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The Canary Files: Roasted Grapefruit with Chipotle & Sage
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Roasted Grapefruit with Chipotle and Sage. Yes - that is indeed a big bag of beautiful Texas grapefruit. Roasted Grapefruit with Sage and Chipotle. Active Prep Time: less than 5 minutes. Inactive Prep Time: none. Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes. 2 teaspoons coconut oil. 2 teaspoons coconut sugar. 8 fresh sage leaves. Ground chipotle, to taste. What you'll need: Medium baking dish, grapefruit knife (or slim serrated knife). 1 Preheat oven to 385 degrees. For years now, I've found th...
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The Canary Files: Baked Hummus with Mushroom, Pear, & Pumpkin Seeds
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Saturday, January 31, 2015. Baked Hummus with Mushroom, Pear, and Pumpkin Seeds. Presently, I love savoring foods and beverages that enliven the tastebuds and make me ever so slightly pucker, using vinegar and citrus juice as the vehicles for heightening and marrying flavors. Marinated salads, regardless of season, top my list of favorite food. And lately, with the bounty of mushrooms at the market, I've been particularly fond of balsamic marinated mushrooms. Active Prep Time: 5 minutes. 1/4 c pear, diced.
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The Canary Files: Finding My Tribe
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Saturday, June 27, 2015. But there comes a time when something must shift. Upheaval. Undoing. Beginning. And Growth. And in 2015, with the unwavering wish of finding community at the helm, I began my search, no longer wanting to roam on my own. I'm happy to say that I didn't have to wait long. I've long admired the blogs and photos of RG of Astig Vegan. Jen of Wholly Vegan. And Rosie of Rose Petalz Vegan. Check Jonathan doing a happy dance? Inside the Driskill, savoring the A/C. Stopping by Lady Bird Lake.
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The Canary Files: Animal Free Reaffirmation
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Saturday, April 25, 2015. Two and half years ago, I began living life as a vegan. For those who haven't read the post describing the transition. Allow me to offer a brief recap. [ And if that doesn't sound appealing or you have doubts as to whether or not I can truly be brief, simply scroll down a few paragraphs. The decision that I did not make came when I attempted to reintroduce meat into my diet just over a week later. As I've learned over the years, my body does not tend to mince words. Sometimes su...
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The Canary Files: My Story
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It all began in 2007 when I was hired at The Steeping Room. I started out the experiment by moderating my gluten intake, and within the first three weeks, I was feeling a distinct difference. I was remembering my dreams, sleeping.period, and I didn't experience as many digestion issues. So I decided to take the plunge and do my best to eliminate gluten from my diet. And from then, I just kept feeling better and better. A few months into my experiment, I was amazed at how different. Of course, the true.
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The Canary Files: Avocado Kale Banana Smoothie
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Monday, February 23, 2015. Avocado Kale Banana Smoothie. One of the most common requests I receive is for me to share more smoothie recipes. A quick and easy breakfast, midday pick-me-up, or post workout recovery meal, I can understand the demand. And with so many smoothie shops and juice bars proudly flaunting concoctions with epic ingredient lists, I can also understand the mystique and intimidation of making smoothies at home. But no need to fear; I've got your back. Avocado Kale Banana Smoothie.
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The Canary Files: "Apple Pie" Overnight Oats & Chia Porridge
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Apple Pie" Overnight Oats and Chia Porridge. So when I began coming across posts of "Overnight Oats in a Jar" on Instagram, I was initially quite confused. To the point, actually, where I thought the hashtag of "raw" was a mistake. Uncooked oats? The idea had just never crossed my mind. How would that taste? And more importantly for me, what would the texture be like? I was, in a word, "doubtful." [ cue side eye. Check Easier for my body to digest than cooked oats? 2 Close lid se...
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The Canary Files: Recipe Index
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Recipes on The Canary Files. Are gluten-free and dairy-free, nearly. All are refined sugar-free and soy-free, and most. Are vegan and nut-free. Below I've organized the recipes by course/type, a. Nd responding to recent requests, there is now also a Filipino recipe section that will continue to grow considerably. If you have any further questions/concerns/feedback, please feel free to contact me:. I love to hear from you! Baked Sweet Potato Fries. Filipino Spring Rolls (Lumpiang Sariwa). Dandelions with ...
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The Canary Files: Gluten-Free & Vegan in Austin! A Canary's Guide to Dining Out
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Saturday, March 7, 2015. Gluten-Free and Vegan in Austin! A Canary's Guide to Dining Out. Squash Curry at Sway. I don't know about you, but whenever I travel, the first thing I do is look up restaurants. Well, in my opinion, from the locals who are both gluten-free and vegan. So, on recent trips, I have adopted the new practice of looking up gluten-free and/or vegan bloggers in that neck of the woods. Do they have a post on their favorite spots? Fasolia Wott, Keyi Miser, Gomen, and Azifa on GF Injera.
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The Canary Files: FAQ
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Scientia potentia est (Knowledge is power). In my attempt to intercept some of the confusion/curiosity that may arise while visiting The Canary Files. Here are the answers to some questions that I'm asked on a regular basis. As questions continue to need answers, this section will continue to grow, so feel free to keep 'em coming. Remember - there's no such thing as a stupid question. Q: Do you ever "cheat" and have gluten or dairy on occasion? Q: Are you vegan? Q: Are you gluten-free by choice? A: Unles...
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