I try to exert my vegan influence on most people I come into contact with, and in no case is that influence stronger than with my husband, Yves. He knew when he got involved with me that veganism is a huge part of my life (um, it touches every single meal!) and has embraced it [...]
Category Archives: Product Reviews
Nadia is sweetly tempted by Jacqui O’s treats
November 13, 2011 – 7:22 pm
By Nadia W. (Editor’s note: Nadia wrote this post at the same time as Erin wrote this post about Jacqui O’s Sweet Temptations. We decided to run Nadia’s review later, and later is now.) Anyone who knows me is aware of my love of vegan, and raw vegan desserts. I remember my sheer joy when [...]
Cheeeeezburger!
September 12, 2011 – 8:41 pm
By Nadia W. A few weeks ago, I was heading out of town for a week on a well deserved vacation. It was Saturday night, and I was stumped about what to prepare for supper because my fridge was bare. My weekly visit to the farmer’s market occurs on Sunday, so by the time Saturday rolls [...]
New Vegan Baker, Fresh From Toronto
August 29, 2011 – 9:17 pm
So Neil and I went to the new Preston St. farmer’s market last weekend. It’s a very little affair – maybe 12 or so vendors. Mostly veggies. Joel’s coffee (not organic, but Fair Trade and good – and the vendor gives samples, just like with wine!). Moksha Yoga was there too, looking vaguely out of [...]
Daiya spottings in Ottawa
April 10, 2011 – 7:19 pm
Last June just after Veg Fest, Daiya started trickling into Ottawa stores, much to the immense excitement of vegans across the city and beyond. For the uninitiated, Daiya is the first vegan “cheese” that’s actually really good. OK, that may be a bit subjective. But only a bit. It melts, and it substitutes perfectly for [...]