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Wild Blueberry Date Pie

April 26, 2013
Care of Amy Symington

Wild Blueberry Date Pie 2

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups spelt flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups wild blueberries
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • ½ a lemon, zested

Directions:

In a large bowl add the flour, baking powder, salt and flaxseed and fully incorporate.  Cut in the coconut oil using a fork or potato ...

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How about a date?

April 26, 2013

Care of Amy Symington

The date palm tree is cultivated for its succulently sweet fruit.  Found in dried, fresh, crystal or syrup form its uses are unending. The date fruit is the most widely known use of the date palm tree, however there are an array of additional uses as well.  The tree is also tapped for its sap which is made into sugar and molasses, its leaves are harvested and eaten as vegetables and its seeds are ground and used ...

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Nutty Chocolate Hemp Milk

March 28, 2013

Care of Laura Wright

Serves: Makes 3 cups

TVA_hemp2Notes: The best thing about this recipe is that you can make a nutritious, non-dairy milk without having to soak anything for at least 4 hours prior. The seeds are ready to go! Having said that, you can leave out the cocoa if you would like a plainer/more versatile milk.

Ingredients

1/2 cup hulled hemp seeds
3 cups filtered water
2 tbsp agave ...

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Vegetarian Passover Recipes

March 24, 2013

Without the right resources, being vegetarian in an omnivorous family can be challenging. With two holidays this month, Easter and Passover, we thought we’d pass on some tips for making sure you’re not following the way of the Easter Bunny and just munching on some carrots while everyone else enjoys a flavourful feast!

  • First, try our chocolate matzo bark recipe, below. If you use egg-free, whole wheat matzo, it’s simple, vegan, and healthy too!
  • Second, check out Oy Vegan’s Top ...
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Discount Profile: Udupi Palace

February 28, 2013

Care of Karin Thomas

Known for their annual spicy dosa-eating contest, Udupi Palace can be found just west of Coxwell and Gerrard, a few steps below ground level, in Little India. Udupi Palace is a South Indian vegetarian hot spot, specializing in vegan, fusion, and Jain cuisine.

From the moment you open the door and are hit with the intoxicating smell of curry spices and basmati rice, you know you’re in for a treat. The servers are friendly, ...
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Fresh bowl with pomegranate & ginger vinaigrette

February 28, 2013

 

Care of Amy Symington

Makes 4-6 portions

Fresh bowl with pom. & ginger vinaigretteTofu marinade:

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened concentrated pomegranate juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, pureed

Fresh bowl ingredients:

  • 350 g organic firm tofu, sliced into ½ inch thick triangles
  • 4-6 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 large red pepper, julienned
  • 2 small beets, grated
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • 2 cups cabbage (any kind), thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed
  • 1 ...
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Pomegranate’s Punch

February 28, 2013

 

Care of Amy Symington

Pomegranates were originally found to grow in Middle Eastern countries.  However, once its bursting beads of flavour were discovered elsewhere in the world, its cultivation spread like wildflower to Asian and Mediterranean countries, Africa and most recently can be found here, in our North American grocery stores and corner markets.

The heart of this healthy matter

Pomegranates have a parade of potential health bennies; the most commonly known being its super antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties.  This is ...

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Gingered Sweet Potato Dal with Coconut Leeks

February 05, 2013

DalCare of Laura Wright

Serves: 4

Notes: Every recipe I’ve read for dal tells you to add the salt at a different time (to avoid toughness or the lentils breaking down too soon etc). I add a solid pinch at the beginning when I pour the water and then adjust it at the end to my liking.

Dal ingredients:

  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • pinch of chili flakes
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 ...
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Food of the Month: Turmeric is Tur-Mendous

February 05, 2013

Care of Laura Wright

TurmericThe bright yellow powder derived from fresh turmeric roots is most commonly recognized in curry powder blends and bright yellow American mustard. It is most often accessible in powdered form, but did you know that it belongs to a perennial family of plants similar to ginger? Fresh roots of this rhizomatous plant look alarmingly similar to the popular tea time staple. It certainly leaves its mark everywhere, a ...

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5th Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off Recap!

February 02, 2013

A Delicious Time Had By All

On Saturday, February 2nd, 2013, 500 people came out to share in the tasting of 5000 samples of cupcakes, cookies, pies, tarts and more at the 5th Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off.

Dozens of local vegetarian businesses donated an incredible array of fantastic prizes to award to our winners, which were chosen by attendees as well as two head ...

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