Sunday was a great day. 
Well, aside from finding out that my ‘vertically growing spinach’ had gone to seed and BOLTED! Nooooooo.
After reading up on it, I guess it is quite common. I had no idea this was a risk-factor for spinach! Gardening is a practice of trial and error I guess.
There was quality time with Mom…
The Huz.
Very successful oil-free baking…(coming soon!)
Crate & Barrel
Whole Foods Mississauga (opening in July)
Square One Mall.
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Fresh Restaurant in Toronto
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A belated birthday dinner courtesy of mom at my favourite vegan restaurant!
Middle Eastern Plate appetizer made up of golden falafel balls with a crunchy exterior and pillowy interior, hummus, tahini, toasted organic whole wheat pita, fresh herbs, and olives:
A DREAM to the taste buds!
I ordered the Flu Fighter juice made up of Celery, Kale, Carrot, Garlic, lemon, ginger, cayenne, and Echinacea. It’s served hot like tea and was perfect on this chilly and cloudy day! This is one of my all-time favourite juices at Fresh.
Hot lemon tea for mom and Eric had the Lucky Charm smoothie made up of raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, and mango.
Mom had the Mushroom Onion burger with sautéed mushrooms and onions, tomato, lettuce, sprouts, cheese, and vegan mayo, along with sweet potato fries.
Eric and I both ordered the Grilled Vegetable and Pesto wrap with grilled red pepper, zucchini & sweet potato with pesto, vegan mayo, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, red onion & sprouts along with fries:
Happy bellies ensued!
It wouldn’t be complete without a vegan cupcake and brownie…
This cupcake was a BASIL and cherry flavour! The basil was very pronounced in the frosting. It was strange and we weren’t sure if we liked it, but somehow it vanished from the plate! Funny how that works…
The flavour combo reminded me of something you’d see on Cupcake Wars!
I forgot to get a picture of the vegan walnut brownie (aka: we inhaled it).
Today is the last day of mom’s stay, so we’re off to make it a good one. See you soon with a yummy oil-free sweet bread recipe! Have a fantastic start to your week!
Love the creamy avocado pasta and posted it on my blog. Thank you, yummy. I like it garlicky as well, so I kept the 3 in there. Just delish!
Suzanne Williams
Glad you enjoyed it Suzanne!
You are getting a Whole Foods in Mississauga??? My sister in law (who lives there) will be SOOOOO excited. It’s her favorite! Looks like a wonderful time with your family! Look forward to the oil free recipe. Have a great day.
My office is in Square One. I’m rather looking forward to the opening of the new Whole Foods here! I won’t do all of my shopping there (can’t afford to) but it’s good to have it so close.
I had lunch at Fresh on Bloor for the first time on Friday on my recent trip to Toronto. I can’t wait to go back! I had the quinoa battered onion rings, a black bean burrito and a Refresher juice. So yummy! The wrap was huge though so I was stuffed all afternoon. Love the decor there too.
I actually love basil in sweets! A few years ago I made coconut cupcakes that I filled with a mango-basil filling and topped with a coconut frosting. They were amazing! Still some of the best cupcakes I’ve ever made!
WOw that sounds incredible…are they on your blog by chance? :)
Sadly I lost all the archives on my site! I’m still working on building all the recipes back up! But the recipe is saved on SpringPad, thankfully.
http://springpadit.com/anotheronebitesthecrust/recipe/coconutcupcakeswithmangobasilfilling
Gosh! my belly would be happy too! I wish there were vegan restaurants in my area of NC… I stick to super ethnic places b/c they always have some fabulous healthy options for me… but a vegan joint would rock my socks! =)
Oh Angela…the photos of you and your mom are wonderful.
You take after your blog’s namesake in this post: GLOWING!!!!!!
You are just radiant, beautiful, gorgeous and your hair, mmmm, lookin’ so lovely in this post!
I am soooo happy you have had this time w/ your mama and I love the looks of all the food. The the Lucky Charm smoothie…oh, delish sounding.
Enjoy her last day here!
Thanks Averie, you are too kind!
i love your necklace!
and love all the pictures of your weekend!
Haha :-) Love the first pic – you look like a school-teacher scolding the spinach for going to seed…
hehe I was!
Beautiful pictures as always! Loving all that delicious looking food. YUM! Sounds like you’re having an amazing time with you mom. xo
Wow that cupcake is right up my alley! I’m a supporter of basil in a sweet dessert and I’m loving the fact that it’s paired with cherries! Looks like you’re having a great time!
You really ARE glowing in your photos :D Ive also never seen falafels that looked that tasty!
Sorry to hear about your spinach! Thanks for inspiring me to try growing my own veggies though! I’d never have taken the leap! Can’t wait to see your garden in full bloom.
looks like the perfect day to me~!
I want that cupcake!
Booo! Sorry about the spinach, Angela!
That meal looks fantastic:) And Eric’s smoothie really has me raving one now!
this looks really yummy, you and your mum are beautiful woman and healthy,, kinda glowing,, lol
What a perfect day!
You and your mom are too cute! What a beautiful duo! Hope you enjoy a wonderful last day with your mom…wishing you lots of fun & laughter!!
I love basil in sweets…strange I know. If you don’t replicate that cupcake, I might have to give it a go! Glad you’ve enjoyed your time with your mom :)
I NEED TO GO TO THAT RESTAURANT! It sounds so awesome!!!
And that is totally the most unique cupcake variety I have ever seen! Love it! I would love to recreate something like that!