Disclaimer: This vegan stuffing with leek and apple was created in partnership with Ontario Apple Growers. I’m a huge fan of supporting local companies whenever possible, especially fruits and veggies, so being able to work with the OAG is a dream. Thanks for reading <3 I may not have experienced very many Western holiday dinners in my […]
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Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Prepare yourself for another long-winded post that has nothing to do with oven-roasted Brussels sprouts. That’s not to say that they aren’t worth talking about—they are. But you, dear reader, know very well that this blog has never just been about the food. Even if these little green gems are buttery when oven-roasted to the […]
Tahini Garlic Green Beans
I love green beans, but I’m super picky about them. I’ve had gross overcooked mushy green beans… you know. The ones that aren’t even green anymore? They’re like a dead…mushy green colour that’s so unappetizing. I don’t know how people ever eat it. I like my green beans bright and crunchy. It’s my favourite colour: […]
Massaged Kale Salad
My food writing class has wrapped up but that doesn’t mean I’ve stopped reading the great food memoirs, essays, and food blogs for the semester. I think it’s safe to say that I’m constantly doing these kinds of readings. My favourite food blogs are written by great writers and photographers alike, like Dinner with Julie, […]
Carrot Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions – And Language Sensitivity
Dear humanity: Stop comparing food with crack cocaine. Crack pie, crack cookies, crack dip. I’m talking about restaurants, food writers, food bloggers, moms, dads, even kids. It’s tacky, intolerant, ignorant, and insensitive to people who have had or have an addiction to crack cocaine.  I get it, whatever the food is, it’s addictive. It fires the […]
Garlicky Greens
Okay, so Thanksgiving is coming up for my readers down south and I’m sure that many of you are stressing out over how many sides you want or how to time everything and all that jazz. These garlicky greens are easy, really quick, and a great way to get the dark leafy greens into the […]