While the hubby and I were travelling in Japan, I got the chance to try my very first vegan miso soup, which wasn’t as easy as it sounds since most restaurants add dashi, (fish sauce). So I’m sure you can imagine how excited I was when I stumbled upon a restaurant that served vegan misoRead more
The BEST part of this vegetable stir fry recipe is the hot, green, coriander sauce! So, save it, pin it, and remember it, because it goes great with everything! Drizzled on some baked potatoes, served with stir fried vegetables as shown here, used as a spread in a sandwich, as a dumpling dipping sauce, orRead more
A very gifted chef that I have a lot of respect for, inspired me to make these roasted mini eggplants. The hubby and I had the privilege of dining in his restaurant while we were travelling in Japan a few weeks ago. The only seats available were on the bar, but you’ll soon understand whyRead more
These crunchy and lightly toasted, refined sugar free homemade energy bars were a life saver while I was travelling with my hubby in Japan.
Finally another fermented veggie recipe! Hope you’re as excited as I am, because not only are these fermented carrots spicy, and infused with fresh dill and garlic, they go great in a veggie bowl, sandwich, salad, or on their own! All you need is a glass jar, a few basic ingredients, and you’re ready toRead more
I was filled with excitement when Let’s Brighten Up was recognized by a fellow blogger and awarded the Liebster Award! The whole concept of the award is very appealing, and reminds me a lot of the “Pay It Forward” idea. But before we begin let me explain what the Liebster Award is. What Is The Liebster Award?Read more
What do you do when you’re missing Italy? Cook one of their signature dishes. It was exactly a year ago when the hubby and I returned from our fantastic trip in Italy. What a beautiful country. The warm people, the delicious Italian food, wine, and breath-taking views. Everything about the country makes me wish IRead more
This nutritious, healthy and wholesome vegan quinoa stir fry is perfect for all the busy bees out there providing them with an extra energy boost, plus it also makes a perfect workout meal. It’s high in iron, and protein, rich in calcium, and potassium, comes together in just under 30 minutes, plus it will fill you up,Read more
This vegan gluten free chocolate cake is fluffy, very “chocolaty”, and made using my homemade gluten free flour blend. Topped with a decadent, creamy chocolate ganache, chocolate shavings and drizzle, it all sounds very dreamy, and I promise you it is! As I mentioned last week, due to a good friend of my Mother wantingRead more
A friend of my Mother kindly wrote me a week ago to ask if I knew of a good homemade gluten free flour blend, as she wanted to replace the spelt flour in a recipe and didn’t want to buy a store-bought blend. I have received comments in the past of people asking me howRead more