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Buckwheat Pancakes – Gluten Free!
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I’d like to introduce to you a humble little superfood that may already be hiding in your pantry. It’s a little seed that is often mistaken as a grain, and goes by a few different names. Soba. Kasha. Groats. Yes, as you may have already guessed, I’m talking about buckwheat. I call it a…
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Vegan Sweet Potatoes
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When a “Let’s empty out the fridge and cook all the things,” dish becomes a “Let’s definitely make this again, like, all the time,” kind of meal, I know it’s time to blog. This is one of those amazingly delicious get-your-omnivore-friends-to-love-vegan-food recipes. Seriously, this stuff tastes like love and comfort. A hearty, healthy, nutritional…
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Home Remedies (Sumac Lemonade)
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Sumac! Fresh Sumac! You know, that zesty, unusual spice that gives Za’atar it’s tang and adds a middle eastern flair to roasted veggies? Excitement poured over me when I found out that I was going to be receiving some fresh sumac in my Lufa produce basket last week. I’ve never even seen fresh sumac before.…
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Raw! Raw! Raw! (Raw Vegan Chocolate Torte with Berries & Cashew Cream)
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I received some delicious homework this week: Make a pie. Rules? Carte blanche. Do as you wish. Make it interesting. Challenge accepted! I decided to take this opportunity to make a raw, vegan, gluten-free dessert. I’ve seen the raw food movement really begin to shine in the past couple of years with the appearance…
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The Un-Burger (Roasted Portobello Burger with Sprouted Seeds & Avocado)
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Summertime – a season that is synonymous with renewal and resetting. School is out, and, if you’re lucky, work has slowed down. The sun shines more often, casting an upbeat vibe that engulfs the entire city. The winter doldrums have passed, and it is time to come out of hibernation and dive into new…
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Mid-East Feast (Roasted Squash with Cardamom)
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Walking through the Plateau in Montreal on a friday night is always a new adventure. I love to immerse myself in the hubbub – which exists in large part thanks to the plethora of ethnic restaurants, trendy cafes and re-vapmed dive bars that line the streets. Whichever side of the world you’re from, you’re…
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Spring Cleanse
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Spring is in the air, and I’ve decided that there is no better time than now to do some spring-cleaning-of-my-body. I’ll be doing this not by dieting, but by incorporating more healthy, nutrient-packed meals and snacks. I decided to start this off by taking a dive into my vegetable bin… which is when I…
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Squash and Carrot Soup with Cumin
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Alright, let’s be real… You usually don’t read past the 3rd line of my blogs before you skip down to the recipe. You know what? That’s ok! You’re still a loyal reader, and you’re interested in the most important part – my food creations! So today, just for you, I’ve taken all of the…
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Honey Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Almonds
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Prior to last year, Brussels Sprouts and I had never crossed paths. Perhaps it was because I was brought up thinking that these little green spheres were meant to taste putrid, and that I should avoid them at all costs. (In reality, I think it was just because my mother didn’t like them herself.)…
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Green Dream (Edamame & Avocado Hummus)
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Summertime cooking tends to pair well with three particular descriptors: light, fresh, and fast. With pot-lucks and BBQs-a-plenty, it’s sometimes hard to stick to the “light” and “fresh” part of that equation. I’ve been known to generally bring along my no-fail-crowd-pleasing spinach dip whenever the occasion permits. Today, however, I felt like being a little different…