• Que Pasa | Koko's Kitchen

    Que Pasa Factory Tour with Food Bloggers of Canada

    Last week I had the privilege of attending a first-ever tour at the Que Pasa factory along with Food Bloggers of Canada. I grew up on Que Pasa chips…my dad is an OG and has been eating these chips since they first started making them. But isn’t it cool to find out that something you love is even better than you thought? Since touring the factory with one of the company’s owners, I saw the love and care Que Pasa has put into the making of it’s products and the integrity they have when it comes to cutting no corners even though they are now such a large company. They…

  • Kim Jack-Il | Virtuous Pie | Koko Brill

    Virtuous Pie – Plant Based Pizza Joint And Creamery

    I recently had the pleasure of trying out Vancouver’s only plant-based pizza joint and creamery. I had been hearing so much about “Virtuous Pie“, I knew I had to get there as soon as I possibly could. I love the entire concept of Virtuous Pie. Their mission is to change the way people eat and change the planet, one slice (or scoop!) at a time. Owner and executive chef Jim Vesel’s aim was to create an ethical and sustainable menu without sacrificing great taste. I believe he has accomplished just that. The eight pizzas offered on the menu contain creative and delicious combinations of ingredients and the house-made nut-based cheeses…

  • Star of The Show

    Okay okay, today is the day – my video with Chef Michael Smith is here!! What an experience. Thank you to Canadian Lentils and Food Bloggers of Canada for the opportunity and for being there with me every step of the way! And thank you to Chef Michael for sharing his knowledge of cooking, filming and recipe development with me – priceless! So, without further ado, click here to watch me almost cry in front of 8 cameras and then soothe myself with red wine!! http://ow.ly/A8Z8300ESyH And here’s a little breakdown of what to expect: 0:30 – when I was overjoyed to meet my food network hero! 0:50 – when…

  • Drop Dead Recipes | Koko's Kitchen | Drop Dead Clothing | Vegan Buddha Bowls

    Drop Dead Recipes – Buddha Bowls

    I’m sure you’ve all seen “Buddha Bowls” floating around Instagram and Facebook. They are a super trendy food right now, but it’s great because they are so delicious and super healthy. I’ve created this Winter Buddha Bowl full of roasted vegetables, quinoa, and a freakin’ insane miso gravy. Obviously you can substitute whatever veggies you like the most, and if you aren’t into quinoa, white or brown rice would work great, too. Winter Buddha Bowl 200g yam, sliced 1/2″ thick 200g beet, sliced 1/2″ thick 125g carrot, sliced 1/2″ thick 125g broccoli, chopped into florets 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp sesame seeds Preheat oven to…

  • Drop Dead Recipes- Veggie Wraps with Lemon Aioli

    This month’s Drop Dead Recipe is just what you need in January. Something simple, and nutritious. This veggie wrap is packed with healthy veggies (look at all those colours!) and it has a delicious homemade lemon aioli. No excuses for unhealthy lunches during the work week when you can whip these wraps together in no time! Check out the recipe on the Drop Dead Clothing blog. Be sure to use the hashtags #dropdeadrecipes #DDrecipes #kokoskitchen so I can see what you’ve made on Facebook and Instagram!!