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  • Pumpkin Challenge 2018: Week 2

    Pumpkin Challenge 2018: Week 2

    A special month-long edition of #KTTeats: The Pumpkin Challenge is an annual tradition where I embark on a month-long journey of daily pumpkin consumption.

    Join me for my 8th annual challenge and the new treats that go along with it!

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    It’s been a great October so far for many reasons, but many include pumpkin. It was especially nice to get to enjoy so many pumpkin items with my west coast comrades over the last week and a half and to indulge in Vancouver’s pumpkin offerings.

    I’ve just returned to Toronto and am getting ready to dig into more of its seasonal goodies for my second October in the city! In the meantime, take a look at what I tasted over the last week below.

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    Day 8: Pumpkin Pie Blondie (Shockingly Healthy!)

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    I’ve enjoyed Shockingly Healthy! products a couple of times before, but this pumpkin pie blondie was definitely my favourite.

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  • #KTTeats: Toronto ft. A&W’s Beyond Meat Burger and Mythology Diner

    #KTTeats: Toronto ft. A&W’s Beyond Meat Burger and Mythology Diner

    #KTTeats documents my food-finding adventures.

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    I was lucky enough to try two social media-hyped vegan meals over the last couple of weeks and, let me tell you, THEY LIVED UP TO THE DRAMA.

    You may have heard about A&W’s “Beyond Meat” Burger that was released on July 9th, and I knew that I was going to find myself there not long after. The vegan influencers in my social media feeds confirmed this with their feverish posts about the burger’s delicious and meat-like taste.

    It also just-so-happened to be Free Root Beer Day. A true blessing if I’ve ever seen one.

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  • #KTTeats: Toronto ft. Rosalinda Restaurant

    #KTTeats: Toronto ft. Rosalinda Restaurant

    #KTTeats documents my food-finding adventures.

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    A few weeks ago I ducked out of Kingston to visit Toronto for the weekend and had the opportunity to eat several delicious items. They are too good not to share, and I would encourage you (whether you eat meat or not) to indulge if you are in town!

    Rosalinda Restaurant (website)

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    It took a lot of questions and contemplation, but eventually, my meal began with the Carrot Colada – and it had a reusable straw! Beyond this deliciously sustainable feature of the drink, the taste was also great. And the colour! So orange!

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  • Visiting Ottawa

    Visiting Ottawa

    I had some free time between shifts at work just before my mini winter vacation in December and decided to use it to go visit R.L. in Ottawa!

     

    Obviously, we got to baking right away. I had brought some vegan baked goods with me but one cannot do with only one cookie for oneself – one must make a massive batch of vegan gingerbread cookies to meet one’s cookie needs.

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  • Pumpkin Challenge 2017: Days 26 – 31 + Farewell!

    Pumpkin Challenge 2017: Days 26 – 31 + Farewell!

    Each year, I endeavor to consume one pumpkin thing per day for the month of October. This is my 7th annual Pumpkin Challenge – welcome!

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    Day 26: Pumpkin Quesadilla, HappyHealthyLife

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    This was one of my favourite new things that I tried for this year’s challenge.

    I think I’ll be returning to Happy Healthy Life for more recipes in the future because this one was really unique and tasted great! Pumpkin, maple syrup, vegan (Daiya) mozzarella cheese, and I threw in some veggie chick’n for protein (these tortillas were also stacked with protein!). I highly recommend this for the various potential modifications and health benefits you can get from a twist on the traditional quesadilla!

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  • Pumpkin Challenge 2017: Days 16 – 20

    Pumpkin Challenge 2017: Days 16 – 20

    Each year, I endeavor to consume one pumpkin thing per day for the month of October. This is my 7th annual Pumpkin Challenge – welcome!

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    Day 16: Pumpkin Cheerios, Cheerios

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    My eyes LIT up when I saw these at the grocery store! They are made with real pumpkin and tasted like it, too! They definitely made a simple breakfast much spicier.

    If you can find these in your grocery store, I would definitely recommend grabbing them! Before they’re gone.

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  • Pumpkin Challenge 2017: Days 11 – 15

    Pumpkin Challenge 2017: Days 11 – 15

    Each year, I endeavor to consume one pumpkin thing per day for the month of October. This is my 7th annual Pumpkin Challenge – welcome!

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    Day 11: Pumpkin Praline Dream Cone, Eva’s Original Chimney

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    We took a wander down to a new spot for me in the city: Eva’s Original Chimney! This establishment has an abundance of exciting flavours, including vegan ones! While this one was not veganized, it was delicious (if not stomach-ache inducing). Pieces of pumpkin pie cheesecake on white ganache soft serve with praline bits throughout. Definitely worth the trip! I’ll be going back for their vegan options.

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  • Pumpkin Challenge 2017: Days 6 – 10

    Pumpkin Challenge 2017: Days 6 – 10

    Each year, I endeavor to consume one pumpkin thing per day for the month of October. This is my 7th annual Pumpkin Challenge – welcome!

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    Day 6: Pumpkin Chocolate, Lindor

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    Arriving late off a flight, I was not sure what my pumpkin item would turn out to be, but I was pleasantly surprised to be presented with pumpkin chocolate spheres upon my arrival! I didn’t find the pumpkin spice flavour to be very prominent in the chocolate, but the mild flavour paired well with it nonetheless.

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    Day 7: Mini Crustless Pumpkin Pies, Chocolate-Covered Katie

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  • Pumpkin Challenge 2017: Day 1 – 5

    Pumpkin Challenge 2017: Day 1 – 5

    Each year, I endeavour to consume one pumpkin thing per day for the month of October. This is my 7th annual Pumpkin Challenge – welcome!

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    Day 1: Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, Hot For Food

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    It only felt right to start the challenge off on a Sunday morning with pancakes!

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