Hi friends, You know what I love? One bowl recipes. They make life 100% easier and sure maybe sometimes I must use more than one bowl, but often times, I’m like nope! It’s just not necessary. More bowls = more dishes right? This Whole Wheat Cranberry Nut Biscotti is a favourite of mine to dip […]
Author: Andrea
Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Squares
Hi friends! Happy December! I’m so excited about life lately. For the past few months I just felt a little bogged down and burnt out and have been taking as much time as I could to slow down and practice more self care for myself. During my “slow” down, I was in the kitchen quite […]
Vegan Peppermint Mocha Energy Balls
Hi friends, I actually can’t believe it’s so close to Christmas… where has the year gone? It feels like the older I get, the faster the years fly by! For this recipe, I got the inspiration from Starbucks actually… I used to work there years ago and their peppermint mocha used to be one of […]
Spicy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders (GF friendly)
Hi friends, I don’t know about you but chicken strips always have and always will be a favourite of mine. Sometimes I feel like a kid when I order them a restaurant but they always seem to hit the spot. I don’t buy frozen foods like this anymore so if I want them, I make […]
10 Practical Ways to Save & Manage Money
Hi friends, So since I think that more young people need to talk about money and finances…& I know everyone complains about housing prices, especially here in Vancouver, or one thing or the other about finances but being a Millennial myself, I wanted to turn that around and teach you 10 little ways you can […]
Vegan Tempeh “Beef” and Broccoli Stir Fry
Hi friends! Bringing you a savory dish this week to the blog, using tempeh! Temp-whaat you might say? Tempeh, is a great source of vegan protein and according to Wikipedia is …”a traditional soy product originating from Indonesia. It is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake […]
Vegan Cookie Dough Protein Balls
Hi friends! There are some ingredients in this world that are so versatile and can be literally used to make anything. These are my holy grail and ones I always keep stocked in the house! One of which is… ALMOND FLOUR! It’s literally the best, so light and airy for baking while being nutritious and […]
Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Hi friends! So a little story time before I dive into the recipe for this Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Pasta that is ACTUALLY healthy! Growing up everyone I knew loved Kraft Dinner… My parents never bought it for me and when I finally tried it (in grade 9 I think), I did not understand the hype!! […]
Where to Eat in Portland, Oregon
Hi friends!! So this post is a little long over due… I visited Portland, Oregon this past August and it was my 3rd time there! Portland is a place I come back to over and over. It’s about 6 hours from Vancouver and there’s just something about the vibe, everyone is relaxed, the restaurants are […]
Healthy Breakfast Zucchini Bread (Dairy-free, Soy-free & No Refined Sugar)
Hi friends! Taking a break from all the pumpkin and sweet potato recipes being made in my kitchen to bring you a lighter zucchini bread recipe! Clearly I like hiding some extra veggies into my baking. Why not right? More fiber and vitamins & minerals for me! & you because you should be making these […]