(Version en français plus bas!) My skin is not my friend. As a teenager, I had horrible acne, and my skin is still prone to breakouts, to being oily and just a pain. So over the years, I have tested about all the products that are out there for getting rid of pimples, drying outContinue reading “Materia vegan body care products, a review \\ Les soins Materia, des produits pour le corps véganes, je teste!”
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Avataq and the most wonderful herbal teas + Giveaway! \\ Avataq et les meilleures tisanes + Tirage!
(La version française est plus bas!) When I worked at the Botanical Garden, I would often pass through the giftshop to look at the books… and teas. I would often leave with a box of Inuit herbal teas called “Northern Delights”. These were a staple to my tea collection and became usual gifts for friendsContinue reading “Avataq and the most wonderful herbal teas + Giveaway! \\ Avataq et les meilleures tisanes + Tirage!”
Busy long weekend and Giveaway!
This weekend was a greatly busy and productive weekend. It started off with a great plant sale at the local plant store, which meant that we spent a lot of time gardening! We also had the urge to sand out patio and restain it. Lots of dust and sweat where involved. We hurried along withContinue reading “Busy long weekend and Giveaway!”
Terra Nova Burgers, a rave review
A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon Terra Nova burgers at my then local natural food store. The packaging of these is just so gorgeous, you just have to stop and look at it. I feel like this is sometimes lacking in the vegan world: great packaging. Everything is green and brown for some reason.Continue reading “Terra Nova Burgers, a rave review”
Mathilde, a Ladurée Tea
The last time we visited some family in France, I got the chance to raid a Ladurée store. Now, if ever you are going to Paris, I highly recommend visiting one of their uniquely cute pastry shops. Mind you, they don’t have a huge selection of vegan treats, but the feel of the store isContinue reading “Mathilde, a Ladurée Tea”
Because Outer Happiness is pretty great!
A few days ago, I contacted Outer Happiness, an Montreal-based Etsy store specialized in vegan body products like bath salts, body scrubs, masks and even candles. The products looked really cute, and the scent combinations sounded amazing! Marina, the shop owner, was kind enough to give me a few samples to try out: how exciting! IContinue reading “Because Outer Happiness is pretty great!”
Iceplant and Salicornia, two market finds
This week-end we went to the Laurier Farmers’ Market, as usual. We found some pretty unusual greens: iceplant and salicornia! Both were really fresh and super tasty. Salicornia is an old favourite. It grows along the shore of the ocean or rivers so it takes on a really salty taste. It is super crunchy, andContinue reading “Iceplant and Salicornia, two market finds”
Floramama and beautiful organic flowers
In my ideal world, my house would be filled with flowers all year long, in every room, multiple bouquets per room, in all colors, all the time and for no particular reason but to enjoy them. Flowers are so wonderful in their variety and simple elegance. I feel that adding flowers to any room suddenlyContinue reading “Floramama and beautiful organic flowers”
Yorkshire Gold, a breakfast staple
I have mentioned before that I have slight tea addiction. Well, it’s not getting any better because I have discovered a new must for difficult mornings: Yorkshire Gold classic black tea. This is a very classic tea, and for a good reason! The taste is rich, deep and slightly bitter. No fruit, no flower, justContinue reading “Yorkshire Gold, a breakfast staple”
Fruit Salad for Lazy Suppers
When I am home alone in the evening my first instinct is just to lounge around with my computer, let myself die of hunger until it is unbearable, and then just grab whatever is available. Tonight, I had a lot of fruit on hand, so I made myself a lazy fruit salad with bananas, strawberriesContinue reading “Fruit Salad for Lazy Suppers”
My Lighthearted Kitchen 