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How to make eating vegan cheap, fast and fun

I look forward to the second weekend of September like it’s Christmas. During those two days, Toronto turns into a vegan mecca. If you’ve never attended the Toronto Vegetarian Food Festival (the world’s largest veg fest) then this video created by the Toronto Vegetarian Association is a great sneak peak…

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What “vegan” means in baking

Not surprisingly, I have come to be known as the vegan baker among my family, friends and coworkers. Yet, there are still many people in my life who don’t actually know what that means.

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Flour 101: Tips for getting consistent results

Baking is known to be an exact science. Many recipes are able to accomodate some slight variations, but if you’ve ever wondered why a recipe turned out great one time and not so great another time, variation in your measurements could be a leading culprit.

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Baking without eggs

Replacing eggs is one of the most fascinating and exciting aspects of baking without animal products. Eggs perform various functions in baking, from binding and leavening to adding moisture and richness, so learning how to replicate those particular functions with healthful, plant-based ingredients is a necessary lesson if you want to bake vegan-style.

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Baking without sugar

The war against highly-refined sugar has been going on for quite some time. We all know it’s not good for us. So what are the choices for bakers looking for a healthier sugar replacement? For many of us, it’s the return to natural sweeteners long forgotten: whole or dried fruits; maple, rice and barley syrups; as well as agave nectar and stevia.

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