With the clock running down on dinner, a bunch of sweet potatoes about to go bad, a somewhat limited amount of ingredients at my disposal, and a hungry mother to feed, I had to really dig deep into my creative gene pool last night. (Not to mention I was coming off a failure of a Kenyan-inspired ugali dish the night prior.) So the pressure was on and if I may, I’d…
What’s creamy, vegan buttery and delicious…and can be used in recipes ranging from savory to sweet? The incredible avocado. Avocado is one of nature’s most perfect foods. It is high in B vitamins, but also contains a nice amount of potassium and vitamin K. Avocados are great sliced and placed on sandwiches or salads, chopped and used as a garnish on top of a main dish, blended into a savory sauce, or…
A friend of mine recently commented on my “stush” food. Stush is a Jamaican word meaning “high-brow”. I was a little taken aback, because while I take great pride in my food, I often think of it as accessible and easily duplicable. So I questioned him about it. Turns out what makes my food “stush” to him are some of the unfamiliar ingredients. I’ll take that. For me, therein lies the beauty…
There are some foods that will take you right back to your childhood or to a special moment in your life, and for me it’s hot dogs cooked in cola. Sometimes people say funny things to me like, “Colombians eat some weird foods or combine ingredients that you would not think could work together, but then you try them and they are really tasty!” This recipe for hot dogs in…
There are some really high quality dog treats available out there, with great ingredients…but I’m sad to say that the opposite is usually the norm. Many dog treats are loaded with chemicals, artificial flavors, preservatives, colorings and by-products of the animal industry. That’s why I prefer to make homemade dog treats. Here’s an easy recipe for Doggie Carrot Squares. They are really simple and healthy, with the addition of nutritional…
As a vegan, I often get asked “But…what do you EAT?” I’m sure it’s the same for all vegans. But for a new vegan, not only are they asked that, but they might also think that too! The best advice I have for new vegans is to keep it simple. And bowls are a simple way to think about food…as in breakfast bowls, lunch bowls and dinner bowls. All of…
If you’re a new vegan or are vegan-curious, you may be super excited to learn that vegans can eat waffles! Delicious, fluffy breakfast goodness. You can usually find vegan waffles in the freezer section at your local Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, or other health food store. Plus, there are countless recipes around the web that will help you to make your own! Now waffles are great and all…but what sorts of vegan…
‘Tis the season for being surrounded by holiday spirit at every department and grocery store, bakery and home! Co-workers bring trays of cookies, truffles, and chocolate treats stacked neatly on top of a Christmas dish (wrapped with red cellophane and topped with a big green bow) to share with everyone at the office. Malls are filled with the sweet chocolate aroma from the Godiva store. They’ve got chocolate covered strawberries, oranges, and…
It’s that festive time of year again! A few years back, I felt inspired to create a delicious all vegan Christmas dinner that everyone would love – no matter what culinary preferences they normally had. This Festive Seed Roast Loaf was born and we were thrilled with the appetizing results! Creating conscious cuisine can bring a real lightness and joy to holiday celebrations. We have the opportunity to nurture and…
The festive season has an incredible reputation for encouraging less-than-healthy eating. Yet, with a little extra care and consideration we can still enjoy super-healthy celebrations, whilst knowing that every morsel that we eat and share with family and friends can be filled with health affirming goodness. I’ve enjoyed eating healthful foods for years and would choose wholesome plant-based delights any day of the year. Learning to create very satiating recipes…
Here is a great yellow squash risotto recipe sure to please the whole family! Ingredients: 2 cups (400g) rice 1 onion, chopped 2 cups (300g) yellow squash, peeled and cubed 4 cups (1 lt.) vegetable broth 1/2 cup (118ml) vegan white wine Olive oil Directions: Heat olive oil in a large pan, add onion and cook on medium heat until transparent. Add cubes of squash and cook together until the…
The first time someone serves you chicken, fish, or turkey after becoming vegan, you are shocked. Often, restaurants, family and omnivores don’t necessarily know or understand what this new diet means. You might receive a chicken salad sandwich containing chicken, eggs and mayonnaise because someone might mistakenly think that they are serving a vegan choice. So let’s review some of the things to look out for when ordering a vegan meal, and help avoid…
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S.! Every year, families gather on the third Thursday of November to celebrate a day of thanks. It’s a day to be with family and friends that gather together. The turkey (or vegan tofurky) is in the oven bright and early. The kitchen is filled with wonderful smells like the green bean casserole bubbling over in the oven, the garlic and onion in the bread…