Pear vanilla fruit leather
I picked up my first basket of local pears the other day—a true sign of fall. My heart was set on making something new, something easy, something using my new Excalibur.
vegan + raw
Oct 12
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Dehydrator basics & granola
On an average day, I tend to have way more recipe ideas in my head than I do time or oven space. I’m grateful for my own kitchen and my double oven, but that still doesn’t seem to be enough.
Enter my brand-spanking new Excalibur dehydrator, recently given to me by a wonderful friend.
Raw ice cream of your dreams
Aside from the Raw Mini Pie Challenge testing extravaganza that occurred over the weekend (we’ll be announcing the winners tomorrow!), Lisa and I also put on one heck of a raw dessert demo at the 27th annual Vegetarian Food Festival at Harbourfront Centre.
This particular festival has had a special place in my heart since moving to Toronto in 1998.
Vegan adventures + winning recipes
I’m starting to gear up for the first-ever Vida Vegan Blogger Conference happening in a little over a week. Words can’t describe how excited I am. When I heard about it almost a year ago, I immediately bought a ticket and started planning a vegan girls’ getaway, which will include three days in Portland and five days in San Francisco. On my way home, I will also be making a three-day stop in British Columbia for my good friend Anita’s wedding.
The perfect party cake
Veg-based foodie site Yum Universe (YU) is turning one on August 12, and they’re celebrating with a birthday-themed contest, which involves creating a plant-based, party-themed, whole foods recipe. To me, birthdays are always worth a little extra effort in the dessert department…
Raw macaroon sandwiches
In the spirit of easy, no-bake summer treats, this raw macaroon recipe is made simply by dehydrating a mixture of dried coconut, dates, agave nectar and coconut butter, along with whatever flavourings you prefer.
