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#29 – Be Inspired, Be Sweet On Veg

Posted on October 30, 2010 | 3 Comments
Sweet on Veg

Sweet on Veg

As I looked back on my list of blog or bust shares I realize I have yet to include the Vancouver-Vegetarians! So this share #29 goes out to my veggie-delight readers and anyone who loves a good garden salad – visit Sweet On Veg.

To be honest, looking for a vegetarian Vancouver based food blog wasn’t as easy to find as I thought. But when I found Sweet On Veg, it kinda of blew me away. Heavy on the photos, recipes, and inspirational phrases, Jennifer (blog-host) has done a great job channeling culinary-inspiration in her site. There really are some tasty looking recipes paired with fab-photos!

Check out her BLISS section in the navigation bar for inspirational quotes. I guarantee, if you spend just a few minutes on this site, you’ll leave feeling inspired to treat your body right and live a little bit healthier. What’s your favourite quote?

Do you know any other vegetarian blogs in Vancouver? Send my way! …Actually, uhh, wait, I just looked a little harder and found these two others also in Vancouver: Vegans Eat Pencil Shavings & The Vegan Project

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#20 – Always Room for Dessert

Posted on October 23, 2010 | Leave a comment

A woman after my own heart, I agree – there is ALWAYS room for dessert! On occasion I even have dessert first.  …On a really rare occasion – don’t tell my Mom or my Dentist, shhh! – I could easily have nothing but dessert for dinner! Life is simply too short sometimes, you know!?

While the title suggests all things sweet, Laura – the host, includes ‘all things that come before [dessert]‘ too.  She has been blogging locally since 2008 and has a classic blogging style – including recipes, photos, and the stories that lead up to it. For blog or bust share #20, visit Always Room 4 Dessert!

Always Room For Dessert

Always Room For Dessert

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Sunday Sweet Treat

Posted on September 12, 2010 | 2 Comments

After racing in the rain all morning for the 2010 Coho Salmon Run, my first 14km event, I felt like I deserved a little treat tonight!

Gala apple slices with some of Wendy Boys’ Cocolico burnt caramel sauce, warmed up, and a hot cup of ginger rooibos tea. Yum!

Sunday night treat!

Sunday night treat!

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Watermelon Ginger Ale Cooler

Posted on August 12, 2010 | 2 Comments

Courtesy of the Art Institute of Vancouver, I received an insider copy of the culinary school’s newsletter and this is one of the recipes they are sharing for the summer – so I am sharing with you before summer escapes us!

Great for apartment size patio dining; and although this is a virgin cocktail recipe, you could certainly make your own non-virgin-version!

Servings: 4 (8 oz. servings)

Ingredients:
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ginger root chopped
3 cups mini watermelon pieces cubed (any kind)
1/2 cup lime juice freshly squeezed (~4 limes)
16 oz. ginger ale
ice cubes as needed

Directions:
Place water and sugar in a sauce pot and bring to a low simmer to dissolve sugar. Set aside. In batches, puree watermelon and fresh ginger and strain through a fine sieve into a large pitcher [you could make it mojito style though, and crush with a fork for a more rustic look]. When cooled, add sugar water. Stir in lime juice and ginger ale. Pour over fresh ice and serve.

Summer in a glass – Enjoy!

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Glorious Morning Muffins

Posted on July 3, 2010 | Leave a comment

This is a wonderful way to start the day, and perfect for a small breakfast. You don’t always have to make 12 muffins!  Simply leave the unused muffin cups dry, and if you accidentally grease add a little water so the pan does not burn during baking.

YIELD about 6-8 muffins (depending on the size you like!)
PREP preheat oven to 350F & prepare muffin tin

Glorious Morning Muffins

Glorious Morning Muffins

MIX:

1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

In separate bowl, WHISK:

1 egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 tsp vanilla

MIX all together and ADD:

1/2 cup grated carrot
1 cup grated apple, peeled
1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Stir just until flour is blended, be careful not to over mix. Evenly distribute into prepared muffin tin and bake for about 25 minutes or until nice and golden brown.

Breakfast muffins

Breakfast muffins perfect for just a few muffins...

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Lemon Curd

Posted on May 28, 2010 | 1 Comment

This is my personal favourite recipe, similar to the one Jill Shumka used when I visited her.

Ingredients:
3 eggs
6 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp grated lemon rind
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter

Method:
Beat eggs with a fork until blended, add lemon juice, rind and sugar. Cook mixture in heavy saucepan over low heat until thick, resembling soft custard consistency.  Then whisk in butter.  Remove from heat and pour into jars.

Cool, and store in fridge.  Enjoy!

Serving suggestions: This foodie’s favourite is simply spread over warm toast, or a fresh baking powder biscuit.  But you can also use more traditionally in lemon tarts as filling.

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