When our family switched to a more plant-based diet I had to rethink mealtime. When I could no longer plan my dinners around a centerpiece of meat, I had to get creative and learn about other satisfying options and healthy sources of protein. Trust me this took some adjusting, many spectacular flops and more than a … Continue reading Warm Quinoa Salad with Fresh Basil & Toasted Almonds- Plus 4 Shout Outs
Family
NYC Surprise
My sister had a milestone birthday last week so as a special surprise my mom and I took her to New York City for the weekend. We tricked her into taking a Friday off work and then picked her up early and whisked her off to the airport. There is nothing better than pulling off a great … Continue reading NYC Surprise
Vegan Apple Crisp
I have noticed that my 12-year-old son has been eating a lot more food lately. He seems to constantly be hungry and often comes home from school and tucks in to a pile of food and then is ready to eat again at dinner. AND he told me that I'm not packing enough food for … Continue reading Vegan Apple Crisp
Chocolate Fondue Fun
We recently had our good friends and their 4 children stay with us for the weekend. There were 11 of us in total and I really wanted to cook a homemade meal for everyone to enjoy. Coming up with a delicious plant-based dinner to please the entire crowd took some serious thinking and planning - … Continue reading Chocolate Fondue Fun
Dear Mum
Every week I learn something new and interesting from doctor and writer Yoni Freedhoff. His blog "Weighty Matters" always make me think, challenges my beliefs and forces me to question conventional practices in the fields of health, diet and medicine.This past weekend he included a link in his post to an article written by Kasey Edwards that … Continue reading Dear Mum
Lori Leigh Wilson 