I don’t know how long it takes to master a life skill. I’m still learning. I’m learning how to shift my emotions by understanding my thoughts that create these emotions and in doing so, I’m changing my outcomes. I acknowledge those thoughts and this enables me to reshape them in a more self-serving and positive direction, which simply feels better. This realization was a…
Almond Milk Sour Cream
I came across this recipe from a Danish blogger http://plantepusherne.dk/almond-milk-sour-cream-vegan/ while searching for some options for creamy sauces. I was so impressed with the taste and texture, I tested it again and results were equally fantastic with a few tweaks. My version – Canadianized – is as follows. Silky smooth, creamy delicious homemade sour cream. When you are looking for that…
Guacamole Makes Me Oh So Happy
There is something about the creamy butteriness of guacamole that really feels decadent. I use it all the time, on just about everything. David and I would make Mexican food together. David would make his Cutting Board Guacamole and salsa while I typically prepared the remaining items such as the beans, rice and tomato base and the lime / toasted cumin seed…
Cheasy Sauce
While rich-looking, this sauce is whole food, plant-based, high in flavour and super low in fat. Use as a gravy / sauce on mashed potatoes, rice, mushrooms, steamed veggies, etc. I know, I know. Cheesy name. Silly easy to make, use Cheasy Sauce to top steamed veggies, potatoes, rice or pasta.This recipe makes a generous amount (~ 4 cups) so freeze leftovers or make…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries + Pecans
This is a beautiful combination for winter eating. It’s also an elegant dish, in its simplicity and in flavour. This recipe is shown here with the Oh Peas Cheasy Sauce and over-baked potatoes (russet potatoes baked until the skins become chewy). Oven-roasted deliciousness, perfect for winter, perfect for sharing – or not.
Smoked Tofu + Black Rice Noodle Wraps
Fresh, crunchy vegetables with black rice noodles make for a beautiful lunch. Cilantro and Italian parsley add a fresh herbiness. The key to elevating your wraps is to dress the noodles beforehand. This adds another layer of flavour whether you use a dipping sauce or not. Enjoy with Daring Deb’s Peanut Sauce.
Daring Deb’s Peanut Sauce
A tasty condiment / dip demonstrating delicate flavour development with the minimum amount of ingredients. Try not to double-dip. Deb H. created this recipe from scratch as part of a flavour-building exercise during her Oh Peas 3day Reset. It’s a mellow, well-balanced and flavourful sauce that’s perfect not only with rice wraps, it’s an up-leveller for brown rice and steamed vegetables.
Deb’s Three-day Plant-based Reset
I arrived at Deb’s place on a Friday around dinner time. I brought a few groceries so we could cook together while discussing the types / flavours of food she prefers and what she hoped to gain from the Three-day Plant-based Reset. We sometimes say we want to lose weight when really we want to gain mobility, freedom, ease, etc. Her home, set in a lovely and…
Three-day Plant-based Reset
For some time now, I have been envisioning a three-day, plant-based retreat / program. Why three days? Because anyone who has eaten my food for three consecutive days notices three significant benefits (aside from the heaps of good food they get to consume). After the third day, here is what one will notice: 1. Ease: A feeling of lightness / comfort…