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Lentil, Edamame & Arugula Pasta in Cashew Dressing

by Shauna Gardiner July 25, 2024

This is my eldest’s current favorite dish. She keeps saying, “Mom, you should make that pasta I love for dinner!” It is the perfect meal on warm summer nights. It …

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Fabulous Falafel Balls

by Shauna Gardiner July 16, 2023

Mediterranean food is one of my favorites. It is impossible to resist all of those bright veggies and garlicky Tzatziki sauce! Falafels are a staple meat alternative in countries such …

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Lemony Cabbage Salad

by Shauna Gardiner April 19, 2023

This delicious Lemony Cabbage Salad recipe is from a friend on Maui. She brought it down to the beach one evening when a group of us gathered for “pupus” (the …

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Poor Man’s Instapot Mushroom Risotto

by Shauna Gardiner January 21, 2023

Well, it has been a hot second since I published a blog post. Too much fun I guess to take the time to come up with a recipe worthy of …

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Cabbage & Mushroom Rice Paper Wraps

by Shauna Gardiner December 8, 2021

A friend who recently became plant-based inspired me to create these little nuggets of flavour! Alexandra, who is a very creative cook, sent me a photo of her rice wrapper …

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Carrot & Raisin Salad with Pumpkin Seeds

by Shauna Gardiner October 7, 2021

Oh the good old Carrot & Raisin Salad… another throwback to my youth. Do you remember this salad from your past? I feel like it was a 70’s thing. I …

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Make your own Sauerkraut

by Shauna Gardiner August 31, 2021

Quick recipe for making your own sauerkraut!

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Roasted Edamame & Cauliflower Salad with Arugula

by Shauna Gardiner July 4, 2021

Well it is certainly summer in the Okanagan! It has been between 33 and 44 degrees celsius here for the past week, with no end in sight. The air outside …

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Oyster Mushroom Calamari

by Shauna Gardiner May 2, 2021

Woah, who knew that Oyster Mushrooms could taste just like calamari? What a concept to take a medicinal plant/fungus and cook it up in a tasty mix of spices instead …

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Buffalo Seitan with chickpeas, Coconut Rice and Kale Caesar Salad – Naked Cafe copycat recipe

by Shauna Gardiner April 12, 2021

A few short years ago, I didn’t even know what Seitan was. Now I am enjoying it as a fun addition to plant-based eating. Seitan is a versatile meat alternative, …

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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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