Category Archives: Cooking

Spice Market Packets with Quinoa

I’ve made this great, easy recipe twice now, and I can definitely see myself making these often. The recipe—Spice Market Sweet Potato and Lentil Packets—is from the Vegetarian Times website, which is an incredible resource with awesome search functions. I love the simplicity of the recipe because it can easily be customized for different tastes, dietary needs, and gives lots of leftovers. Modifications: The first time I made it, one person couldn’t eat mushrooms, soy, and several other things. The second time, I made it for family dinner as a Mother’s Day gift, and I omitted the curry spice in Continue Reading »

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Vegetarian Korma in the Slow Cooker

I love the flavours of Indian cooking, but I cannot handle the heat of the spices. After researching different types of mild curry, I decided to try my hand at cooking a vegetarian korma. I combined a couple of different recipes for a more UK-style korma. It turned out really well and was delicious. I served it with brown rice but it would be equally tasty without rice. Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 2 large potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch chunks 4 bulk carrots, cut in 1/2-inch chunks 1 can of chickpeas 1 cup frozen peas 1 can tomato sauce 1 Continue Reading »

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Quick Update on Real Life

I cannot believe it’s already the second week of July! It feels like time is flying by fast. I’ve been up to nothing much, but at the same time a lot. Do you ever get the feeling you’re accomplishing nothing, but are constantly busy? I’ve been feeling like that lately even though I’m moving in the right direction. But, I’ve got some big news! I am going back to school full-time in September. I will be doing a bachelor’s degree in Communications at Simon Fraser University. I am very excited because the degree sounds perfect for my career goals. I Continue Reading »

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