I’ve recently discovered kelp noodles and I’m pretty smitten. I’ve seen them in Wholefoods for months now, and just passed by thinking not really knowing what on Earth I would do with them. Then, today I was rummaging around the tofu section, saw them again and noticed what it said on the packet: “Great in […]

I have spent the last few days perfecting my green tea latte and I think I’ve finally nailed it! Matcha green tea is a very concentrated form of green tea (a fine powder), which is extremely rich in polyphenols (anti-oxidants). It also has a wonderfully grassy taste and I think works beautifully in a latte. […]

I made provencal tomato tarte for an al fresco supper the other day because I was in a hurry and had four people to feed. I also had a sheet of store-bought puff pastry I wanted to use up – so I found a couple of gorgeous heirloom tomatoes in Wholefoods and whipped this up. It’s […]

This recipe for vanilla raspberry gluten-free coffee cake is absolutely divine. Two ingredients landed in my kitchen this week: Arnel’s all-purpose flour and a huge carton of organic raspberries (which were on sale in Pavillions. As many of you know, I’m not averse to an afternoon treat with my green tea, however, I never food […]

I am absolutely in love with this recipe for my favorite spring salad. I’m obsessed with this salad for a number of reasons: It’s really easy to prepare and contains a number of really healthy nutrients – but most importantly – it’s so tasty. I love to use candy-striped beets because they are so pretty, […]

  I make this simple veggie hot pot almost every week and use up whatever vegetables are left over in the fridge. It’s so clean and simple and yet exquisite because the taste of the veggies is elevated in this simple broth. The combination of mushrooms, broccoli, and cabbage create a delicious and filling meal. […]

I absolutely love this tasty vegan pesto polenta bowl! My husband and I went out to the excellent Cafe Gratitude on the weekend, and my husband ordered a polenta bowl, which was so incredibly delicious. As is our habit, we spent much of the meal trying to deconstruct what we were eating, so I could […]

In celebration of St. Paddy’s day, I made green tea pancakes for breakfast. Using my favorite Got Matcha Green tea powder, I decided on a gluten-free pancake, however, you can use you favorite pancake mix if you prefer. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups pancake mix 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground flax 1 tsp powder […]

I had a ton of apples to use up and have been making apple everything, however, I was also given a bag of sprouts, do decided to create a tasty side dish. It turned out to be so hearty, that if you’re vegan, you may want to eat it as an entree with a side […]

These roasted sprouts with caramelized apples are absolutely delicious. I had a ton of apples to use up and have been making apple everything, however, I was also given a bag of sprouts, do decided to create a tasty side dish. It turned out to be so hearty, that if you’re vegan, you may want […]