Jars and Jars and Jars!

This summer I went a tad bit canning/preserving/jarring crazy!

I just love the feeling of opening up a cupboard or pantry and finding a row of beautiful and colorful jars of jams, sauces, pickles and yes, even granola, to look at!

Next on the list - pickles, pickles and more pickles!

Owl Cupcakes!

I found this recipe on Chocolate Shavings a few months back and knew that it was far too cute to resist! (see their post: http://ourchocolateshavings.blogspot.ca/2011/10/owl-cupcakes.html)

For the cupcakes, I used a chocolate-vanilla marble cake recipe from my breast cancer cookbook. Then all you need is chocolate frosting, oreos and milk duds for the eyes, and smarties for the noses!

Enjoy!

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Cafe Deux Soleils - Part II

I know I've previously written about this place before, but that was about breakfast.

This time it's about dinner.

This place makes the best veggie burger in town. I've had some argumentative debates about this topic - as some people believe the Naam's got the claim to fame in the veggie burger category - but cafe deux soleils' soft, chewy, fluffy patty has a special place in my heart.

They have lots of other delicious bites on their dinner menu as well!

Cowboy Cookies

I don't know why these cookies are called "cowboy cookies," I like to think it's because they are WILD with flavor. A mix of coconut, pecans, oats and chocolate chips is enough to keep me from singing the blues.

Cowboy Cookies

(adapted from Martha Stewart)

3/4 cup pecans

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 cup butter

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups rolling oats

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven, tossing occasionally, 10 to 13 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.

2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder.

3. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars until pale and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.

4. Gradually add flour mixture to the electric mixer, beating until just incorporated. Beat in oats, chocolate, pecans and coconut until just combined.

5. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, and drop dough onto sheet, about 3 inches apart. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, 16 to 18 minutes.

The Foundation Lounge

The foundation lounge is a popular East Van restaurant on Main Street which just happens to make amazing vegetarian eats.

This place is known for it's colossal nachos - which are cheesy goodness bedecked with black beans, corn and onions - but my heart lies with the OPPP and cheap beer.

Our Peanut Pesto Pasta - fusilli, brocolli, onions, spinach, sliced apples and tofu in a delicious creamy peanut and pesto sauce.

If you do check this place out, be prepared to wait in line, as it's consistently busy!

Oh and they like to play hip-hop music. Loudly.

Homemade Sushi

NOM. nom. NOM.

nom nom nom..

oh my!

OoOoOoOoOoOoOoO!

For more pictures, check out the website here.

Meow!

Secret Supper

It wouldn't be a secret if I told you about it.

(I will give you the website though!: http://www.vegansecretsupper.com/)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

"Is a vegetarian permitted to eat animal crackers?"

I hope so...

Let's get this party started...