If you live in a cold climate like me, chances are you’re shying away from cold breakfast smoothies and wanting some warm, comforting meals instead. Being in Canada, when I wake up in the morning to a frosty window and the cold floor under my feet, I need a cup of tea and some soul…
Autumn is a cozy season and what better way to embrace that than through a warming, deliciously creamy Sweet Winter Squash Bisque! I’m always looking for new recipes and, with fall veggies in full bloom, the possibilities are endless. Everything is aligned as nature provides us with delightful, warming vegetables whose filling, grounding effect our…
I really enjoy eating seasonally and locally whenever possible. When the weather changes, we often naturally crave what’s in season. Right now delicious and highly nutritious root vegetables are plentiful in stores and markets. Now that the days are shorter and colder, I most definitely crave comforting, warm vegetables. There are endless ways to prepare…
It’s finally here! Artist Sooyeon Jang and I have teamed up yet again to produce another illustrated “Draw My Life” video showcasing the heartbreaking life of a turkey in today’s world. We’ve already tackled dairy cows, pigs, chickens, dogs in the South Korean dog meat trade, and now we’re pulling the curtains back on turkeys bound for…
My mom has been making these candied walnuts (or “sugared walnuts) for years. Whenever she has a dinner party she tosses them on salad (they’re perfect on a fresh salad with sliced pear, figs, dried cranberries, and a tangy vinaigrette). And every single time mom serves this salad at least one person comments about how…
Thanksgiving is kind-of a big deal. Ok, it’s a really big deal. In this busy go-go-go world, for many people, Thanksgiving is the one time of year when family (or friends) sit down at a table together and share a meal. The heart of the Thanksgiving tradition is about family, friends, and gratitude—not the turkey…
To show kindness is such a simple thing: Be compassionate and nice to others. As a mother of three young children, I am always preaching to my kids to be kind first and foremost, no matter the situation. I often feel like a broken record. “Be kind!” I scream when I hear my kids being…
Every day is a day to be thankful, but November and the Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time of the year to focus on gratitude. I personally try to do this every day, and as a mama of three, that practice naturally spills over onto my kids. I know that I am doing a good…
Savory pancakes? Yes, it’s a thing, and these in particular are amazing! This garlic potato kale cake recipe by chef Mary Mattern is from her new Nom Yourself cookbook. Mary is a lover of all things crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and these garlic potato kale cakes are top on her list. Let’s dive in, shall…