Posts Tagged vegetarian
Going Vegan at Envie
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in Reviews on September 6, 2014
Let’s face it: Michael and I are about as far away from vegetarians as you can imagine. A vegan diet, where cheese is off the menu too, would be completely out of the question. However, we’ve heard great things about enVie and we finally got a chance to check it out.
We arrived at the restaurant early on a Thursday evening and took a seat inside, where we were the only customers. (The patio outside was full.) The atmosphere was very quiet, soothing, and relaxing – perfect for the end of a long week. We started off with drinks (a Boxing Rock Temptation Red ale for Michael and a glass of Blomidon L’Acadie Blanc for me). The enVie menu is very allergen-friendly and easy to understand. Gluten, soy, and nut free options are all marked with either an indicator of no allergen as-is, or an explanation of what modifications need to be made. There is also a handy booklet at the table describing various ingredients and terms as well as a list of the restaurant’s local suppliers.
We decided on an order of buffalo risotto cakes (two for $8) for an appetizer. For the main course, I chose the Filet-o-Fresh (tofu burger with tartar sauce, greens, and a “cheese slice” made from cashews, $13 + $1.50 for a gluten-free bun from Odell’s) and upgraded to a poutine for the side dish (additional $2). Michael ordered the Moroccan Chickpea Bowl ($14) on our server’s recommendation.
Jane’s Gluten-Free Foods is Worth the Drive
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in Products on May 23, 2014
I’ll be honest: I’m not a huge fan of health and natural food stores. Sure, they might have some gluten-free stuff, but it’s often super expensive and so health-ified that no normal person would want to consume it. Because of this, I haven’t made too much of an effort to get to Moncton to visit Jane’s Gluten-Free Foods.
However, we passed through Moncton on our way to the United States last week, and I finally decided to stop in. Am I ever sorry that I didn’t make it up sooner! The entire store is gluten-free with lots of vegan, vegetarian, organic, and dairy-free options. You’ll find brands that you recognize as well as lots of unique items. I’ve never seen a bigger selection of Udi’s products in one place! As well, the store is extremely clean and well-organized, making it easy to find what you’re looking for.
I wished that we were going right home so that I could really stock up. However, I eventually decided on the following items:
- Schar’s cheese puffs
- Cup 4 Cup flour
- Bakery on Main granola bars
- Rudi’s plain tortillas
Most of these brands are very hard to find in Canada – I usually drive to Bangor for Schar’s products, for example.
The best place to get information about what Jane’s is currently carrying is on Facebook or Twitter. They have a new website, too, that’s just getting set up. If you make the trip, we’d love to hear what kind of goodies you bring back!
Pacific Naturals Comes to Canada!
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in General Information on May 2, 2013
Last fall, I posted gluten-free alternatives for soups and sauces. I knew about Pacific Natural Foods’ amazing options, but since they hadn’t come to Canada yet, I focused on options that you can make at home, since they give you so much more control over what you’re eating.
Here we are six months later, and I’m happy to announce that… Read more…
Fast Fruity Delight
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in Reviews on May 22, 2012
I saw this recipe on Kraft Canada’s website the other day, and it immediately grabbed my attention. Not only is it gluten-free and vegetarian, but if you use a dairy-free whipped topping substitute, it can be lactose-free too! Also, its light, fruity texture will be fantastic for summer.
Here is my version of Fast Fruity Delight.
Comfort Food At Its Best – And It’s Gluten-Free!
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in Recipes on April 17, 2011
This is by far one of my favourite recipes. It’s a cheesy mess of hashbrowns, soup, and sour cream. The best part is, you can customize it however you like. Choose a different flavour of dip each time, add some spices, or mix up the types of cheeses – it’s all up to you! Just make sure to choose gluten-free ingredients. This makes a huge batch, so you can share – just be prepared to make more!
Super Cheesy Gluten-Free Vegetarian Lasagna!
Posted by glutenfree4hfx in Recipes on February 28, 2011
There is nothing better than a nice homemade lasagna on a cold winter night! This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian, although if desired, you can add 1/2 pound of fried hamburger to the sauce before creating the lasagna. You can also easily double or halve this recipe.