In many ways I would consider myself a hedonist. If you're having a party - I'll be there. If you want to stay up late talking or dancing or playing euchre until the wee hours, I'll stick it out. If you are opening a bottle of wine- I'll certainly have a glass. And if you … Continue reading Unjunk Food
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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
Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
Now that I have mastered the skill of making my own almond butter, I am getting a bit obsessed with the stuff. It is just so darn creamy and delicious and it goes well on crackers, on banana or apple slices, on bread with jam and on a spoon straight out of the jar. As I … Continue reading Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
Decadent Vegan Brownie Bites
I have to admit that I was feeling quite sorry for myself last week. It’s been a rough winter for colds and bugs in our house and my little guy was still battling a nagging cough, my husband plunked his extensive upcoming travel schedule in front of me for my (insert eye roll and loud … Continue reading Decadent Vegan Brownie Bites
Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Caramels
If I am going to indulge in something sweet (and this of course happens on a daily basis) I think my favourite treat on the planet is caramel. This is a tricky one being a vegan and a health nut because most of the truly yummy caramel is made with loads of butter, corn syrup, … Continue reading Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Caramels