Whether celebrating with friends, family, or someone special, Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to share a delicious plant-based meal with good company. While some prefer to dine out, we’ve got you covered regardless of your plans! No reservations are required with these seven delicious vegan Valentine’s Day dinner recipes. Enjoy! 1. Vegan Caesar Salad with Charred Lettuceby Lazy Cat Kitchen This charred salad is the perfect way to start…
Here is a collection of recipes for exotic, flavourful, homemade spice blends. If you are trying to eat healthier and cut down on your intake of packaged foods with ingredients you don’t really know or understand, making your own homemade spice blends is a great place to start! After all, spices, herbs, and seasonings are the magic ingredients that give flavour to the food that we cook! Enjoy exploring and…
Thanksgiving celebrations will be here before we know it. With that comes quality time with family or friends and, fingers crossed, lots of delicious food! Navigating holiday meal plans can be tricky if you’re celebrating with non-vegans. You may be left wondering what will be included on your Thanksgiving day plate. However, not to fear – the options are truly endless. You can opt for crisp, bright salads or savory…
Looking for vegan lunchbox ideas for Veganuary? We’ve made it easier for you with this list of our 10 favourite vegan recipes for the office! These are dishes that you can easily pack into a box and enjoy even without a microwave! 1. Simple ‘Grab & Go’ Pasta SaladBy Avant Garde Vegan A hearty, balanced, and nourishing pasta salad that tastes wonderful even when eaten cold! This makes for a…
BE DISCERNING BE DETERMINED and dare to BE VEGAN! – G. Allan Henderson …… In 1944, 100% vegetarian Fay Keeling Henderson & G. Allan Henderson were the source of the new word ‘vegan’ – in collaboration with Dorothy and Donald Watson & other friends. Dorothy and Donald Watson are relatively well-known to the huge & diverse 2016 vegan community. Source – see p11 Today, with the help of items in our Ernest Bell Library…
Happy happy Monday to you! Here is the perfect appetizer recipe for all of your holiday get togethers (Monday or not). Make it with love and watch your peeps smile with yumminess. Now that’s giving! 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large shallot, minced 12 cups mushrooms, sliced (any variety will do) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 12 turns cracked black pepper 1/4 cup white wine 1/3 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons…
Roger Crab (born approx. 1621 – died September 11, 1680). Roger is the very first non-Asian ‘vegan’ / pure plant eater that we have come across to date in our research. Roger Crab was a very bizarre Englishman – he was – undefiled with blood – see below for his full epitaph. He was living a very ‘alternative’ & ‘close to vegan’ lifestyle more than 350 years ago. Roger had fought in the Parliamentary…
Happy Monday. Hope all you cowlings are coming off from a fabulous weekend. I’m going to take this opportunity to be that vegan who raves about her pressure cooker. I know that you know that vegan, you may even be that vegan. If you are that vegan then put your hands up for the most bad-ass device in the kitchen. I never knew how enjoyable cooking beans could be before I…
Last week I went to Wal-Mart to buy a candy thermometer. While wandering around the kitchen ware section, I happened across an aisle filled with canning supplies i.e. glass mason jars and lids. Included in this aisle were 2 lb. plus cans of non-vegan dried eggs, meat, and pancake mix. Also included were dried fruit, vegetables and surprise-surprise, vegetarian meat. The meat included beef, taco meat, chicken, and bacon. With…
I’m going to be real with you. This lasagna is a labor of love. It takes time and there are several steps to follow. I will say however, that the end product is well worth your effort and it is one of the healthiest most yummy lasagna recipes around. There’s nothing like spending time and love on a recipe only to find out it is only okay. This recipe is…
Thai people migrated south from China approximately 4,000 years ago. Because of that, Thai cuisine is influenced by Chinese methods like stir frying. Indian and Middle Eastern flavors have also played a part in Thai cuisine from foreign trade and the Spice Trade route (established during the late 1400’s) Thai cuisine can be divided into 4 regions; Northern (Chiang Mai), North Eastern (Isaan), Central (Bangkok) and Southern. This dish is from…
Happy Meatless Monday everyone! There is nothing that screams comfort like a house filled with the smell of scalloped potatoes. This vegan recipe is just as satisfying and comforting as its non-vegan sisters and brothers. Make this for the picky eater in your life and you will have a new recipe to throw in your rotation. Cheesy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes Serves 6 – 8 Gluten free Nut free What You Need…
It’s the best day of the week! Happy Monday all you Cowlings! You know you love a good grilled cheese. If you’re vegan you know you miss a good grilled cheese. Miss no longer – here is a vegan grilled cheese recipe that will make you forget you’re vegan. Quickly, go make this and weep with joy 🙂 Serves 1 (you may want to make 2 while you’re at…