So, Toronto got hit with its first official snow fall on Sunday, and yes, it’s late November, but it still somehow took me by surprise. I felt a momentary sensation of delight upon opening my blinds Sunday morning and seeing the world caked in pristine, flaky white layers, but then it gradually gave way to…
Month: November 2021
Fall Fashions for the Conscientious Shopper
The fashion industry is notoriously unkind to the earth, and is known to be exploitative of both people and resources. For anyone who is trying to make more conscientious and sustainable choices, clothes shopping can be frustrating. Cold weather clothing is especially a challenge for vegans, because so much of it uses animal products as…
Roasted Carrot Soup and Carrot Top Pesto
Carrots are one of my favourite vegetables, and one of the few I could be coaxed into eating during my fussy childhood days. I’m partial to raw carrots, which are quick and easy to consume en masse as a snack, so I’ve probably eaten more carrots over the years than any other food. Yes, I…
Plant and Pine 