Opening in April 2016, Kienna Cafe is the flagship cafe of the locally-Calgarian, Kienna Coffee Roasters. One of my new hobbies during the weekends is to visit cafes, sip coffee and catch up on my blog. I feel like I’ve been going to too many restaurants and cafes more than I can pump out blog […]
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Peerless Pearl Tea Shop – Excellent Tea in Chinatown
After spending a Saturday afternoon walking around in Prince’s Island, we decided to head to Chinatown to get bubble tea/pearl milk tea since it was a pretty hot day. On the way to our go-to shop (Chatime), we saw a shop called “Peerless Pearl Tea Shop” and so we stopped by to try it. I’ve […]
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Vegan Vietnamese at Tamarind Vietnamese Grill & Noodle House
If you’re vegan (even if you’re not vegan) and seriously want to try Vietnamese food, Tamarind Vietnamese Grill & Noodle House, an eatery tucked away in westside of Downtown Calgary, serves excellent vegan Vietnamese food. I’ve had a love affair with Vietnamese food since my early years. My parents introduced me to pho at a […]
Vegan Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Growing up, I LOVED chocolate chip cookies…to the point that it was deadly. I am now vegan, but that still doesn’t curb my appetite for chocolate chip cookies. So, to make it a bit healthier and vegan, I made these vegan whole wheat chocolate chip cookies! My favourite kind of chocolate chip cookies were the […]
Vegan Thai Fix at Hearts Choices Thai Vegan Cafe
Hearts Choices Thai Vegan Cafe is a vegan paradise in Calgary if you are itching for Asian and Thai cuisine. This is somewhat of a self-serve restaurant. The counter people provide the food, but you clear your own plates and serve your own water. While they don’t offer everything on their menu in the website, […]
Vegan Black Bean Brownies with Beets
In pursuit of converting my favourite recipes vegan, I made a healthy but delicious vegan brownie recipe for my vegan and health-minded friends. This brownie is still indulgent and I only make once in a while, but it’s still a healthier step from the traditional brownies. My secret ingredient? Black beans! Black beans act as […]
Vegan Matcha Cupcakes with Chocolate Avocado Frosting
After returning from Japan and Taiwan, I brought back a lot food souvenirs for my family, and one of them is matcha (green tea) powder. Even a month later, I still have so much green tea powder left. So, I decided to make vegan matcha cupcakes with chocolate avocado frosting today! In Asia, you see […]
The Coup – Calgary’s Premier Vegetarian Restaurant
Alberta is the beef capital of Canada. Alberta is known for its high quality AAA beef. So, it’s a breath of fresh air to find The Coup in Calgary. The Coup is probably THE go-to eatery for vegetarians and vegans alike in Calgary. It could also convert some carnivores to a plant-based diet! My sister […]