We’ve been dealing with lingering dry coughs in our house lately, the kind that leaves your throat scratchy and uncomfortable. The weather has been all over the place, so I did what my mom always did and made snow fungus dessert soup, 糖水. So What Is It? It’s a light, slightly sweet Chinese dessert soup…
Tag: Vegan
Plant-Based Nutrition for Beginners
Lately, I’ve been trying to add more plant-based meals into my week, and I know a lot of people are doing the same. But I think the term plant-based can sound a little intimidating, like you have to give up meat, dairy, and all the foods you love. That’s really not how I look at it. For…
My Go-To Miso Soba Noodle Salad
Soba noodles are Japanese noodles made mainly from buckwheat flour, sometimes mixed with wheat flour. They have a slightly nutty flavour and a nice firm texture. They’re often served in soup or chilled with a dipping sauce, but I also like using them as the base for a noodle salad. This salad combines soba noodles…
Tuscan Bean Soup
When I’m in the mood for a hearty soup, Tuscan bean soup is one I like to make. It’s full of beans, vegetables, and herbs, and you can add pancetta if you want a little extra flavour. I like that you can make a big pot without needing anything fancy, and it makes great leftovers,…