The first time I had ever had polenta (not delicious, hot, polenta with caramelized mushrooms, but more of a random slice of it) was at an event in Ottawa called Dinner in the Dark. You have dinner blindfolded, which simulates being blind, to experience food like someone who is blind or is visually impaired. It’s […]
Mexican-Style Rice and Beans
It’s been so nice outside for the past while that it reminds me how much I like summer. Despite the allergies, the humidity, and the sweaty people, I quite like this season. Apparently we decided to skip spring all together and just leap into summer (climate change, anybody?) because the weather has been yo-yoing between […]
Banh Cuon – Vietnamese Vegetarian Steamed Rice Rolls
I had four delicious posts lined up for you but I couldn’t decide which one I wanted to post. I thought about posting some popsicles that I made inspired by The Slow Roasted Italian, but I thought I’d wait until it gets into those muggy summer months. I asked my followers on Facebook (hit the […]
Vietnamese Avocado Shake (Sinh To Bo)
Creamy, cool and refreshing: avocado shake I think I may love avocados as much as I love lemons. Does that warrant a logo change to an avocado change? Decisions, decisions. Today is going to be a short post, I mainly just want to show you what I had for breakfast today.
Spinach Dip
Copycat Montana’s Four Cheese Spinach Dip This recipe was from before my vegan days, but I’ve veganized it below. I hope you folks enjoy :)