These overnight blueberry oats have been a lifesaver on busy mornings, especially when I have an early Pilates class and need something quick. I make them the night before, and they’re ready to grab when I get home. They’re simple, creamy and filling, just an easy breakfast when I don’t want to think too much…
Category: Vegetarian, Vegan and Plant-Based
Plant-based recipes, vegan baking ideas, and tips for transitioning to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. Exploring recipes with tofu, tempeh, seitan, legumes (beans, lentils), and various grains (quinoa, bulgur, farro) as protein sources.
Wheat Berry Salad for Everyday Meals
Wheat Berries: The Quick, Nutritious, and Refreshing Supergrain Lately, I’ve been trying to find meals that are simple but still feel balanced, and wheat berries have been one of those easy go-tos. They’re not something I used to cook with, but once I tried them, they kind of stuck. If you haven’t had them before,…
Custard Yogurt Toast: Does the TikTok Trend Actually Taste Good?
“No, I don’t watch TikToks, I watch Instagram reels of TikTok videos that were popular two weeks ago… like a grown up.” – Gareth Waugh 😅 This custard yogurt toast kept popping up on my feed, and I finally caved. It’s dead simple, especially with kids: mix yogurt, an egg, and a bit of honey,…
Dragon’s Beard Candy: A Taste of Chinese History
Picture a young child’s eyes widening with delight as they watch a skilled artisan work their magic, transforming a simple lump of sugar into a mesmerizing masterpiece. That was me, entranced by the skillful hands that crafted Dragon’s Beard Candy (龍鬚糖), one of my all-time favourite childhood treats. I still remember the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth feeling…
Money Bag Dumplings: Unwrapping Prosperity, One Bite at a Time
When we celebrate the Lunar New Year, we take delight in preparing a variety of auspicious dishes – special dishes that carry good meanings. These dishes are meant to share positive vibes and good wishes with our loved ones and ourselves. For example, there’s a dish called fortune bag dumplings, shaped like money bags to…
Soup-ercharge Your Winter with Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Soup
You know, I’ve always had a thing for soups, especially on days like today when winter has really settled in. There’s just something about a warm bowl of soup that hits the spot, right? And the best part? It’s not just comforting – it’s packed with a lot of goodness. We’re talking a nutrient-rich powerhouse…
Pasta-licious: From Scratch to Plate
Making homemade pasta is a delightful way to create tasty dishes from simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and water. Whether you’re crafting silky lasagna sheets, indulgent fettuccine, or charming orecchiette, it’s a rewarding adventure that elevates every meal. The hands-on process of kneading and shaping the dough, and the joy of savouring the final product,…
The Best Carrot & Tomato Spread
If you need something quick to put out with veggies, crackers or bread, this carrot and tomato spread is one I come back to all the time. It’s simple, it has a really nice savoury flavour, and it’s one of those recipes that always seems to disappear faster than I expect. I originally found this…
Taco Night Just Got Better
Have you ever seen those little tomato caviar pearls on a restaurant dish and wondered how they actually make them? I did, so one night we decided to try making them at home. It started with a regular taco night. We were getting a little bored with the usual diced tomatoes and wanted to do…
Homemade Mooncakes
Mooncake season is here, which means I’ve been making my way back into the kitchen to make one of my favourite treats. I’ve started and loove making mooncakes at home because there’s something really satisfying about the whole process. You make the dough, prepare the filling, wrap everything up, press it into the mold and…
Irresistible Blueberry Cinnamon Muffins
There’s just something about blueberries and cinnamon that makes the perfect combo. I’ve been making these blueberry flaxseed muffins on repeat lately because they’re easy, the kids devour them, and they actually have some solid nutritional value. If you need a quick grab-and-go breakfast or an easy lunchbox filler, these are perfect. I sweeten them…
My “Learning Mom” Guide to Meal Planning
I swear, the most exhausting question of the day is always “What’s for dinner?” By 5:00 PM, after working and running around all day, trying to figure out a meal on the spot is just brutal. I used to overcomplicate it, but I finally realized meal planning isn’t about cooking gourmet dinners or having an…