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• Hibiscus-Lemon Iced Tea (sugar-free)

  

  I'm a tea drinker. Morning, noon, night. Tea. Morning it's usually a green tea, followed by something like a rooibos chai later in the morning (usually a... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Dreena's House of International Pancakes

  

  This is the Canada Day long weekend, and I thought some festive and patriotic pancakes would be spot on! These whole-grain chia pancakes are layered with fresh... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2011 DINING OUT

• A Favorite: Chickpea Ratatouille

  

  It seems I've been testing new recipes forever. Now that I have this new book completed, I can leisurely get back to some of my very favorite recipes. Like... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Emma's Vegan Story

  Today I have a guest post from Emma, who contacted me through facebook. I was so touched by her gracious e-mail and honest story, that I asked if she would... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Baking Blunder Makeover (aka Bad Cupcakes Make Good Ice Cream Cake)!

  

  easy ice cream cake with 'scruffy cupcake' base!The last two months I've been in a spin. Finishing final recipe test-runs for the book, cluing up writing and... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Dreena's Pecan Pie for Your Dad!

  

  And now for dessert for Father's Day!This pie is one of my favorite desserts. I always loved pecan pie growing up, and fondly remember my dad's love for pies. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Father's Day Recipe?

  

  Portobello BurgerFather's Day is just a couple of days away. What are you making for your special man this Sunday? Can I help you make something special by... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Gluten-Free Cookie Sandwiches

  

  Aren't these gorgeous? They aren't mine. Well not completely. The cookie recipe, yep that's mine. But I didn't bake or make these darling cookie sandwiches. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Maplelea Meets the Burtons

  

  Daughter's painting of Leonie in hockey gearI'm straying off the beaten food path today, but for good reason. A couple of months ago, our eldest daughter's... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 DIARIES

• Vegan Gum, DHA Oil, and Coconut Cacao Nibs!

  

  I've had the chance to sample these new vegan products, and am here to share good words about them. Let's get started:Pur Gum. Here's what's really great abou... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Do Vegans Need To Exercise?

  Answer seems obvious: "yes!" But, since I am questioned about exercise often, I felt it was time to discuss. The questions I get usually relate to being a... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2011 FITNESS, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Tahini Taste-Testing (and Hippies)

  

  Tahini. Seems simple enough. Pureed sesame seeds in a jar, kind of like the peanut butter of sesame seeds. But, the thing is, there are some differences in... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Catch-Up (or Ketchup)?

  

  me with my mom!Time to get back to blogging! My mom is still visiting from Newfoundland (as some of you read on fb... "godluvya"), so my days are a little out o... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• and It's a Mom's Gift For...

  Tiffany! You have a mom's day gift coming in the mail! Please e-mail me at [email protected] so we can get to business. :) And, before you click away,... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Hugs and a Cookbook For Mom

  

  Happy Mother's Day! For every mom out there giving daily for your children other loved ones in your lives, I wish you a beautiful day. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Blendtec Mother's Day Promotion

  

  I'll be back very soon, but until then wanted to give you news about a current Blendtec promotion. I know some of you took advantage of the last Blendtec... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• New Food

  

  I'm not quite back from my break yet, will be in a few weeks. Until then, sharing some food photos that I'll elaborate on when I return. All in the new book,... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Easter Ideas for Kids (egg-dyeing Included)!

  

  One of my facebook friends asked the other day if I had any alternatives to dyeing eggs for Easter. I realized it's just a few weeks away, and this is a... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Shouldn't the Ingredients in Cinnamon Be... CINNAMON?!

  

  I'd classify myself as quite a fervent label-reader. There's not much I pick up without scouring the ingredients, not just to avoid animal products, but also... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Soups Make The Best Meals (recipes Posted)

  

  White Bean Rosemary Soup and Sweet Potato Lentil SoupI just finished testing the last soup recipe for the new cookbook before sitting to write this post. As I... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2011 FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN