I have a new addition to my home - something I've wanted and dreamed about for a long time. Yup, I got a VitaMix. It is AWESOME and I LOVE it. Like LOVE LOVE it. I was gifted this amazing piece of equipment by my generous parents for Christmas (thanks mom and...
Fruits
Watermelon Feta Salad
A beautiful red and white salad perfect for celebrating Canada Day. It's super fast - just cut up some watermelon, slice some red onions, and chop parsley. Crumble some Greek feta cheese over top and drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar. It's refreshing and the...
Baked Oatmeal and Quinoa (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
I remember my initial reaction when I was first found out that I had to eliminate gluten from my diet. Naturally, I was devastated. No more pizza? Croissants? NO BREAD?!? NOOOOOOOOOO. "Kill me now/What the hell am I going to eat?/I hate my life" were some of my...
Brie Pear Walnut Honey Flatbread
Sweet, salty, gooey, and crunchy. This flatbread has a combination of ingredients that are delicious on their own, but when combined, are pure heaven. This recipe is an adaptation of a popular menu item from a little brunch place in Little Italy/Portugal in Toronto...
Guacamole with Pomegranates
Are you thinking 'What the what?! Pomegranates in guacamole? This Chinese girl from Canada is crazy.' Seriously, I don't blame you but I swear this is the real deal. I'll always remember my first authentic Mexican meal after moving to Arizona at Barrio Cafe...
Fruit and Coconut Water Smoothie
It's officially spring and I'm feeling the urge to lighten up, especially after a weekend of epic Easter eating. It's time to bust out the blender and get my shake on. My go-to version is mixed berry and mango, but just about anything you like would probably work...
Blueberry Buckwheat Waffles
I live for my weekends. For me, nothing could be more wonderful than sleeping in, snuggling under my pile of blankets. If I could be a fairy tale character, I would be cross between Sleeping Beauty who slept for 100 years and the Princess and the Pea, where I sleep...
Berry Stuffed French Toast
Sometimes you want to pamper your loved ones with something special to show how much you care. For me, it's often through food and this berry stuffed French toast is a personal favourite of mine. It's delicate, delicious, and decadent all at the same time. I've served...
All Natural Red Velvet Pancakes (Gluten-Free)
'Red Velvet' anything makes people go bananas. To be fair, the 'Red Velvet' name itself is so luscious and enticing, that it just lures you in - brilliant marketing for basically a combo of cocoa powder and red food colouring. Personally, I'm kind of grossed out by...
Apple Crumble
So the holidays are here. It's official - Movember is over, holiday party invites are streaming in, and tis the season for baked goodies, egg nog, and shopping until you drop. Many of us are hosting parties and attending potlucks (or like me, doing both this...