Christine Yee was destined to be in the food business. Her love for food started at a young age while working in the family restaurant, and after moving to Vancouver she was inspired to start her own healthy Asian-inspired food line. House Of Yee Fine Foods creates healthy vegan gluten-free dumplings for both restaurants or home cooks’ guests to enjoy, guilt-free. (more…)
This salad is spicy, tangy and creamy, just like a great buffalo caesar salad should be. When we want something quick, delicious and healthy to eat on a Monday night, on the weekend before we go to the gym, or when we’ve just got back from traveling, this is the salad I make up.
A cheese and wine pairing party can be an impressive feast and an easy way to feed a crowd. Match cheeses with curated food and drink pairings and let your guests go on their own tasting adventure.
Here are some helpful tips on how to plan the ultimate cheese and wine party, including how to make your own beautiful chalk table runner.
It’s exciting planning a trip to Rottnest Island, or Rotto, as the locals call it. You know you’re in for an amazing day! There’s no wonder it was recently voted the Top Destinations in Australia to Experience. After a short Rottnest Express ferry ride from Perth or Fremantle, pick up your bike and a sandwich and spend the day exploring. Along the way you will find the most serene, deserted beaches. Take a dip, and savour the sparkling turquoise views… all while knowing there is an ice-cold cider and some cute little quokkas waiting for you at the pub when you finish your ride.
What could be better? The views are incredible, the water perfect hues of blues, and the beaches never crowded.
Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos, is the tiniest, saltiest, donkeyest island we have found!
After a challenging year at work with a relocation and new role, we had one goal: ultimate relaxation. The turquoise waters of the Turks & Caicos Islands beckoned. Not content to settle in with the holiday crowds, we opted to go off the beaten path passing up the popular island of Providenciales (Provo) for Salt Cay and Grand Turk.
Mac & Cheese is a favorite in our home, and over the years we have created our own spin on this classic dish with a vegan recipe sure to impress.
Coconut milk meets savory spices to create a scrumptious creamy sauce. Roasted seasonal vegetables pair with herbs and nuts in a decadent crumb that’s generously sprinkled on top. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll agree, everything is better with a spicy crumb. (more…)
Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek cucumber yogurt dip. It’s a great summer side dish that adds protein and a fresh cool flavour to any meal. It pairs perfectly as part of a full Greek Feast with Super Greens Spanakopita, Greek Lemon Potatoes, and Greek Salad, or can be enjoyed alongside falafels, zucchini fritters, in wraps, burgers, or as a sandwich spread.
Paneer Makhani, or Paneer Tika Masala, is one of our absolute guilty pleasures of Indian cuisine. The creamy tomato sauce and warming spice pairs well with basmati or red rice and fresh garlic naan, or for a lighter option, papadam. If feeding a crowd, or planning leftovers, consider a second ‘dry’ curry such as Aloo Gobi.
When in season, organic heirloom tomatoes are an absolute delight in the kitchen. Seek them out, and even the most simple greek salad will be a highlight of your table. For this recipe, any organic variety will do, but freshest is bestest!
This coffee banana smoothie is perfect for when I am in a rush and am looking for a quick Monday morning pick-me-up. Packed with wholesome ingredients, you can feel good eating it too.