I am a firm believer that you are what you eat. You put trash in your body and you will feel like trash. That’s why whatever it is that I’m cooking, from a messy Sloppy Joe to an elegant blini caviar… I remember that how I treat my food is how I treat myself. Taking the time to present and gather proper ingredients is an act of self love that we all deserve. So in 2024, lets slow down and make our food beautiful. Plant-Based Roma Tomato Sashimi I have tested and consumed countless methods of plant-based sushi in my…
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Continue ReadingI finally recreated the TikTok viral Baked Salmon Sushi Cups- AS VEGAN. When I chose to go vegan, I opened up the creative portal in myself. I decided there was nothing I could not make vegan. These baked sushi cups made me dance around the kitchen in triumph. I am a self proclaimed sushi lover girl, so when a dish like this comes together… you better believe I am sharing it with everyone! If you like this recipe then check out my Vegan Spicy Tuna Bowl! Vegan Sushi Using Tomato Let us end the anticipation. I know the first thing…
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Continue ReadingEvery so often you get a dish that picks you up and takes you away from where you are. For me, it probably happens more often than it should. One minute I’m casually watching what kind of nonsense Jerry and George are getting into on the tv, and suddenly I’m transported seaside to a nordic fishing village overwhelmed by the sound of delicate waves. That is the magic of eating a spread of carrot lox over a fatty open-faced danish sandwich sprinkled in fresh dill. It’s not just eating a sandwich, it’s getting lost on a rickety pier starring out…
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Continue ReadingVegan Spicy Tuna, youuuu say? I do indeed say so. I have a complete adoration for Japanese culture and sushi life. When I decided to life a vegan lifestyle a few years ago, I panicked at the thought of never tasting a spicy tuna again. That all changed as I’m now a frequent regular at the local vegan sushi restaurant (I love this city). The first time I brought my best friend there and fed him a tomato spicy tuna roll- I watched the look on his face shift to complete mystification and glee. That is when I knew I…
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Continue ReadingCreated: March 28, 2021. Revised: February 28, 2025 There’s an energy about Hawaii that feels full circle- rooted in love and respect for the land. I imagine giving it all away to build a little hut just steps from the ocean. I’d spend my days sailing around the island (this is my daydream- don’t ask me how a vet nurse can afford a sailboat!), making friends with the local sea creatures, and feasting on fresh ingredients straight from an acacia bowl. Where Does Poke Originate? Poke is an Asian-American fusion dish at heart. Think of it as a sushi bowl,…