CHOCOLATE MINT SLICE


I am an absolute sucker for some minimalist, moody, naturally-lit food photography. Some of my first sources of inspiration were from Matthew Kenney's cookbooks. I have always loved the Laura Wright's work at The First Mess. In the past few years I've fallen head over heels with Call Me Cupcake, A Brown Table and Local Milk. My current fave food photography comes from Berlin-based Laura and Nora at Our Food Stories

CHOCOLATE COCONUT HAZELNUT GANACHE TART


This recipe is inspired by the tart from Meet (they have a location on Main and one in Gastown). It's a vegan comfort food establishment that incidentally serves up a killer double bacon double cheese burger. The sweet, dense, crumbly and creamy chocolate coconut ganache tart is a must for me every time I drop in. They drizzle it in some kinda white sugary magic and top it with slivered almonds. #HEAVEN. I decided to make my own version because I was craving a rich chocolate cream cake type scenario. I think I succeeded. And I added some hazelnuts because why not. 

WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM BARS with RASPBERRY SAUCE


I am finding so much amazing music lately. Specifically the newest albums from queens like Solange, Lizzo and Jamila Woods. Been crying to all of it. Music is powerful and when it's coming from voices that are so inspiring and talented, I am just left in awe. Do yourself a favour and download all the albums from the artists I just named. Pleaassse.

♡ COSY TURMERIC CINNAMON ELIXIR ♡


I am finally healing from the seasonal cold I have had for the past week. And this drink is helping, or at least that's what I'm telling myself. Turmeric is the food of gods, I try to get some in everyday. It's super powered when you pair it with black pepper. I also added a bunch of warming spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger because fall is here! It has been rainy and stormy the past couple days which makes for suuuper cosy times inside my bedroom. I plan to curl up for a big chunk of today with a book and this drink. It's creamy thanks to pecan butter and coconut milk, sweet thanks to dates and maple syrup, and delicious thanks to the magic of the plant kingdom. 

COCONUTTY GRANOLA with QUICK VEGAN YOGURT


I am really excited about a few things: the crunchiness of this granola, how easy and fast it is to make this yogurt, and how fresh my new sun-powered Infinity Jars keep dry goods like seeds, powders and dried fruit. 

A COLD-BUSTIN SMOOTHIE


I have a head cold thing. My throat has been a tad swollen and sore for the past week, but I've been ignoring it and going dancing til 4am, getting tattoos and biking around instead of resting. Smart. So now the time has come where this sickness has morphed into something that can't be ignored. I'm stuffed up. My head aches. My throat is dry. I'm finally doin' what I maybe shoulda done a few days ago: cancelling my plans and staying home, drinking lots of fluids and trying to take it easy. Although, this mix is making it hard to sit still. I am going to watch Ru Paul's Drag Race all night long and keep chugging lemon water, tea, juice and perhaps have another lavender bath. Luxury, honey.

VANILLA NICE CREAM with CHOCOLATE SAUCE


I love ice cream. I loved it before I went vegan, and I love it now that I am vegan. You might be asking: wait, how can vegan ice cream be a thing? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Nope, let me tell ya.

FIERCE SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE


FIRST OF ALL. I just discovered an artist named Blood Orange and omg I am flipping out. Please listen to all their music asap. I hope you love it as much as I do. Moving on.

Salted. Caramel. Cheesecake. It's vegan. It's raw. It's even more delicious than it sounds. But don't trust me: make it yourself and experience the sensual seduction first hand. This recipe is adapted from one in Amy Lyons' second cookbook, Just Vegan Cakes. All Amy's creations are so luxurious and make transitioning into a more rawsome life - if you wanna - really easy because you feel totally satisfied by the recipes. This cheesecake is so decadent it leaves me wanting for nooothing.