We were at a friend’s place on the weekend and she said how much she was craving beans and rice. Beans and rice is a staple in many countries. Because of the variety of ingredients this is a dish that
Spicy Black Beans and Rice
Summer Fresh Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard is a member of the beet family and has quite a strong flavour. It’s also super easy to grow and packed with vitamins. Just one cup of chard has 477% of your daily vitamin K, 60% of your
Quick and Dirty Mexican Style Rice
When we first went veg I admit I wasn’t a big fan of tofu, or at least the idea of tofu. Because of this we ate beans… lots of beans. Black beans, Kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils, Romano, Pinto you name
Simple Black Bean Quesadillas
When we first went veg I admit I wasn’t a big fan of tofu, or at least the idea of tofu. Because of this we ate beans… lots of beans. Black beans, Kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils, Romano, Pinto you name
No Bake Energy Bites
We’re always looking for quick and easy snacks to take on outings. Nuts are great but sometimes you just want something different. These no bake energy bites are just the ticket. They’re easy to make, with ingredients that you probably
There’s More to a Healthy Lifestyle Than Eating Plants
When Kyla and I decided to give vegetarianism a try back in 1997 it was solely for health reasons. Both our fathers and basically all their male friends (and families) were suffering through heart surgeries in their 60s. Of course
Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble
It’s truly amazing what a difference a couple of weeks makes. Where as we were buying fruit from California and Mexico just a month ago, now we can pick strawberries and perhaps find a friend with rhubarb growing in their
Fresh, Springtime Mango Salad
In the spring, when mango season comes around, we love to indulge ourselves with a box of fresh tropical fruit. Mango is not exactly local so we try to limit our consumption but hell, nobody’s perfect. Around here we like
Creamy Plant Based Caesar Salad Dressing
One of the things that seems to fall by the wayside when you start eating plant based is creamy salad dressings. For the most part they have milk ingredients which make most store bought brands a no no. We’ve tried
Easy Vegan Sushi
Last fall we went to Montreal for a few days for a COVID change of scenery. In the Plateau neighbourhood we went to a sushi joint called Ohana. If you’re in Montreal we would definitely recommend checking it out. Now