I was recently contacted by the Vancouver Sun and informed of a cool new feature they're doing in the weekend paper called Gastropost. They've been following my foodie posts on instagram and encouraged me to submit a photo for a chance to be featured in an upcoming edition. Awesome! What foodie wouldn't be excited to take the challenge? This past week's challenge was Maple … [Read more...]
5 Easy & Creative Uses for a Pint of Ice Cream
This post is from Instawares Food Supplies. You can read more about the food service industry at their blog where they publish recipe, kitchen equipment, and food-related articles. Everyone loves a good scoop of ice cream. In fact, some of us love it so much that a pint becomes a single serving! However, there are other ways of using those little tubs of frozen … [Read more...]
{MAKE IT} Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
I love the holidays, but as a vegetarian, I don't have the same appreciation for the joys of endless turkey leftovers that most carnivores have. It's often a challenge to "re-purpose" turkey in a kid friendly way... Turkey sammies only go so far. I decided to try something a little different this Thanksgiving and turn our turkey leftovers into individual Leftover Turkey Pot … [Read more...]
{MAKE IT} Quinoa Oatmeal
As a vegetarian, I'm constantly striving to increase the amount of protein and iron in my diet. As a busy mom, I'm always looking for healthy, quick and easy breakfast ideas for not only myself, but my kids too. This Quinoa Oatmeal is the perfect solution. I'm a Quinoa lover and am constantly amazed at the various quinoa recipes that keep popping up in my Pinterest feed. … [Read more...]
{RECIPE} Avocado Chocolate Pudding
I am a dessert lover. If given the choice at a restaurant, I'll easily forgo the meal appetizer so that I can save space for a sweet treat at the end of the meal. The thing is though, it's rare that I ever find time to make dessert at home. That and the fact that the last thing I need kicking around my kitchen are pies, cakes, and other sugary/fatty treats. Enter Avocado … [Read more...]