by Roni Zaide | Apr 9, 2021 | Gluten Free, Mains, Recipes, Sides, Vegan Cheese
Photo by Hannah Burne What could be better than a creamy, delicious, vegan mac & cheese in this gloomy weather? a pesto vegan mac & cheese! The first time I had mac & cheese I was well into my twenties – growing up in Israel, this wasn’t a staple...
by Roni Zaide | Mar 27, 2021 | Gluten Free, Miscellaneous, Nut Free, Recipes, Snacks
Photo by Hannah Burne Kale is one of my favourite greens to use in the kitchen. When fresh, it’s wonderful in salads. You can also add it to soups and stews, sauté it, make pesto and other dressings, add it to smoothies, and of course – make kale chips.....
by Roni Zaide | Mar 13, 2021 | Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Salads
I don’t remember having much broccoli around when I was a kid, so I never had a chance to hate it.. I think my mom started making this salad when I was a teenager, and it quickly became a hit in our family – I love the crunchiness of fresh broccoli (crunchy is...
by Roni Zaide | Feb 24, 2021 | Breads, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Sweets
Mmmmm there’s nothing like the smell of fresh banana bread coming out of the oven.. the whole house smells so good, and you find yourself eating the whole thing before you know it..! one slice at a time, then another one, and another..! This vegan banana bread...
by Roni Zaide | Feb 5, 2021 | Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Soups & Stews
Growing up in Israel, it only really felt like winter when it rained. Winter in Israel is usually around 15°c (+15°, yes?..) with rain from time to time. As we are going into the deep -20’s here in Calgary, my family back home is telling me about a lovely sunny...
by Roni Zaide | Jan 29, 2021 | Beverages, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes
Photo by Hannah Burne Golden milk is an Ayurvedic, soothing, warm drink. It is perfectly comforting during this cold time of year..! I like to make this vegan version often, and I enjoy drinking it at different times of the day. Turmeric is known for its...
by Roni Zaide | Jan 15, 2021 | Dips & Spreads, Gluten Free, Recipes
When I think of pomegranates, so many beautiful stories and memories come to mind.. Growing up, my grandma had a few pomegranate trees in her backyard, and it was one of my favourite treats! I remember me and my brother coming back from school on hot summer days, so...
by Roni Zaide | Jan 8, 2021 | Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Soups & Stews
Photo by Hannah Burne An earthy, grounding vegan broth – wild chaga, miso, mushrooms, nettles, vegetables, herbs & spices simmered to perfection Rich with minerals, it is great for building blood and supporting the immune system. Use it as a base for soups...
by Roni Zaide | Jan 1, 2021 | Gluten Free, Miscellaneous, Nut Free, Recipes, Snacks
I love crunchy foods… and especially crackers. I have been looking for the perfect cracker recipe for quite a while now. We eat a lot of crackers at home, and I have been wanting to find a recipe that is quick, easy, and of course delicious. This recipe is based...
by Roni Zaide | Dec 26, 2020 | Condiments, Dips & Spreads, Gluten Free, Miscellaneous, Nut Free, Recipes
I love red onions – they are so beautiful, and oh so delicious! Red onions are my preferred kind of onion to use for most dishes – the deep purple can colour a dish beautifully whether it’s raw or cooked, and I love the extra sweetness it brings to...
by Roni Zaide | Dec 18, 2020 | Gluten Free, Mains, Nut Free, Recipes
A few years ago I was visiting some friends in Italy, and got to stay in their family’s beautiful home in the countryside of Tuscany. One afternoon, as we came back from a sunny day on the beach, my friend’s parents looked at us and said – “you...
by Roni Zaide | Dec 11, 2020 | Dips & Spreads, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Ten Minutes or Less
Photo by Hannah Burne Pesto has always been one of my favourite things to make (and eat..!). It’s such a great addition to so many recipes, or just on its own with some crackers on the side. I love making different kinds, from whichever fresh herbs, nuts, and seeds...
