Discernment of Principle. When is it time to trash your principles? There was a scene in a popular Hollywood movie a couple years back, where a central figure was asked to reject his beliefs in order to spare his life. A life that he had dedicated to those beliefs. To the dismay of many watchers…
Banana Oat Blender Pancakes
Pancakes and Sundays go together like peanut butter & jelly, or is it peanut butter & chocolate? Or maybe popcorn and movies? Whatever… you get the idea! And while this isn’t the first pancake recipe I post, and most likely not the last, these Banana Oat Pancakes have been my Sunday morning staple over the…
Tacos Al Pastor
During my earlier trips to Mexico – prior to going vegan that it is – my favorite dish was Tacos Al Pastor. If you’ve never had it, it’s the Mexican equivalent of Hawaiian pizza, taco style. Now if you’re one of those people who think pineapple has no place on your dinner plate this dish…
Coconut Nectarine Pops
The temperatures are rising, and no, its not raining men. But, if you’re anything like me, cold treats are welcome anytime of the day. Ice cream for breakfast? Don’t mind if I do… Sure, a smoothie would be healthier, but when it’s this hot, does it really matter? Well, I guess it does, otherwise I…
BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches
Looking for a tasty summer meal that won’t require turning on the oven or standing over a scorching coals? Look no further! With the heatwave currently present in Montreal I’ve been looking for easy meals that require minimal cooking, and appliances that exude minimal amounts of heat. These jackfruit sandwiches make for a perfect summer…
DIY Cold Brew
Hey there friends, sorry I’ve been away from this space for the past weeks. I’ve been off recovering from surgery and practicing self-care (fudge that’s hard). But, I’m slowly coming back and getting stronger, and wanted to kick things off with a recipe I love. Cold Brew Coffee. Cold brew is my summer drink of…
HOW TO SAY NO. PART 2 [VIDEO]
How to Say No – Part 2 In the last video, which I’ll link to here we started the conversation about how to begin strengthening our “no” muscles. And before we signed off I talked a little about the role our ego plays in our decision making. Specifically how fear impacts our decision making and…
Lemon Brussels Sprout Pizzas
Spring is in the air. The trees are budding, the grass is beginning to turn a lush shade of green and there is a warmth in the air. Before we know it’ll be summer and time for backyard BBQs and patio parties. During the summer months I enjoy recipes with a light, and fresh air…
How to Say No. Part 1 [VIDEO]
How to Say No – Part 1 The idea of saying no is such a hard topic for so many of us. Yet when you think about it, it’s something so incredibly simple. Just two simple little letters. One of the first words we learn to speak. So how is it that we have such…
Nutty Vegan Brownies
Nutty Vegan Brownies Vegan • Gluten-Free • Soy-Free This certainly isn’t the first brownie recipe to grace the pages of this site. And to be fair there are healthier brownie recipes on here such as my Healthy Black Bean Brownies, Coconut Butter Fudge Brownies, and Turtle Brownies with Date Caramel. And while this isn’t what…