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Hey friends! I've been a bit lax on social media lately because (as you can tell by this photo) I've been getting down to business! 😎 I thought I should check in to insta today to tell you what's going on. . The last few weeks I've been in pure planning mode getting ready for what's sure to be the busiest, most exciting summer for me and my business! . I recently updated the events page on my website from now through to August and it's lookin' 🔥! You'll find a full schedule of plant-based cooking lessons happening at the PC Cooking Schools throughout Ottawa, events including @ottawavegfest on June 2 & 3 and @muskokavegfest on August 11, and a day retreat with yoga, food, & a kombucha lesson at @yogaattic on June 17. For details on all of this, click on the link in my profile @amylongard. . Ohh and big news! Plant-Based Breakthrough is coming back! Based on the successful launches in the winter and spring, I'm excited to be offering a summer edition. Details coming soon! . These events & my nutrition program truly fill me to the brim. I can't wait to catch up with many of you this summer! Please let me know in the comment section below if you'll be attending Veg Fest (here in Ottawa or Muskoka), cooking lessons, the day retreat at Yoga Attic or joining the summer cohort of Plant-Based Breakthrough. Hope to see you soon! ✌️💚🌱 . . . . . #vegan #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedwholefoods #holisticnutrition #holistichealth #holisticfoodie #plantbasedlifestyle #plantbasedchef #veganchef #vegannutrition #nutritionist #vegansofinstagram #vegansofig #vegetablebutcher #plantbasedchef #veganladyboss #joblove #mukokavegan #muskokaevents #muskokavegfest #muskokafoodie #ottawafoodie #ottawafood #support613 #dowhatyoulove #ottawavegfest
It's warm and sunny today and I figured I'd send some #saladinspo your way. 🌞🥗 This photo was not food styled or plated perfectly (as you can probably tell) but I'd say it's beautiful & vibrant nonetheless. It also tasted pretty darn good! My friend @truebeehoney tells me I'm the queen of salads, and that's a title I'll gladly own. As the "queen of salads" 😂 people often ask me my tips on how to make salads that aren't boring. Without hesitation I always say "the dressing!" It's all about the dressing. My second tip is to not overthink the process or the ingredients. Anything can go in a salad, and if you have a great dressing trust me it'll taste good! I think salads are a great opportunity to load up on nutrient dense whole foods, like leafy greens, plant proteins (ie. chickpeas, lentils, tempeh, tofu, etc), roasted veggies, fresh garden herbs and veggies (which will soon be abundant), maybe some ferments (like sauerkraut or kimchi), nuts and seeds, or perhaps some sea veggies! Finally I think of salads as a great strategy for emptying your fridge. What's left at the end of the week? Toss it all in a bowl and drizzle over a delicious homemade dressing. It'll feel good to clean out the fridge and as a bonus you'll mitigate your #foodwaste. Win win! Anyway, this bowl is a real mishmash. I made last week after my retreat at @yogaattic with the leftover bits and pieces. It contains: Romaine lettuce Sliced red cabbage Spiralized zucchini & carrots Mint Smokey tofu @mermaidfare hana tsunomata #seaweed And my take on @ohsheglows almond ginger dressing I'll share the recipe for the dressing and smokey tofu in the comments for those of you who'd like to try them out! If you'd like to get more recipe ideas be sure to sign up for my newsletter or if you're in #Ottawa try to make it out to one of my cooking lessons. Click the link in my profile @amylongard for deets. Have a great day! ✌️💚🌱
This goes out to all my #OttawaFoodie friends & fellow health enthusiasts! Be sure to mark June 2 & 3 in your calendar for @ottawavegfest. It is without a doubt my favorite event of the year and it's not just for vegetarians and vegans, it's for everyone and anyone particularly those of you who like delicious food. The event is taking place at the RA Centre and there are over 100 vendors, a fantastic line up of speakers, cooking demos and panels. This year I'll be taking the stage both days with my pal @samshorkey to answer your pressing questions about plant-based health, wellness, nutrition, cooking and fitness at the "Sam & Amy Show". (😂😂😂 Yes, they gave us our own show!!!) I'll also be holding down the fort at the @mermaidfare booth with @anatavaresblog. For a full list of exhibitors & schedule of events visit www.VegFest.ca. If you're planning to come to Veg Fest, please tell me who you're most excited to see and which food vendors you're going to hit up first! I personally can't wait to see @the_buddhist_chef, @georges_laraque & @meaganduhamel and eat all the dairy-free cheeses 🧀 from @gustafoods @zengarryveg @_mytinycupboard & more! . . . . #vegan #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedwholefoods #holisticnutrition #holisticnutrition #holistichealth #holisticfoodie #plantbasedlifestyle #plantbasedchef #veganchef #vegannutrition #nutritionist #vegansofinstagram #vegansofig #vegfest #ottawavegfest #veganlife #plantstrong #ottawavegans #ottawavegetarians #ottawafood #ottawafoodies #healthyottawa
Nothin' says #veganfoodporn like a luscious bowl of mac n' cheeze. After posting this photo on my insta-stories last night tons of people sent me comments and questions, so I figured I'd tell you how to make your own @chefchloe inspired dish.  I modified her recipe a bit and here's what you'll need to make this #dairyfree sweet potato mac n' cheeze: . Ingredients: @rizopia brown rice elbow macaroni 2 small sweet potatoes, cleaned, cut into cubes, and steamed until soft 1/2 cup @manitobaharvest hemp hearts 2.5 cups low sodium veg broth 3 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional but recommended 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon gluten-free tamari or soy sauce Juice of 1/2 a lemon Sea salt and black pepper to taste A few handfuls of baby spinach . Here's how you make it: Step 1: Cook pasta in a large pot according to directions. Step 2: While the pasta is cooking, add the sweet potatoes and all the rest of the ingredients (except the spinach) to a blender. Process until smooth. Add a bit of veg broth or water if it's too thick and blend again until you've reached a nice smooth consistency. Step 3: Drain & rinse pasta and then add it back to the pot - on low heat - along with the blended sweet potato mixture. Mix to combine & lightly warm the pasta and sauce for a few minutes. Mix in the fresh spinach. Taste and add more salt, if needed, or freshly ground black pepper if you'd like. Step 4:  Serve immediately on its own, or with a side of roasted or steamed veggies or a side salad. If you like it 🔥, I recommend adding a big drizzle of your fave hot sauce. Enjoy!
A lil #latergram from this weekend's retreat at @yogaattic. This is the second of the seasonal day retreat series I co-hosted with yogi/owner of Yoga Attic, Tina Lamontagne. This one was all about Spring Rejuvenation and included a wellness talk, yoga (x2), cooking lesson and group meal featuring delicious & colourful plant-based fare, a nature walk, and some downtime to enjoy the property, journal and/or do a little bit of painting. Our Summer retreat is happening on June 23 and will include similar offerings. As an added bonus we'll also be doing a kombucha lesson! You'll learn how to make 'booch and take home your own brew! To stay in the loop be sure to sign up for my newsletter. Link in profile (@amylongard). ✌️💚🌱
Not food styled or plated beautifully but here's a snap of the delicious and healthy meal I made at today's cooking lesson at Loblaws! It's a curried kale slaw and butter chickpeas & cauliflower.😋 All of my lessons feature nutritious plant-based and gluten free recipes that are simple enough that you can replicate them at home. I have a ton of lessons lined up for the Spring and Summer months at PC Cooking School locations across the city. The schedule for May is already up on website! If you're in the Ottawa area and you'd like to join me, click on the link in my profile (@amylongard) for details! ✌️💚🌱

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