Black Bean Burgers

Delicious black bean burgers with sesame seeds, almonds, carrots and cumin. Vegan and gluten free. Perfect for a burger or on a salad.

This recipe was my Goldilocks of veggie burger trials. The first one was way too dry, the second was far too wet, and the third, well you know how the story goes – it was just right! I set out to create the perfect veggie patty, something that had a nice crumb texture to it and was delicate enough to be enjoyed in a salad, but at the time held…

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Homemade Lara Bars with Almond, Dates & Dried Cherries

Quick and easy homemade lara bars with almonds, dates and dried cherries. Vegan, gluten free, dairy free. The perfect snack recipe!

I love a good road trip. No matter how long or short – it is always a great opportunity to grab a coffee to go, sing offensively loud, see some countryside and maybe take a little snooze (right, when I’m not behind the wheel). He does the driving, and me, well, I pack the snacks. What I lack in co-piloting and map reading skills I make up for in cookies…

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French Lentil Soup

I love the culture of a shared meal. I used to be all about dining out at restaurants, but I have come to prefer a night in with friends, sharing a meal around the table. I feel at home amongst the half empty wine bottles strewn about the table, that stack of dishes piled high in the background and the comfort of knowing that we can stay as long as…

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Green Mango Smoothie

Green mango smoothie with spinach, ginger and honey! Refreshing and nourishing any time of the year! Vegan and gluten free. Serves 1.

Wow – where has the time gone? It feels like forever since I’ve been here. Since I’ve had the time in some natural light to get down in my kitchen and create something for this space. Overwhelming. Its the only word that comes to mind when I try to sum up the past few weeks. Overwhelming – in every sense possible. Holidays and visits and dinners and probably a bit…

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