Eggs freak me out. I think they always have, even before I went vegan, but they were an integral part of my early food experiences. I ate them often enough, despite the bizarreness of it all. I can even distinctly remember lapping up those yolk rivers, that would dry on to my plate from the…
A Toronto Guide to Vegan Ice Cream
While we may be heading into the last stretch of summer, the temperatures are still soaring and that means the quest for some cool, sweet, and flavourful relief is still very much on. With that in mind, I’ve journeyed across Toronto’s vast sprawl to bring you a comprehensive list of where to get your vegan…
Je t’aime Montreal.
It’s odd that I’ve never been to Montreal before. It’s only a 5-hour train ride from Toronto (or a one hour flight). At times, I admit I’ve felt a bit apathetic towards exploring Canada more. There is a temptation to unfairly define and assess the entire country based on the qualities of its largest city, Toronto. I…
Potato Gnocchi with Dill-Beet Sauce
I’m new to the world of Gnocchi. For the longest time, I would pass by it in the grocery store, sometimes casually picking up the package and scanning the ingredients list, but for some reason, Gnocchi doesn’t often show up on the vegan radar. I didn’t really know what to do with these special little…
Unchicken and Cinnamon Matcha Waffles
When, why and how breakfast became such a breeding ground for decadent comfort food remains unclear. Maybe the trend started as a way of easing us into rough mornings, or maybe the sugary cereals and Mcmuffins of our childhood wettened our appetite for early day indulgences. Either way, I’m definitely okay with partaking in some occasional…
Recovery, Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Bowl
The saturation of smoothies and smoothie bowl images on my Instagram feed has had me sometimes feeling a little jaded about that delicious but redundant fruit and veggie blends. But after several weeks of frequent poor eating and too much overindulgence, my body was ready for a healthy infusion. There is a reason that smoothies…
Falling in Love with the City of Angels
I’m not sure what ignited my Los Angeles and SoCal infatuation but it goes a long way back. An eight or nine-year-old version of myself even made a bold prediction – that he would one day move to California, a place he’d never been, and live near the ocean, in a beach house, with sand…
Basil-Avocado Pesto Fettucine
Pasta is one of those foods that has become synonymous with vegetarian and vegan cuisine. For restaurants, it’s often the go-to option when hungry vegetarians show up at a table. It requires very little effort to modify, and unlike something like the standard garden salad, it’s substantial and filling. Even at home, it’s often prepared…
Pumpkin-Oatmeal Autumn Muffins
Well, it’s definitely fall here in Toronto. Sometimes, those mid-October heatwaves fool you into thinking summer is a permanent affair – that the temperatures will forever hover in the mid-twenties and everything will stay green and lush. We had our first snowfall last night. There are piles of crisp fallen leaves accumulating in my backyard….
33rd Annual Vegetarian Food Festival
A couple of weeks has passed since the 33rd annual Toronto Vegetarian Food Festival, and as the thrill of the festival has now subsided, and the food hangovers have mostly been cured, I thought I’d give a small summary of the many vegan treats, delicacies, and innovations that I had the opportunity to indulge in….
Plant and Pine 