Plant-Based Eating and Gentle Living
There are some recipes that just become classics in your house. For us, it started with cinnamon roll waffles. I made them one morning for my husband’s birthday, wanting something more exciting than our usual breakfast rotation. We’ve always loved breakfast-for-dinner and special brunches, but that day I wanted something indulgent. Something nostalgic. Something that... Continue Reading →
How these cinnamon roll waffles came to be: Over the years, breakfast-for-dinner has become a bit of a tradition in our house. We’ve made every waffle variation you can imagine: classic, whole wheat, chocolate, you name it. But for my husband’s birthday this year, I wanted something that felt special. Something nostalgic. Something that didn’t... Continue Reading →
Some recipes start as an idea. Others start as a craving. This one started with comfort food. I wanted the warmth and familiarity of taco night. The spices, the savoury richness, the cozy feeling of sitting down to a meal that everyone actually wants to eat (toddler parents know what I mean)...and I wanted to... Continue Reading →
If you can’t tell already, breakfast is a big deal here at The Gentle Table. We’re a slow‑morning kind of family. Pajamas linger. Coffee (or tea, in my case) cools on the counter. Someone is always mid‑story while another person asks for just one more pancake. Those quiet, ordinary moments around the breakfast table are... Continue Reading →
When cold and flu season rolls in, I find myself craving meals that feel like a warm hug. You know, the kind of food that comforts, nourishes, and doesn’t require a ton of effort when energy is already running low. Bonus points if it’s something the whole family will actually eat without complaints. This Simple... Continue Reading →
Many of the most-loved and reached for recipes in our home are the ones that come together quickly, use simple ingredients, and somehow manage to please everyone at the table, kids included. This Easy Vegan “Crab” Salad checks all of those boxes. I originally started making this as a filling for vegan sushi rolls, but... Continue Reading →
As the new year begins, I felt a quiet pull to reset. Not in an all-or-nothing way, but with intention. For me, I want to focus on small, actionable goals that will help get me where I see myself. While I am happy to indulge in treats and sweets from time to time, it's too... Continue Reading →
I am always looking for nutritious, quick breakfast ideas that I can make ahead and have easy meals to grab during the work week. While I often batch cook and freeze healthy waffles, I do like to mix it up too. And while some may think of oatmeal as a rather bland breakfast, it doesn’t... Continue Reading →
It’s the week of my daughter’s birthday and, to celebrate, I asked her what kind of special breakfast she wanted. She thought for a moment and confidently answered, “Chocolate pancakes.” We’ve made a lot of chocolate pancakes lately though, so I suggested we give another favourite a chocolaty twist… crepes. She wasn’t convinced at first.... Continue Reading →
If your kids love chocolate-flavoured breakfasts as much as mine, this chocolate quinoa breakfast is about to become a heavy hitter in your morning rotation. My daughter asks for this probably more than anything else I make, and honestly, I never mind. It’s packed with nourishing quinoa, naturally sweetened, and takes just minutes to prepare.... Continue Reading →