Buckwheat Donuts (and Babycakes Review)

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The new Babycakes book is out! This post exists because the first Babycakes book is one of those recipe books (along with Eat, Drink and be Vegan) that got me excited about experimenting with ingredients. Although I’m not gluten intolerant … Continue reading 

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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I remember back when I was a kid. There was an italian restaurant down the road from my house named Angelo’s. I have such fond memories of the place. My family would always go there with our neighbours and family … Continue reading 

Almond Sesame Crackers with Rosemary

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I am a super snacker. su-per sna-cker (noun): one who manages to snack on small amounts of food a ridiculous amount of times in one day. aka: a grazer. aka: Snack-Face. So to snack my way through the day I have … Continue reading 

Chocolate Buckwheat Pancakes

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I’m a fan of anything chocolate, any time of the day. So throw me some chocolate pancakes that just so happen to be healthy and I’m pretty happy about that. Change it up by adding some chocolate chips or blueberries … Continue reading 

Coconut Glazed Pumpkin and Cinnamon Scrolls

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I can guarantee that you will see a lot of pumpkin on this blog. I’m not sure whether it’s the amazing colour or the subtle taste that pumpkin adds to baked foods, but something about it is amazing (in my … Continue reading 

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

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Vegan baking: Pumpkin is great as is can be used in place of egg in some recipes. Gluten free baking: Pumpkin puree is great to moisten and combine ingredients. General baking: Pumpkin is just great all round. It adds colour, … Continue reading 

Pomegranate Steel Cut Oats

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Oats are my ‘go to’ breakfast – and breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. So I guess it’s safe to say that oats play a pretty significant part in my life. I just think it’s amazing that one … Continue reading 

Pumpkin Soup

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I was feeling simple today so I decided that a simple pumpkin soup for dinner would suffice. Of course I can’t do things to the tee so I had to throw in a few extra spices. Ingredients (Adapted from Taste). … Continue reading 

Pistachio, Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I always have different variations of these cookies on the bench and usually some in the freezer. I absolutely love these cookies and I’m not sure if I could go a day without one. They really are so quick and … Continue reading 

Mexican Hot Chocolate

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I’m usually not the biggest fan of hot chocolates, but add a little spice or peppermint and I’m all for it. So when I went to a completely decadent chocolate house a little while back I was quite captivated by their … Continue reading 

Rosemary Roasted Cashews

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I am in love with rosemary at the moment (actually I always am). I love the fragrant smell and the intense flavor that it can add to any dish. I was in the mood for a really simple dish and … Continue reading 

Apple Pie (Not So Traditional)

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I decided to try my experimental vegan and gluten free millet pastry crust as an apple pie. You can choose to use that vegan and gluten free pastry recipe with this apple pie or use your own favourite pastry recipe (or … Continue reading