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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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