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thai mango salad

June 28, 2013

As a representative of the plant-based, healthy eating community, I feel a sense of duty to show up to parties with delicious, cruelty-free food. It’s important for others to know that a) healthy food is delicious, b) healthy food is not boring and c) healthy food is not difficult to prepare. I like bringing this [...]

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peach raspberry raw crumble

May 19, 2013

Currently I’m really into crumble, they make a fast and delicious, while healthy dessert. So when the peaches in my fruit bowl were slightly beyond ripe, I made them along with some raspberries into a raw crumble. Peach Raspberry Raw Crumble Topping 1 cup pecans 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup raisins 4 Medjool dates [...]

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raw maple pear crumble

May 11, 2013

In my family, maple syrup is considered a food group. When I was growing up, my grandparents lived on a large and heavily forested property in Northern Ontario and would tap maple trees for their sap. They built a sugar shack and my cousins and I would have such a fun time playing in the [...]

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raw buckwheat breakfast

February 1, 2013

I’m excited to share with you the recipe for one of my favourite breakfasts. It is nutrient dense, raw, vegan, easy to make and best of all, it’s delicious! Raw Buckwheat Breakfast (for two) 1 cup buckwheat groats (raw not kasha, the roasted version) 2 cups filtered water 1-2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp cinnamon [...]

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truly bliss bars

July 15, 2012

When my sweet friend Lee, owner of Truly Organic Foods asked if I might sample and review her new Truly Bliss Bars, I couldn’t say no. I mean if someone offers you a delicious and healthy snack full of nutrient rich ingredients, you take it and that I did. I choose to try Cacao Crunch [...]

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hawaiian dream smoothie

February 10, 2012

Have you met my friend Lisa? If not, I suggest you find a reason to come to Toronto. Seriously you guys this girl is the sweetest, most thoughtful person ever. Once, on a bit of a glum day she stopped by to deliver a hug and chocolate. True story. And if that isn’t enough to [...]

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live organic food bar

November 24, 2011

All foodies have their spot, that place they go where they know the atmosphere is chill, the service is impeccable and the food is no doubt, amazing. For me that place is Live Organic Food Bar, a cute and relaxed vegan restaurant located in my favourite neighbourhood of Toronto, the Annex. As the name suggests, [...]

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truly organic foods

November 20, 2011

I received a box containing these wicked goodies from Lee at Truly Organic Foods, She also included a bag of organic goji berries and Cashew Cacao Clusters (just amaze) but they didn’t last long enough to make it into the pic…so delicious! Aside from being a raw, vegan and organic company, Truly Organic Foods is [...]

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ruth’s chia goodness

November 12, 2011

What happens when you take some of my favourite ingredients like almonds, chia seeds, buckwheat and hemp seeds and mix them together with natural sweets like raisins, dates, apples and raw cacao ? You get Ruth’s Chia Goodness! I was delighted when Ruth’s Foods sent me their Chocolate Chia and Apple Almond Cinnamon Chia Goodness [...]

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raw vanilla ice cream

October 28, 2011

A few months ago I found a delicious sounding recipe for raw ice cream. This was probably back in July when it was scorching hot. None the less, this week after busting out my winter coat I was itching for a taste of summer again. Sadly I couldn’t find the recipe anywhere, so I attempted [...]

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