Ligia Lugo 
Just popping in quickly to say Hi! Even though I just posted last week it feels like a lifetime ago. I’ve been immersed in vacation-planning the last few days and feel like I haven’t had time for anything else. We are planning to go to Iceland in May which I’m super excited about! It’s going … Read more
This recipe is inspired by a french toast dish we tried last summer when my family went to Niagara-on-the-Lake to celebrate my Mom’s birthday. On our last morning there we had breakfast at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Mr. Pea and I both ordered the stuffed french toast which although to die for, was also most definitely … Read more
I first discovered the wonder that is vegan baked oatmeal just over a year ago and have been in love ever since. Baked oatmeal is for those mornings you where it’s been a rough week and you deserve a treat or when it’s so cold out you just need something warm and comforting for breakfast. Often I … Read more
Peanut butter, the food of my childhood, how I love you so. I thought peanut butter deserved it’s own post, one that is simple and uncomplicated, just like my love of peanut butter; healthy peanut butter snacks with 3 ingredients or less. Also, I have to admit I`ve had this song in my head the … Read more
I originally planned this vegan salted caramel and chocolate squares as a Valentine’s Day recipe, but now that I’m looking at the pictures these would be perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. The pepita seeds (pumpkin seeds) bring the leprechauny green and are also responsible for the satisfying crunch. Pair that crunch with chocolate, caramel and sea salt … Read more
This smoothie uses one of my favourite loose leaf teas – Cinnamon Heart Pu’erh Tea from David’s Tea It tastes exactly like the cinnamon heart candy except its all natural and actually good for you! Chilled and blended with strawberries, banana, chia and a little extra cinnamon it makes the perfect pink smoothie. Pu’erh has … Read more
Crunchy. Spicy. Creamy. Those are probably my three favourite food descriptives and these vegan squash tacos are deserving of all three. Panko-crusted baked butternut squash brings the crunch to this game-day treat and my cashew jalapeno-lime “sour cream” sauce is both spicy and luxuriousy creamy. We topped the tacos with shredded kale, salsa, red onion, tomato, … Read more
This roasted vegetable side is the perfect addition to a cozy winter dinner. It combines brussels sprouts, carrots and onions with the sweet tartness of apples; all of which are roasted in a sweet and spicy garlic glaze. I was going to include some new fact I learned about brussels sprouts and how good they are, however the more surprising … Read more
Welcome to January; freezing cold weather, fresh starts, packed gyms…and even more freezing cold weather! Although it was a bit of a shock to the system going back to work after two weeks I can honestly say I’m excited for 2015. I just have a feeling it’s going to be a good year; time to … Read more
Whether it is Chrismas or Thanksgiving, stuffing has always been my absolute favourite part of the traditional holiday feast. Literally I remember filling my plate with so much stuffing my mom would need to remind me to save some for the rest of the family. This year I successfully made a veganversion of our family recipe; … Read more
With the first day of December comes the first holiday recipe; vegan chocolate candy cane pretzel bark! Think of it of as a salted caramel hot chocolate getting together with a peppermint mocha…a chocolaty, heavenly marriage of salty and sweet! I seriously recommend making this over the holidays to share with your family and friends…otherwise … Read more
Since I started this blog I’ve been honoured to be featured on Finding Vegan and today I am beyond excited to share over 50 amazing holiday recipes from fellow Finding Vegan bloggers. I can’t wait to try Vicky and Ruth’s Vegan Tiramisu and Ginny’s Spiced Rum Balls.. let the countdown to Christmas begin! Vegan Link Round-up! There … Read more
Okra is such a beautiful vegetable. I always stop for a moment and marvel at how these unassuming plants are filled with such hidden beauty. Okra is also a bit of an undiscovered superfood. It’s low in calorie and nutrient-dense with high levels of vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C and folate. When you chop up … Read more
This kale and chickpea dish combines onion, garlic, mushrooms and zucchini with a luxurious cashew cream sauce. It is a go-to weekday dinner at our house and is one of those dishes that tastes ridiculously indulgent but is actually really good for you at the same time. A variation of this was one of the … Read more
This creamy rich soup combines butternut squash with coconut milk and thai red curry. It’s perfect for fall (and all this cold rainy weather we are getting!). The soup is sweet with a touch of spice from ginger and cayenne changing up the traditional butternut squash soup. I have to confess this is the first slowcooker recipe I … Read more
Mostly sweet with a little bit of spice and everything nice! That could describe me (ha!) or this vegan chocolate chia pudding recipe…which I love. Chocolate, cinnamon and a hint of cayenne change up the classic chocolate pudding recipe. It’s a great weeknight dessert (especially if you have a lighter dinner like soup or … Read more
This salad is simple yet fancy at the same time. The combination of cranberries, pinenuts and lemons sometimes make me dream about this salad. I know….dreaming about salad = crazy! Pinenuts are perfect for when you want to fancy up your salad, especially if your entertaining or if you just need a midweek pick-me-up. They are … Read more
We made One Pot Mexican Quinoa for dinner last night and fell in love!! This is one of the best recipes we have tried in a long time so I felt I had to share it here. Our dinner conversation sounded something like “Omg this is so good”… “This is literally so good” “I love … Read more
This vegan chickpea curry is one our favourite go-to dinner recipes. Chickpeas, tomato paste, onions and indian spices make a simple but flavourful plant-based dinner packed with protein and fiber. We often make this curry as a weekday dinner and pair it with sauteed green veggies like spinach or bok choy (when we are feeling healthy) … Read more
I’m not sure if I ever had lentils before I met Mr. Pea. Now lentil soup is one of my favourite weekday meals. This dairy-free soup spiced with cumin, turmeric and garam masala is a surprisingly hearty lunch or dinner and pairs perfectly with naan, roti or even baguette. It also has a bit of … Read more
It’s the kick-off of the holiday season today: the Toronto Santa Claus Parade + decorating our Christmas Tree. It was also extremely cold when I woke up with the tiniest bit of snow outside. All these factors combined I decided some decadent baking was in order! Cornmeal lemon-blueberry muffins perhaps aren’t the most holiday-like recipe but … Read more
