast or brunch item that you might order when you're at a diner. But, why wait to go out when you can make them at home? Impress your friends and family with this simple, yet super delicious, vegan maple waffle recipe! I know that maple syrup isn't a must-have ingredient in everyone's pantry, but it always has ...