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Summer of Peace
I had been meaning to visit Cedar Row for two years before I finally found myself there. This sanctuary for farm animals saved from abuse, neglect and slaughter, just outside of Stratford, Ontario is...
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The Naked Burrito Rice Bowl
I first fell for rice bowls when I discovered an adorable vegetarian place called Café Aquarius in Guelph, Ontario when I was a university student. Their tofu was cut into cute little shapes like...
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Pigfest! A celebration of peaceful living
My family and I have just returned from a wonderful summer event, Pigfest, in the beautiful Royal City park in Guelph, Ontario. Pigfest is organized by Guelph Pig Save, as a peaceful alternative event...
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Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge Ripple Ice Cream — and a giveaway!
I wish I was the genius who discovered that blended frozen bananas make easy and healthy ice cream, but I’m not. Yep, just one ingredient makes sweet and frosty ice cream, free of added sugar, dairy,...
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Blast from the Past Food Swap
The thing I love most about the vegan food swap that I’ve been participating in most months for the last year is the connection with other people. This month’s vegan food swap was the most exciting...
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Vegan baking is as easy as pie
Hello all, Happy September! I don’t know about you but this month is going to be very busy for me as I juggle full-time work, part-time grad school and family time. I’ve been baking up a storm to have...
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Toronto Vegetarian Food Festival 2013
The 29th annual Toronto Vegetarian Food Festival happened a few weeks ago, an inspiring and delicious event in beautiful Harbourfront Centre coordinated by the Toronto Vegetarian Association. Despite...
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Peace, love and cupcakes
I had the loveliest day a few Fridays ago…. one of my best friends Kimmy visited from California and we just had to hit our favourite restaurants Kindfood and Kelly’s Bake Shoppe in Burlington,...
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Dinner Party Sesame Peanut Noodles
My friend Kimmy and her husband Terry recently visited us from California (read all about our delicious time in Burlington here). Both Kimmy and Terry have a number of dietary restrictions (as do I),...
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The newest member of the family
If you follow me on facebook, you might remember I posted a photo of my friend’s litter of five tabby-Siamese kittens in the summer, who all needed new homes. Knowing how much my children love animals,...
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5 delicious kid-approved vegan recipes for the on-the-go Mom
Hi friends, It’s the end of November, which to me means the end-of-term rush to complete the last major assignment for my fall masters’ course. I’m juggling full-time work and part-time grad school...
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Peace 4 Us All
Up until now, I’ve kept my kids the vaguest mention on my blog. I thought it best for my little people to choose for themselves, when they are old enough, how and when they appear on the internet....
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PlantFusion review and a giveaway!
Hi folks, I hope the holiday season is treating you well! Are you ready for December 25th? I am NOT. Not even close. I had ideas for all sorts of lovely Christmas-themed posts in December but with...
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Cinnamon Almond-Cashew Nut Butter recipe and Blentec review!
Hi friends, I’ve had an early Christmas present, and it’s something I’ve wanted for years: a Blendtec! I’m excited to tell you all about it and share a few new recipes.. Up until now I’ve been using...
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Apple Berry Crumble and Holiday Recap
Hello 2014 and happy new year to you! I hope your Christmas, if you celebrate, was as wonderful as mine was. We had three days packed with family, friends and scrumptious food. It was a beautiful...
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Earthgiven Kitchen’s Top Recipes of 2013
First of all, my sincere thanks for all of you who visited Earthgiven Kitchen this past year. Every comment, every new follow, every new like on Facebook makes my day. I hit 40.000 views in 2013,...
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Sexy Vegan Italian Sausages
I was pleased to be offered a copy of The Sexy Vegan: Happy Hour At Home by Brian L. Patton from New World Library. This is his second cookbook, you may already be familiar with his first book The Sex...
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Roasted Chickpeas
I first heard of roasting chickpeas from healthy recipe gurus Dreena Burton and Meghan Telpner. What a great idea: crispy, salty and slightly sweet roasted chickpeas, perfect to eat by the handful...
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DIY Soothing Hot/Cold Rice Bag
Greetings form the polar vortex! The frigid temperatures in Ontario have me wanting to spend every day this winter in my cozy bed or in front of the fire with a cup of tea and a good book. Yes, that...
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Review: Lettuce Love and Kelly’s Bake Shop, Burlington, Ontario
Hello and happy spring! I took a short hiatus from blogging this winter to travel and focus on work and family; it’s nice to be back. I will have some new recipes for you soon. I had a bit of a panic...
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