Health Continuum

Creamy Vegan Chocolate Pudding

Today I made some rich creamy vegan chocolate pudding. I couldn’t wait to post this decadent and simple dessert. These pudding cups are so good! Canadians, you might remember packing those Laura Secord pudding cups in your school lunch. Laura Secord is Canada’s largest chocolatier. It’s known for its wide variety of premium-quality chocolates throughout Canada. These cups remind me of Laura […]

Beans, Loaves, Main Dishes, Quinoa, Savoury Pies, Quiches and Tarts

Black bean, quinoa and walnut loaf

When my youngest daughter is home, that’s when I come up with my best ideas for vegan recipes. You got it, she’s vegan! The loaf featured above is 100% vegan and was part of our Christmas meal. It was absolutely delicious. My husband John, who isn’t vegan or vegetarian, loved it. The loaf can be served as a main […]

Desserts and Snacks, Squares and Bars

Fantastic French Canadian Date Squares

Here’s something easy to make during the holiday season: date squares. These wholesome date squares are good for you, so much so that you will want to have one for breakfast. And that’s OK! My French Canadian grandmothers used to make date squares and back then, they were a hit. Today, they still are, especially among Canadians. […]

Main Dishes, Pasta Dishes

Spelt pasta with oat cream, leeks and mushrooms

This wholesome pasta dish bursts with flavour. I made the sauce with oat cream – a combination of organic oat milk and softened cashews blended together. The result is a light and nutty cream sauce. For the pasta, I used whole grain spelt pasta which is more nutritious than white pasta. I am very pleased with the outcome of this dish […]

Salads, Veggie and Fruit Platters

Keep your tomatoes out of the fridge

When I was young, we had a garden. I loved to pick tomatoes and eat them right off the vine. They were delicious and I’ve loved tomatoes ever since. But tomatoes are not just delicious; they are good for you. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, potassium, fiber and choline, which are all critical for a […]

Condiments and Sides, Farro, Main Dishes, Stir-Fries

Farro risotto

It’s Friday evening here in Geneva, and it’s been a hard week. I’ve been going to work feeling drained and under the weather – sore throat and aches and pains throughout my body. You know the feeling. This evening, I couldn’t decide what to make for supper. There’s no one home – call it an empty […]