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Aloha from Maui!

January 03, 2015 by Amy Longard
                                                                              A shot from our walk home at dusk in Kihei, Maui. 

                                                                              A shot from our walk home at dusk in Kihei, Maui. 

January 03, 2015 /Amy Longard
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Join me as I am interviewed by Wendla Cook, host of the “Deliciously Plant Based: Discover How Simple and Tasty It Can Be to Eat Well” interview series. During the interview series we will discuss how to prepare healthy, simple, and tasty plant based recipes when you have a very busy schedule with other health experts including Dr Greger of @nutrition_facts_org , @drjkahn, @therealchefaj and many more! Visit the link below (or click on the link in my profile @amylongard) to gain free access to this exciting and educational interview series. My interview airs today (Sunday, August 19 - Day 14 of the series). I hope you'll tune in!  http://deliciouslyplantbased.org/AL
#TBT to a very recent photo with my # 1 booth babe & partner in crime at @muskokavegfest. ❤️👫 . I'm fortunate that Jeremy is willing & able to come along with me to different events (even though he's mega busy running his own biz). He's a champ when it comes to setting up the booth space, keeping the food samples well stocked, working the booth while I'm presenting, and luckily he is also as well versed in talking about plant-based foods and nutrition as I am. He knows a lot about it and it's something that has benefitted him in many of the same ways it has benefitted me. We are both nature enthusiasts. If we get a chance to go hiking, escape to the woods, or just take a walk along the Rideau River, we're in. As more & more research comes out about the devastating environmental impacts of animal agriculture, the easier it is for us to stay away from meat and dairy.  We love nature & we feel good knowing we can - in our own small way- reduce our footprints. We are also huuuuge animal lovers, so it just makes sense for us to eat chickpeas instead of chicken, beans instead of beef, tempeh instead of turkey (and so on...) especially since you can get everything you need & thrive on plants. Fitness is another common bond for us. Jeremy has always played sports and loves weight lifting. I was a competitive soccer player and x-country runner, so regular exercise and staying active is just a way of life for me. We're both in our mid-30's now and we're amazed at how great we feel, the gains we're seeing in the gym, and how quickly we seem to recover after tough workouts.  We've compared notes on all of this and we're blown away by how we feel better now during and post-workout than we did when we were younger.  I don't want to give full credit to eating plant-based, but evidence suggests that eating nutrient rich, anti-inflammatory plant foods can't hurt. I'm curious, if you've read this far, tell me: have you experienced any benefits from either going plant-based or adding more plant-based foods to your diet?  I'd love for you to share your story in the comments below. . 📸 @laurientian.brew.kombucha
Just give me a microphone, stage & some advance notice to get groceries and I'll whip up a healthy breakfast for 60 people. 😂🤣 Cooking outside with no kitchen and limited appliances has its challenges, but it was really nice to have the opportunity to teach people new ways to add more veggies to their diets and how to make quick, easy, & nutritious breakfasts. Thanks for having me @muskokavegfest! 💚🌱 . . . . . . . #vegan #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedwholefoods #holisticnutrition #holistichealth #holisticfoodie #plantbasedlifestyle #plantbasedchef #veganchef #vegannutrition #nutritionist #vegansofinstagram #vegansofig #nutritionist #veganrecipeshare #veganrecipes #veganladyboss #muskoka #muskokavegfest #vegfest #heathlychef #joblove #lovewhatyoudo #sustainablefoods #healthyfood
This past weekend I went to Muskoka for the first time and the trip did not disappoint. I was in the area to attend and present at the first annual @muskokavegfest.  This event was unreal! I honestly had no idea what to expect, but the organizers pulled off a phenomenal festival in the most beautiful setting on the waterfront at River Mill Park in Huntsville. About 5000 people came through, there were tons of excellent vendors, and presenters. I met so many people and tried some delicious new products @boomoonutcheese and @laurentian.brew.kombucha just to name a few.  If you missed out this year, definitely stay tuned for updates on next year's event. Jeremy and I stuck around for a few days to explore the region. We had amazing meals at @shinebracebridge and @elpublitobracebridge and went canoeing in the Muskoka River in Bracebridge.  Thanks to our hosts @virginia_hastings and Shane for making our time there so memorable. We also stopped in at a few local breweries @muskokabrewery and @sawdustbrewery, and spent our last night in Gravenhurst where we swam and enjoyed a live music in Gull River Park. Swipe left to see a few photos of our adventures, or check out the Muskoka story highlights on my page. I honestly had the best trip and I'm looking forward to my next visit in October when I'll be back to do cooking demos for Williams Cardiology & Wellness Centre. My cooking classes are booked for Monday, October 22 and are part of Dr. Willam's lunch & learn series. I'll be making a delicious & heart healthy meal for those in attendance. Please visit Dr. William's website for details and to sign-up: williamscardiology.com . . . . . #vegan #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedwholefoods #holisticnutrition #holistichealth #holisticfoodie #plantbasedlifestyle #plantbasedchef #veganchef #vegannutrition #nutritionist #vegansofinstagram #vegansofig #nutritionist #vegantravels #muskokavegfest #vegansofmuskoka #williamscardiology #muskoka #veganladyboss
Disclaimer: I NEVER look this put together when I'm cooking, but thanks to my friend @anatavaresstudios for the great shot. . Ana and I have been working together on different projects for a while now. Most recently we're all about the food photography/recipe collaboration and we've been dreaming up some fun new ideas. With that in mind, I'm wondering, are there any recipes you'd like to see? Like breakfasts? Lunches? Snacks? Please share your ideas in the comments below and we'll see what we can come up with! . By the way, I'm also planning to work on a recipe index for my site (because you've been asking!) to make it easier to navigate + find your favorite recipes. My goal is to have that live by September! Stay tuned. ✌️💚🌱
If this plate doesn't scream #summervibes I don't know what does. I made this meal for a lovely crew of women who attended the retreat I was co-hosting at @yogaattic on the weekend. . Both the pasta salad and the slaw are on my blog (I'll put the links in my profile @amylongard) and the tofu skewers are @the_buddhist_chef 's recipe. I just upped the veggie content of the skewers by adding portobello mushrooms, bell peppers, red onion, zucchini & summer squash. Otherwise I followed his recipe to a tee and it was 👌👌👌

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