a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
In my opinion, when it comes to produce, July and August are the best months of the year. I’ve been leaning heavily into the season’s best, making crumbles, salads, and eating any piece of stone fruit I can find! To celebrate this glorious season, I …
My drink of choice is anything with tequila, and I love a good margarita as much as the next girl. Nothing beats a tangy, refreshing margarita on a hot summer day. Celebrating the delicious sweetness of local strawberries, this Strawberry Basil Margarita is a fun …
There is a restaurant where I am from that makes a delicious five-spice crispy tofu, which they serve in a fluffy bao bun. I wanted to recreate those perfect pieces of perfectly seasoned and crispy tofu at home, which was the inspiration behind these five-spice …
Located on the western coast of Vancouver Island and the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Tofino, BC, is a charming beach town filled with character and surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian west coast. Recently, my boyfriend Will and I spent a fantastic …
I am the kind of person who needs some kind of sweet treat with my second cup of tea of the day, which usually occurs around mid-morning. This Apricot Streusel Cake has been the perfect treat to brighten my mornings and pull me through until …
This Sticky Gochujang Beef Bowls recipe is the latest installment of my “Meals in Minutes” series, where I share dinner recipes you can make in under an hour. This particular recipe only takes 32 minutes to make, and it is so delicious and nourishing. I offset the spiciness of the sticky gochujang beef with a crisp and fresh carrot ribbon salad, slices of Persian cucumber, and the brightness of fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, and mint. Bring all these components together, and you have a fabulous meal. Continue reading Sticky Gochujang Beef Bowls
It is now officially summer, which means patio season and fresh bevs are on the menu! Consider this post my petition for the Frangelico Zesty Cocktail to be the drink of the summer. I know you’re probably thinking, What the heck is a Frangelico Zesty …
There is no shortage of sourdough baking happening in my household, which means there is no shortage of sourdough discard. There are so many great ways to use up sourdough discard so nothing goes to waste, and making sourdough discard pancakes is one of my …
I am back with another Meals in Minutes recipe! Meals in Minutes is a series I’ve been sharing on Instagram and TikTok, where I share dinner recipes that can be made in under an hour. This recipe for Chipotle Chicken Tacos is the fifth recipe in the series. I’ve been making variations of this chipotle marinade for chicken for years, and it lends itself so well to tacos. Served with a fresh fruit-based salsa, these tacos are the perfect mix of fresh and spicy. Continue reading Chipotle Chicken Tacos
I have been baking sourdough bread for over half a decade now, and I have finally perfected my ideal basic sourdough bread recipe. This recipe is a great jumping off point for new sourdough bread bakers and a great recipe to add to your arsenal …
Asparagus season is one of the true joys of spring. I love asparagus because it is so versatile; it can be used in salads, soups, quiches, and tarts, or just served on its own with minimal dressing up. This recipe for roasted asparagus with lemon-caper …
I’m a bit of a meat lasagna hater. For whatever reason, I have always enjoyed vegetarian lasagna more than its meat-filled counterpart. Something about the way the cheese mingles with the vegetables is just so yummy. This Spring Lasagna recipe is a spring twist on a vegetarian lasagna using creamy béchamel in place of red sauce and a delicious green pea and ricotta filling layered between noodles and slices of zucchini. Continue reading Spring Lasagna
With spring comes rhubarb season, and with rhubarb season comes an excellent opportunity to make some seriously delicious baked goods! This recipe for Gluten Free Rhubarb Streusel Muffins is perfect for this time of year. The muffins are moist, the rhubarb is bright and tart, …
