Vegan Tuesdays

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Hello! So glad to finally be over the flu and back blogging again. It took a full two weeks to get better and finally get back into the kitchen. But I made up for lost time! I spent the past few days cooking and baking a whole bunch of new items. And now I have a whole lot to share with you :) First things first, I’d like to introduce you to Vegan Tuesdays – a new weekly feature on The Fig Tree where I will document my journey to incorporate a lot more vegan dishes into my diet. I…

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Changing Seasons + A Short Break

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Last week while at a football game, I felt the first crisp, cool winds of fall. Even though the days have still been fairly hot here on the Canadian Prairies, the evenings are definitely feeling more chilly. I absolutely love the change of seasons here. Each season is so distinct and holds its own natural magic; it’s own fleeting beauty. Fall is definitely my favourite season. Winter is my least favourite. But to be fair, it gets COLD here on the prairies! I do love the snow though. Snow is winter’s redeeming quality. There are few prettier things than gentle…

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Sweet + Spicy Thai Farro Salad

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Hello! Finally, I am back and I have a brand new recipe to share – an amazingly delicious salad recipe! It feels like it’s been forever since I last posted a food-related post. July and August have been incredibly busy. But I promise, this salad will make up for my absence. *hehe*  This salad showcases the sweet, fresh nectarines (or peaches) that are currently in season. The sweetness is mildly tamed by the saltiness of the soy sauce, the spiciness of the chili-garlic sauce, the bitterness of the arugula and the sourness (is that a word?) of the fresh lime…

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