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Zero to 60

Zero to 60….in 30 seconds. With a bat of my eye, 6 decades have past by. I sometimes try to remember what life felt like when I was in my early twenties; the naivety, the rebel, the idealism, the rock and roll Scarborough girl, the freedom and simplicity of it all. Not that life was easy (it really wasn’t), but in my younger days of sheer ignorance, things felt at least less cumbersome, less heavy, less oppressive. Life feels so different now. My twenties are simply another distant (foggy) life away. Despite the ups and downs and incredible joyFULL experiences and deep heartaches too, there is one thing that has remained within my soul, and that is my conviction that anything is possible when you choose love and honour your passion within your soul at all costs. I have proven this to myself a million times now in my own…

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Dissolving Who We Think We Are

Dissolving this sense of “a ME” is going to feel really uncomfortable. It can sometimes feel like you’re being squeezed through something like an hourglass and it’s almost like there’s this pressure that feels overwhelming and painful and uncomfortable beyond words. But it’s also so beautifully necessary if we want a different reality. If we want a different experience in our life from the one that we’ve been having over and over and over again. The cycle of our numbing comfortableness is OVER. It is getting more and more uncomfortable every day. Have you ever had that feeling where the picture outside, being reality or ‘life’ (whatever you wish to call it), changes but it still feels somewhat the same? So, the holograph has changed, but the sensation within still remains? That’s the loop of the conditionings and that’s what creates this egoic sense of, “I am in this world” and…

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Love Is All There Is

LOVE Is All There Is It’s all about love. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. The path that humanity is on right now is to bear witness to the emerging love consciousness that is within all of us. May we all find space within our hearts today, to treasure and revere all that is within our brothers and sisters. We all have goodness. We all have greatness. We all have a deep need to be loved and connected to our tribes. From the moment we opened our doors back in 2012, we knew we were not opening Kelly’s Bake Shoppe to just sell cupcakes. No. We opened our doors to be beholden to a greater force than our planet was willing to acknowledge. A deep truth that we all are one. A truth that our greatest joy comes from loving others and connecting on a level of love and we…

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Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

Moist and luscious, this is the perfect lemon loaf to accompany a cup of afternoon tea. Be sure to let the loaf cool completely before you drizzle over the glaze. Otherwise, it will all be absorbed completely and you’ll miss out on the sweet-tart surprise. Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 60-70 minutes 1 tablespoon flax meal 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 cups GF all-purpose flour ¾ cup organic cane sugar ¼ cup Sucanat 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon xanthan gum ¾ teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 cup almond milk or rice milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon extract ½ cup melted vegan butter 1 cup powdered sugar Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan. Combine the flax meal and chia seeds with…

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Vanilla Cupcakes

This is one treat that no one will refuse. Delicate cupcakes that are rich and simply classic. One of our customers calls these “cupcakes without guilt” and “the best gluten-free cupcakes you have ever eaten!” We think they’re the best cupcakes, period. Total time: 35-40 minutes Active time: 15 minutes 3 cups GF all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon sea salt ¾ cup vegan shortening 1 ½ cups organic cane sugar 1 tablespoon egg replacer + 8 tablespoons water (page xxx) 2 cups vanilla coconut yogurt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line two 12-cupcake pans with paper liners. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, then add the sugar, egg replacer, yogurt and vanilla. Beat until light…

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Mega Salad

What is so wonderful about making salads is the more you make them, the more you get comfortable with experimenting and discovering new favorite flavors, and the more confidence you’ll gain every day. Trust us, salads are addictive. Treat this recipe like a guideline; substitute whatever nuts, seeds or sprouts are your faves. Active time:15-20 minutes Total time: 15-20 minutes 8 cups any greens, such as romaine, arugula, spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces 1 cup cilantro, chopped 1 cup basil, chopped 1 cup mint, chopped 2 cups any sprouts, such as radish, sunflower, pea, broccoli, lentil or popcorn 4 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice ¼ cup avocado oil Pinch sea salt ½ cup walnut pieces ½ cup dried blueberries ½ cup hemp seeds ½ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup avocado, chopped into ½-inch chunks 2 tablespoons Brazil Nut Parmesan (page xxx), optional In a large…

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Yummy Vegan Quiche

This recipe proves that you can do anything you set your mind to. When our publisher challenged us to create a quiche recipe without animal products, we took up the challenge with gusto. We promise you won’t miss the eggs! For convenience, we would never frown on anyone for using a store-bought piecrust. Try to find a vegan version, please! Active time: 30 minutes Total time: 60 minutes 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu 2 tablespoons soy or coconut milk creamer ½ cup Cashew Cream (page xxx) 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons chick pea flour 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried basil ¾ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (or more if you like spicy heat) 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup cremini…

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Vanilla Buttercream

Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 10 minutes ¼ cup vegan butter, softened 1 cup palm shortening 4 ½ cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons almond milk or rice milk In a large mixing bowl, with a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, blend the vegan butter with the shortening until smooth, for 5 minutes. Add the powdered sugar slowly, ½ cup at a time. Add the vanilla and beat well. If the frosting is too dry, add non-dairy milk 1 teaspoon at a time to reach desired consistency. If you add too much milk and the buttercream gets too soft, sprinkle in another tablespoon of powdered sugar. Makes enough to frost 18 cupcakes or a 9-inch double layer cake

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Bite-size Brownies

Sometimes one bite is all you need when you want a treat. These are perfect little brownies to take along, tuck into your lunchbag or serve with other delectables for afternoon tea. And just in case you didn’t realize it, brownies are 100% kid-friendly; these are also magically nutritious! Active time: 15 minutes Total time: 45 minutes 1 tablespoon flax meal 1 cup GF all-purpose flour ¼ cup potato starch 2 tablespoon arrowroot starch ½ cup cocoa powder ½ cup organic cane sugar ½ cup Sucanat 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ cup coconut oil or canola oil ½ cup applesauce 2 tablespoons vanilla extract ½ cup hot coffee ¼ cup chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray mini muffin pans or line with mini cupcake liners. Combine flax meal with 3 tablespoons of water and set aside…

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Waffles

This is a variation on our pancake recipe, for tender-crisp waffles that you can enjoy with sweet or savory toppings. Really! Try waffles piled high with garlic-sauteed greens, a mound of mashed potatoes and a ladleful of vegan gravy: you’ll be in comfort-food heaven. Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes 1 cup GF all-purpose flour 1¼ cups brown rice flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon Sucanat 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons flax meal 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 ½ cups plain coconut milk yogurt 1¼ cups almond milk 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, rice flour, baking soda, Sucanat and salt. In a small bowl, mix the flax meal with 6 tablespoons of water and set aside to thicken. In another small bowl, mix the chia seeds with…

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