The best recipes are often the simplest ones. That is what I have come to discover as a self-professed lazy chef. Last week I was looking for a great brunch idea to serve to guests on Christmas morning and I was in the mood for something sweet but fast...
Reading bedtime stories is one of my favorite things to do. Capturing a child’s attention and imagination through vivid stories and beautiful illustrations never gets boring. However, some books paint an unrealistic picture of animal’s lives. If you ...
Being vegan can be a little bit of a challenge at the best of times – whether it’s dealing with the total lack of dairy-free milks for your caffeine fix or having to explain that yes, yes you do get enough protein. Take all of the drama and apprehen...
I am an avid reader but sometimes I do not feel like reading something lengthy. I used to love reading magazines in my pre-vegan days but Cosmopolitan and Food & Wine just do not appeal to me anymore. If you are looking for a quick but inspiring rea...
One day, the author of the book Vache à lait (which is French for dairy cows), Élise Desaulniers, was walking down St-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal with her friend Emilie. It was autumn and she felt the warmth of the sun on her face. She unzipped her...
Protein Packed Potato Salad: Almonds, white pepper, and chives give this spin on classic potato salad a unique and yet crunchy-familiar flavor. Prepare this ahead of time (the recipe is simple and easy) and keep it in a water tight container in the cooler...
Seven days ago, I shared on my Instagram reasons why I decided to give up artificial sweeteners for the past four years. Well…I never trusted that I could maintain and stand on such decision for so long because artificial sweeteners were really my f...
When I first went vegan, I remember experiencing a kind of shift in consciousness. I felt lighter, as though a weight I’d been carrying my whole life had been lifted off my shoulders. Though I’d never been much of an animal lover, I suddenly found myself...
Ah, the classic potato wedge. Often oven baked and sometimes fried, it's a snack and side dish that everyone has enjoyed at one point or another in their lifetime. Whether you like them crunchy, soft, skinless or skin-laden, you can't go wrong with the...
Getting enough protein is often cited as a concern by those considering a vegan diet. Protein is traditionally associated with meat and other animal products, so it's unsurprising that people wonder where they will get it from if they go vegan. With...
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