December 2011
1 post
Momo-style dumplings →
I can’t believe I haven’t posted the simple, glorious recipe for these little momos! Now, momo is maybe not the right word for what these are. There’s this really great Himalayan…
October 2011
3 posts
Pumpkin Brunch Roundup →
This past weekend we hosted our long-awaited (by me, pumpkin lover) PUMPKIN BRUNCH (aka Prumpch). As usual, I didn’t take photos, but luckily the Serendipitous Vegan(s) were in attendance, and…
Vancouver’s first-ever Vegan Prom! →
Have you heard? On Saturday, November 5th, the first-ever Vancouver Vegan Prom is taking place at East Vancouver’s WISE Hall. For $15, enjoy a night of dancing with complimentary vegan snacks – from…
Mixed Mushroom Polenta with Roasted Tomato Passata →
Polenta is just about the easiest thing to make. It’s basically a mixture of cornmeal and water. Depending on the proportions of water and cornmeal you use, you can make “soft” polenta…
September 2011
2 posts
A little gallery of brunch (August) →
Pain Perdu stuffed with Cherry Lavender Jam and homemade vegan cream cheese, topped with toasted pecans, blueberries and garnishes with peaches
The Molé breakfast included…
Best Margarine Ever. →
Those nutty folks over at the Earth Balance vegan blog reposted our tempeh empanada recipe here: Tempeh Chorizo Empanadas.
August 2011
2 posts
Rainier Cherry and Wild Sage Jam →
Ah, jam-making, that hobby that only people who live lives of leisure can partake in. I made my first jams recently, and goodness gracious but they take a long time and a lot of patience! It’s not…
Black Bean Yamburgers →
I kept meaning to post this recipe – I made it for the Blim Night Market on July 23rd and promised a few people I’d post it, but then I went out of town and life took over and I forgot. Anyway, here…
July 2011
5 posts
Avocado, toasted walnut, smoked tofu, arugula and... →
Beets are a simple, delicious, and nutritious food, but after hearing the comments on this beet sandwich I realized that not many people know how to prepare beets the way I do. It’s…
Vegan Mischief in the Globe & Mail, Canada’s Only... →
We’re in today’s Globe & Mail! How exciting! Read the article online here – or harass my parents for one of the 5 copies of the paper they probably picked up. (Love you, Mom and Dad!)
“I just want to make beautiful food, that non-vegans will enjoy, with a lot of care and love in it,” says Ms. Barfield, who plans to open a proper restaurant after graduating from culinary school.
Vegans on the Move →
Vegans on the Move is a global-scale blog looking at the individual actions of vegans around the world advocating for animal rights and vegan awareness. Recently, we were interviewed by the lovely…
Store Review: Got Nice Shoes →
In March, 2011, a new addition to the tiny-but-growing community of Vancouver vegan retailers opened: Nice Shoes, located at Fraser and 19th in East Van. It’s an all-vegan shoe store owned and…
A Vegan Pantry: Herbs and Spices →
I was just re-organizing my kitchen shelves and thought I’d post a list of all of the herbs and spices I have stocked in my pantry as of today, July 2, 2011:
- cumin powder
- cumin…
June 2011
3 posts
Thick-With-Greens Pasta Sauce →
Sometimes I really want pasta, but I can’t justify eating a pile of boiled wheat shapes topped with tomato sauce. While a really good Italian-style tomato sauce is absolutely delicious, it’s not as…
So Nice For Coffee →
Up ’til recently we had been using Almond Breeze in our coffee. It’s great as an all-purpose milk – for cereal and for baking especially – but in coffee and tea it’s a bit lacking. It’s too thin,…
It’s June! – Let’s have a Picnic! Vegan Brunch... →
Reservations for 10:00am and 11:00am are completely FULL. There are still spots available for 12:00pm and 1:00pm. E-mail for inquiries or reservations. Veganmischief@gmail.com
JUNE is finally here……
May 2011
4 posts
Oh Canada, Our Home and Vegan Land →
This Saturday we’re making a Canadian-themed brunch. We’re working diligently on it – we’ve already made homemade pickles for the sandwich – and I thought I’d post the menu we came up with.
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Vancouver Vegan Brunch Reviewed by Alicia Olive! →
The lovely Alicia Olive, who visited is for brunch last week, posted a review of her breakfast – she had the French toast I’ve already posted a partial recipe for. Her review is really sweet…
Chocolate Zucchini Cake French Toast →
For our End of the World brunch (held on the same day that Harold Camping predicted the Rapture would take good Christians to Heaven while the rest of us suffered rolling earthquakes, the plagues…
Spinach Parathas →
These are the easiest thing EVER. My friend Satjeet made cauliflower ones for the Indian brunch we had, and I was amazed by how easy they were. Parathas are stuffed Indian flatbreads – like roti,…
April 2011
3 posts
Vegan Brunch in the Press →
If you live in Vancouver you may have noticed us in the 24h newspaper today or in the Georgia Straight online last night. Last time we held brunch, Georgia Straight food writer Stephen Hui visited…
Going Back to Basics →
Yesterday my brother and I decided to spend a little time making lunch before heading off to work for the evening. After a day of rock-climbing and reading pasta was exactly what we needed….
Fresh Baked Whole Wheat Bread and White Bean... →
So I’d been meaning to experiment with making a tuna-like salad with white beans for a while. I finally bought a can of beans and tried it out yesterday – and it didn’t exactly work, but it tasted…
March 2011
6 posts
Breakfast Calabacitas →
Ever since we were little our dad has had a garden. When the squash and corn would be ready to be harvested my dad would always make calabcitas. His recipe included bacon and topped with…
Green Arugula Potato Leek Soup! →
Well, it’s March 17th, which means a) an excuse to celebrate and b) an excuse to make everything green. My first challenge of the day was to make arugula soup. It turned out pretty beautifully –…
More Musing About Vancouver Events →
So today I’m working out of the Violet Wire Union workspace, coming up with big ideas on how to create and organize community events in Vancouver. In the absence of Vegan Secret Supper, it might…
Vancouver’s Handcrafted Vegan Bakery →
So our brunch baker, Amanda, recently decided that instead of baking constantly and just having her roommates sit around and eat everything, she might as well try to sell her delectable creations….
Vegan Smoky Fennel Apple Sausage →
0.5 cup cooked or canned beans, drained (I used pinto because I had them)
1 cup vegetable or mushroom broth
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce (I only had 2 tsp Braggs, but wish I…
Holy Link-o-Rama, the Vancouver Vegan Community is... →
There is so much vegan awesomeness going on in Vancouver right now that I can hardly handle it. Even though Kaylie, my co-blogger and love muffin, got on a plane to SFO (aka VeganSaurus-land)…
February 2011
6 posts
New Mexican Brunch Menu – Vancouver Vegan Brunch →
In case you were curious, our menu for the completely-packed New Mexican brunch – Kaylie’s last, this weekend – is up. I try my hardest to take photos every week but we’re so busy that it doesn’t…
Michael Robertson’s Foray Into Veganism →
The winning competitor from the round of Social Bites that we participated in is a professional chef, yes, but not a vegan. The article he wrote for Granville Online about his foray into vegan…
Sage, Asparagus, and Wild Rice Cabbage Rolls →
This Is Our City – Locally Inspired Vancouver... →
Hey friends, this weekend we’re bringing you yet another vegan brunch spectacular. On March 1st, Kaylie is leaving Canada for the great warm south (temporarily), so if you want to eat something…
My Favourite Food as a Kid: Frito Pie →
If some of you don’t know, I grew up in New Mexico. Frito pie is easy and cheap to make, not necessarily healthy. Who likes healthy when you’re a little kid anyway? How do you make a…
Southern Brunch February 5th →
I love southern food and I love whiskey. Two loves come together to bring you this week’s southern style brunch menu.
MENU
Each menu item is $10 and comes with a tea or coffee. We’ll also have…
January 2011
7 posts
cashew seitan with green beans, mushrooms, and red... →
I can’t remember how I made this but isn’t it gorgeous?
Vegan Mischief Presents: Saturday Brunch →
Vegan Brunch is moving! Come let us serve you and be a part of our kickoff weekend on January 29th!
We will be serving from our weekly changing menu every Saturday that will be created using as…
Malloreigh’s Semi-Famous Tofu Scramble →
I won’t lie – this is one of my most successful dishes. I perfected the recipe about four years ago and haven’t looked back. It employs several of my favourite ingredients, which you will…
Vegan Mischief Holiday Recipe ‘Zines →
So, as I posted about recently, Kaylie and I made a recipe ‘zine in celebration of the December holidays with some of our favourite (and simplest) vegan recipes. Most of the stuff in the…
Foreign Correspondent – Tajine in Sydney →
Hi, obviously it was time that Kaylie and Mall took their mischief global so here is a little addition from Australia. My name is Laura and I’d like to talk about tagines, decadent slow cooked…
December 2010
4 posts
Pecan Sage Butter →
This is a great holiday spread for crackers or bread.
1 c Raw Pecans
1 clove garlic
1/4 c olive oil
5 Sage leaves
1 tbs Vegan butter
1 tsp Salt
Put pecans, salt, sage,…
Kissmas Time is Here →
It’s the holiday season! Because Kaylie’s from Albuquerque and I’m from Calgary, both of us will be going to visit our families for the holidays. You’ll see reviews of vegan eating in ABQ and CGY…
Vegan Mischief’s Follow Friday: Swell Vegan →
I came across swell vegan while searching for something to make that involved both peanut butter and chocolate. I wasn’t even looking for vegan recipes (I’m open to egg replacement) and there she…
In The Absence of Tortillas, a Mexican Bowl →
Who wants tortillas from a grocery store anyways? I find the politically correct mexican bowl to be one of my favourite dishes because it’s fast, flavourful, easy and reminds me of my…
November 2010
15 posts
Savoury Pecan & Caramelized Onion Tarts →
Some of you might know, but most of you probably don’t. I’ve been writing a column for the Suicide Girls Newswire about veganism, and my recent post – Savoury Vegan Holiday Tarts – was retweeted…
Tell Us: Where Are the Best Veggie Burgers in... →
Hey Vancouver readers – I want to write a post about the best veggie burgers in Vancouver. If you’ve had an excellent veggie burger somewhere in town, please let me know! There are so many that I…
Vegan Mischief’s Follow Friday: Paul Eats →
I keep seeing this guy around Twitter and I finally checked out his blog. Paul Eats is a vegan recipe blog with great photos and a nice minimalist design on white, which both Kaylie and I…
Malloreigh Demonstrates How to Peel Ginger Safely... →
I didn’t realize until after I uploaded it, but there are like five million how-to-peel-ginger videos on the internet.