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At-Home Seafood Platter
Some of you may know that Fraser and I are ✨obsessed✨ with seafood platters. I think we may have tried every single one this city has to offer. So… for Fraser’s birthday recently, I took a stab at making one myself! I was pressed for time and Daily Catch Seafood on Commercial Drive made it so easy. I preordered a cooked 2lb Dungeness crab and some cocktail prawns as well as a lobster tail. These all came frozen so after pickup I thawed them out. The lobster tail needed cooking and the crab just a quick steam. As it turns out, the lobster needed about 8 minutes to cook, and…
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Tofu Scramble
Sometimes… you’ve just got to have breakfast for dinner! “Breakfast for dinner” is a super fun dinner party theme! The PJs are a must (for the food coma to come) 😴 This is an easy tofu scramble recipe for any time of day and it’s sure to please vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike. You can switch up the spices and herbs but I always leave the turmeric in for that nice yellow colour.
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Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata
I slow roast tomatoes all Summer long. Generally I freeze them so I can experience a burst of Summer flavour in the deep of Winter. However, many of them must be enjoyed fresh at the time of cooking! The perfect way to do this (in my mind) is to pair them with burrata and a nice toasted baguette. With this recipe you can make as few or as many tomatoes as you like. If you make a whole tray full, freeze some for later if you don’t need them all at once. When you roast the tomatoes at a low temperature over an ample amount of time, the sugars caramelize…
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Simple Honey Raisin Cake
This is a lazy day honey raisin cake – it’s simple to make, requires only a few ingredients and then you can forget about it for an hour while it bakes. Do your Sunday chores, start a movie, whatever! When it comes out of the oven, enjoy it with a nice cup of tea 🫖 Wishing you all a smooth transition out of Summer mode and into Autumn 🍂
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Los Cuervos Taqueria & Cantina, Vancouver
603 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K5 Website What I Ordered: Mango Mezcal margarita Aguacate onion rings (avocado stuffed onion rings!) Camarón taco (Battered prawns, guacamole, pico de gallo and pasilla-tamarind sauce on flour tortilla) Nopal taco (Pan fried Nopal (cactus), served with onions, tomato and cilantro) Pescado Burrito (Battered cod burrito) Delicious Mexican fare in a fun atmosphere. Big tacos! Great drinks!
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Miku Restaurant, Vancouver
Miku – 200 Granville St #70, Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4 Gourmet Japanese cuisine with a Westcoast flair. A bit on the pricier side but great for a celebration or special date night! What I ordered: Ebi fritters, red tuna sashimi, salmon oshi sushi, shiitake nigiri, unagi nigiri
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Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad – Summer Bliss!
Hello again! I can’t count how many times I have seen watermelon and feta salads on social media and TV. It never really seemed like my jam (despite loving watermelon and feta….) but the other day I saw a photo on Instagram and thought now is the time to try it! I cannot remember who made the one that I saw so I had to wing it. It turned out so delicious, I just had to share it with you all. It is not an exact recipe….just a casual summer dish you can throw together using amounts that suit you. I’ll lay out the basics here though. This salad is…
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EVIVE Nutrition – Smoothies, Soups and Bowls!
*Disclaimer: these Evive products were gifted to me however all of my opinions are my own and I am sharing them because I genuinely enjoyed this product. You may recognize Evive Nutrition’s signature smoothie cubes from Canada’s Dragon’s Den where they won over investors. Or, you may have seen their colourful images splashed over Facebook and Instagram. Evive’s smoothies are BLENDER-FREE, NUTRITIOUS and they TASTE GREAT! In my eyes, they win big on nutrition and convenience. All you need to do is pop the cubes out into a container, add a liquid of your choice (water, oat milk, etc) and shake! They are perfect for busy mornings when you are…
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Intuitive Eating
It’s been so long! I hope everyone is staying safe and has managed to make the best of the various lockdown/quarantine situations around the world. I can’t believe it’s already October. It feels like we barely had a summer. Despite the wildness of 2020, I have somehow managed to have a great year and continue to try and live life to the fullest while we deal with the various restrictions this pandemic has brought upon us. I know it has been quite a long time since I wrote a blog post but I have been going through a bit of a personal revolution when it comes to food and health/wellness.…
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Legalization Day and How to Make Cannabis Infused Coconut Oil
By continuing to read this post you are acknowledging that you are 19 years of age or older. Sooo if you haven’t already heard, October 17th is weed legalization day in Canada. If this isn’t your thing, look, I totally get it. But this is a part of our country now and I personally have no issue against this plant medicine. I think there are far worse things we need to spend our time and energy on than punishing people for consumption of this plant. So I am fully embracing this day and thought I would offer some guidance with how to use cannabis in an edible or topical way.…
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DIY Halloween Mermaid Crown
I just thought I would step outta the kitchen for a minute and into the arts and crafts zone because Halloween is coming up! If you’re unsure of what to be…a mermaid could be a fun costume. Or better yet, a hooked mermaid! This was such a fun costume to make, that I used it two years in a row! That is almost a sin for me as I have so much fun dressing up and making costumes but I just loved this crown so much I had to use it more than once! Sadly I left it in a taxi while I stopped for pizza before I made my…
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Yogurt Pumpkin Apple Dog Treats {All Natural}
Halloween is one of my favourite holidays…I just LOVE dressing up, and carving pumpkins and scary movies. This year, of course I cannot party without my little buddy Flokie. I decided to get her in on the tricks and treats with these all natural homemade dog treats. They have just four simple ingredients that your favourite pupperonis are sure to love! It’s cool to Nourish Your Guts…but don’t forget to Nourish Your Doggo’s Guts, too! These treats are meant to be stored in the freezer for a quick, cool treat your dog will love. I got these cute moulds on Amazon and this recipe perfectly filled 2 bone shaped ones…
