Summer and watermelon go hand in hand. There is nothing like a plate of cold and crispy watermelon on a hot summer’s day. While everyone knows that watermelon is a ...

Full disclosure – I have never been a huge fan of the taste of tempeh. For me, tempeh often tastes “off”. I have tasted delicious homemade tempeh, but I have ...

Humans are hard-wired to be attracted to sweet foods. This is because in nature sweet foods tend to be safe to eat and provide a good source of calories. They ...

Do you look forward to breakfast each day? Do you have a standard breakfast you adore? I LOVE breakfast – always have. When I transitioned to a plant- exclusive diet about ...

Who doesn’t love carrots? I have had an affinity for carrots from a very young age. I can recall being dazzled the first time I ate one right out of ...

I never run out of garlic. When I get down to one bulb, it goes on the shopping list. I consider garlic an essential staple and use it almost every ...

Tis the season for mangoes! Often referred to as the “king of fruits”, mangoes are among the most popular fruits in the world. Almost half the mangoes produced globally hail ...

If you have a garden, chances are that you have been blessed with more zucchini than you know what to do with. If you are not a gardener but have ...

Cruciferous or brassica vegetables are highly prized for their flavor and health benefits. They have been a part of my daily diet for as long as I can remember. When ...

When I was a little girl, I loved mushrooms. When my mom asked me what I would like for lunch, I often answered, “Mushrooms”. My brother was not a fan, ...

Kids love sugar and their sweet tooth is greatly encouraged by the candy culture we are now immersed in. Sweet treats are everywhere – at stores, in schools, at fairs, ...

Brrr, it is cold outside! We are definitely approaching winter. I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and here it can go down to -20 F or colder in the winter ...

Did you realize that 18 countries are considered as part of the Middle East! They include Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, ...

I remember when I first became vegan, I was searching for an egg replacement to use in baking. I found a recipe for a “flax egg” and was absolutely delighted ...

The word “brunch” is a portmanteau or a blend of words used to make a new word. In this case, it is a blend of two words – breakfast and ...

As summer temperatures rise and the heat of the season becomes more intense, cool desserts are a welcome treat. However, many popular favorites such as ice cream bars, ice cream ...

Kids LOVE pasta, and most of us never outgrow our affinity for this fun staple. Pasta is a beloved comfort food in every corner of the world. Pasta is cherished ...

Just because time is tight, it doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice nutrition or flavor in our meals. With a little planning and creativity, you will find that making easy, ...