My latest social media campaign took me to Excelsior Hotel Ernst comfortably located across the street from the Köln Cathedral. I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Joschua Tepner, the Head Chef at Hanse Stube (one of the restaurants in the hotel) as he took me through a series of dishes on his […]
Why not have an egg substitute dish for dinner? This recipe is so easy to make and packed with lots of protein. The GFVG dinner ‘omelette’ is inspired by the traditional Indian side dish called dosa. There are a couple of twists to this recipe though that totally take a turn off the traditional dosa […]
Hey ! Hey! It’s Christmas week and I can’t believe how quickly this year has gone by, considering all the hurdles thrown our way. I finally got around to typing up my GFVG pecan crust eggplant recipe. With the holiday season upon us, this recipe might help out the vegans looking for a crowd pleasing […]
As soon as autumn hits, I start making this quick GFVG chili recipe and it’s always a winner! Super easy to make and as always substitutions are encouraged. This chili is spicy, flavourful, rich and hardy – the perfect meal on a cold rainy day. I usually make a big batch of the chili and […]
For the month go September I sat down and put together my a list of healthy foods and recipes which heal the thyroid and are anti-inflammtory. Potatoes are on this list. I thought it might be useful to share my top two easy potato marinades that will will turn your potatoes into crispy, flavourful, nutritional […]
Last week the weather was not cooperating and we were craving comfort, healthy GFVG food. I sat down and tweaked one of my grandma’s old recipe. Traditionally the stuffing of the peppers is mainly with rice and few other vegetables. I decided to experiment with cauliflower rice, quinoa, beans and zucchini. To make a long […]
Perfect pesto pasta my goto recipe whenever I want a hearty but healthy dish. It’s basically a playful green feast! I am listing my recommended sides and toppings for this perfect pesto pasta, but as always you can substitute with that you have in your fridge. This is an opportunity to use up leftover veggies, […]
I love a hearty homemade sauce that I can quickly pour over my gluten-free pasta and tastes amazing. You will keep turning to this Volognese Sauce all the time ! The sauce is very easy to make, vegan, gluten-free and extremely delicious! The sauce is basically a brand new twist to the traditional Italian Bolognese […]
What is it about Mexican food? There is something about the summer season and tacos that brings so much joy. Making taco shells is such a fun activity and you can experiment with a wide range of vegan and gluten-free ingredients. When it comes to homemade taco shells, I have a SUPER easy and DELICIOUS […]
This post is inspired by some of you asking me about nutritional yeast! I talk about: health benefits, how to make kickass cheeses, and where to find the best prices when shopping around for nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast has a number of health benefits. If you are a vegan and/or vegetarian these benefits will hopefully […]