a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
Blueberries are abundant right now, and I just couldn’t resist adding them into a sweet treat. With a layer of gluten-free almondy crust, jammy blueberry filling, and delicious crumble to top them off, Blueberry Crumble Bars have been my recent sweet treat obsession. I’ve made …
One of the things I have loved the most about living in Vancouver is the proximity to nature and cool destinations. Take Bowen Island, for example. Just a 20-minute ferry ride away from Horseshoe Bay Terminal, Bowen Island is the perfect destination for a summer …
Here’s a fun fact about me: I have never had a cup of coffee—I am a tea drinker through and through! Lately, I’ve been swapping my afternoon caffeinated tea for an herbal option, which led me to hibiscus tea. Made from steeping the dried petals of the hibiscus flower in hot water, hibiscus tea is a gorgeous deep pink colour with a tart and refreshing flavour. I’ll be honest, I don’t love hibiscus tea hot, which is why I decided to use it as the base for an iced tea. Paired with a delicious honey-based blueberry syrup, Blueberry Hibiscus Iced Tea has been my afternoon drink of the summer to help keep me refreshed and hydrated. Continue reading Blueberry Hibiscus Iced Tea
If you know me, you know I love any and all tricks to reduce food waste. This Carrot Top Pesto recipe is a perfect example. It uses the greens from carrots, which are usually discarded, to create the base for the dreamiest pesto sauce or …
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 …
I’ve been making tzatziki at home for years, so I thought it was time for me to finally share a recipe here! Tzatziki dip comes together in ten minutes with just a handful of ingredients, resulting in the creamiest and most refreshing dip. I love making tzatziki in the summer because no cooking and minimal prep are required. Continue reading Tzatziki Dip
Palomas are my favourite cocktail. If you know me, you know I’m a tequila girl! Unfamiliar with the paloma cocktail? Picture it like the margarita’s cool, more sophisticated cousin. Palomas have the same delicious citrus and tequila base as margaritas, but where they differ is …
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 …
Recently, I’ve been really into chili crisp and chili oil as a means to elevate a dish. From this minor obsession, the idea to create a veggie-focused side with a chili crisp as the star came to fruition. Introducing Roasted Broccolini with Brown Butter Chili Crisp. Roasted until lightly charred and topped with chili crisp, crunchy panko, and a pop of fresh lemon, this broccolini is the perfect side dish to accompany your summer grilling sessions. Continue reading Roasted Broccolini with Brown Butter Chili Crisp
I can’t take credit for this combo—it’s the brainchild of my friend, Kaitie. That being said, this Piña Colada Protein Smoothie is so delicious, and I’ve been making it so often that I figured it deserved a permanent place on the blog. As some of …
