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 […]
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Bánh cuốn chay – Vietnamese Vegetarian Steamed Rice Rolls
Bánh cuốn chay (aka Vietnamese stuffed rice rolls) are tender and chewy, stuffed with a savoury filling and topped with vegan Vietnamese dipping sauce! Bánh cuốn vs bánh ướt Depending on where in Vietnam you’re from, this dish is either called bánh cuốn or bánh ướt. Roughly translated, bánh cuốn means “folded cakes/noodles” while bánh […]
Summer Borscht
Disclaimer: This recipe for Summer Borscht has eggs in it because it was something I shared before I went vegan. The base soup itself is vegan (the only thing not vegan is the eggs) and I haven’t had a chance to reshoot the recipe yet, so in the meantime, please forgive the photo with hardboiled […]
Bún chả giò chay – Rice Noodle Vermicelli with Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Bún chả giò chay is a noodle salad bowl that is refreshing, savoury, and full of flavour! It’s easy to meal prep and one of my favourite things to eat! So earlier this week I posted the soy-based Vietnamese vegetarian dipping sauce that I use on any Vietnamese dishes that traditionally call for nước chấm […]
Leek and Potato Soup
My brain must be backwards or something because I never seem to want food during the the right season. I want soup during the summer and fresh salads during the winter. Maybe it’s because I crave what I can’t have during that season. But this soup is pretty magical. It’s so smooth, it’s almost like […]
Spinach and Kale Monster Soup
In light of St. Patrick’s day, I bring you something GREEN! Use this soup to cure your hangovers this Sunday after a night of drunken festivities. This soup does not look appetizing, but I promise you that it is super tasty and PACKED with healthiness. Kale is just amazing for you in every way, I […]
