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Queso plant-based dip

by Shauna Gardiner September 7, 2020

Like many of you, I have a love/hate relationship with Costco. I love checking out the nifty products they bring in, and buying copious amounts of popcorn, but I hate …

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Blackened Eggplant (Baigan Chokha)

by Shauna Gardiner August 26, 2020

In late August eggplants are abundant in vegetable gardens throughout the Okanagan Valley. Once again this year, I attempted to grow eggplant in my garden, but the dang deer ate …

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Vegan Sour Cream

by Shauna Gardiner July 7, 2020

Plant-based sour cream

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Green Pea, Chickpea and Cilantro Hummus

by Shauna Gardiner February 13, 2020

I have decided I am completely obsessed with sauces. They really make or break a meal for me. That is why I decided I needed to come up with this …

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Mint and Cilantro Chutney

by Shauna Gardiner January 10, 2020

While in Fiji we were spoiled with many authentic Fijian appetizers made by our friends using local fruits and vegetables. This mint and cilantro chutney was a favourite for many …

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Mexican Burrito Bowl with garlic and cilantro sauce and Why starch is so important

by Shauna Gardiner August 21, 2019

This summer has been filled with many enjoyable days and evenings with friends visiting and relaxing outdoors. I always look forward to summer for the hot weather, the comradery of …

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Basil Pesto and The Game Changers Documentary

by Shauna Gardiner August 3, 2019

It’s basil time in the garden! Time to make pesto and any other dishes that call for this delicious herb. At the community garden where I volunteer, donating thousands of …

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Warm Cheeze and Bean Dip

by Shauna Gardiner March 8, 2019

Last night a friend hosted a mom and teen get together with appetizers and wine.  I promised her I would bring some cheezy goodness to win over some young teenage …

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Cheezy Nachos-a healthy option with no added fat!

by Shauna Gardiner January 20, 2019

So, who doesn’t love nachos? When I was transitioning to plant-based I thought that I would really miss the one thing that most people think they can’t live without… cheese.  …

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Quick Pickled Onions

by Shauna Gardiner November 4, 2018

Lately I have been loving pickled and fermented foods such as sauerkraut and pickled onions more and more.  One of our favourite “fast food” restaurants, Mucho Burrito, has pickled onions …

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My name is Shauna and I am a passionate Whole Food Plant Based mom of two teenagers, eager to share knowledge of the benefits of a plant based diet.

Plant Based Nutrition Certificate, T. Colin Campbell Centre for Nutritional Studies, E-Cornell University May 2016 | Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate, E-Cornell, September 2018 | Bachelor of Education, University of Saskatchewan

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