"Mom, I have an idea" Alice says with a daydreamer's stare out the window. Alice has many ideas so I hear this proclamation pretty often. "Ok, babe. I'm just about to experiment with our favourite chocolate cupcake recipe. I'm going to try ... [ Read More ]
An Indian Summer Dinner
There comes a point in the summer where the sun suddenly sets a little earlier, the evenings grow cooler. You can no longer dilly dally around the way you did in July and August, enjoying the garden before you get down to the business of making ... [ Read More ]
An Interview with Clean Food Maven Terry Walters
Interview written by Ship. Images courtesy of Terry Walters. Call me old fashioned, but I want to to sit down over a meal with my friends and family, lingering at the table, eating to fulfillment without rush, refilling water and wine glasses as ... [ Read More ]
Glorious Leftovers
Words and images by Ship. When I was a kid there wasn’t a week that went by when I would ask my mom what was for supper and she’d reply “glooooorrrriouuuss leftovers” in a sing songy voice and then laugh or stick her tongue out at me if I made a ... [ Read More ]
The Vegan Elvis
Words and images by Caitlin. I'm a lifelong vegetarian, raised by parents who've been off the meat since the days of buying textured vegetable protein in bulk off the back of a hippie-helmed truck. But I've definitely dabbled in meat eating, or ... [ Read More ]
Vegan Eggs with Moby
I dig Moby's weird, I think we could have some fun together. I'd invite him over for a vegan spread on a cool Sunday morning, we'd sip honey tea and chat and inspire one another. As giant Joy Division fans, we could debate the impact that Ian Curtis' ... [ Read More ]
My Point is: Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
OK, I have written, deleted, and re-written this post three too many times. Apparently I'm having a difficult time expressing my appreciation for the overwhelming love and support I've received since my last post. See, I'm still in the sophomore ... [ Read More ]
Vegan Cupcakes Spring Again
"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" ~Robin Williams So far today I have laid in bed and listened to the birds chirp, I have worn sandals, plunged my fingers into the cool, moist soil of my garden and I didn't have to wrestle my ... [ Read More ]
Vivaciously Vegan Vitamin C Muffins
My Grandmother (aka, the Queen of local/healthy/alternative eating habits) and her girlfriend took a road trip to Bala, Ontario last week to stock their freezers with fresh Ontario-grown cranberries. They visited Johnston's Cranberry Farm and were ... [ Read More ]
Meatless Monday: Spicy Cauliflower Steak
Thank goodness it's Meatless Monday! After an indulgent wedding weekend of glorious proportions, I am in need of some vegetable vitamins. Let's make one of my favourite vegetarian dishes, The Spicy Cauliflower 'Steak'. It's hearty, delicious and ... [ Read More ]
Gluten-free/Dairy-free/Wheat-free/Vegan Strawberry “Cheese”cake? That’s just NUTS!
I had a glimpse into motherhood of the future last week. Edie had her first week of full day camp and I needed to pack her snacks and a hearty lunch (because if you think I'm paying an additional $60 for your 'hot lunches' you're out of your dang ... [ Read More ]
World’s Easiest Vegan Dessert
A few of my personal favorite people are committed to a vegan lifestyle. I may not practice it but I fully respect their choices so when they come to visit I do what I can to prepare dishes that they will love while not alienating this ... [ Read More ]