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    HOMEMADE VEGAN STOCK 3 WAYS

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HOMEMADE VEGAN STOCK 3 WAYS

In Featured, Food, Mains, Recipes, by Angela SantoroFebruary 18, 2020Leave a Comment

Homemade stocks are my JAM…..er…. stock….?? Anyways, I love them. I love the way they fill the house with a welcoming smell, I love how they taste, I love how …

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🍾If you love food like we do, these are the per 🍾If you love food like we do, these are the perfect entertaining and gifting ideas for the holidays from @urbanfarecanada ! ⁠ ⁠ Sweet, savoury, bubbly... we’ve got them all in our Holiday Foodie Guide! ⁠ ⁠ See the full guide in our bio link.
We’re on the hunt for the best hot chocolate in We’re on the hunt for the best hot chocolate in Metro Vancouver?⁠ ⁠ Metro Vancouver is the ultimate destination for hot chocolate lovers! Whether you prefer it with a splash of hazelnut syrup, a sprinkle of sea salt, a dollop of marshmallow fluff, or all of the above, it’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. You can even find some unusual combinations like chili-infused hot chocolate, peanut butter hot cocoa, or even lamborghini orange hot chocolate!⁠ ⁠ SO ... let us know your faves and check out the guide in our bio!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #yvr #vancity #vancouverbc #dessert #hotchocolate⁠
Helping those in need is important all year round Helping those in need is important all year round but we find that involving our kids in giving during the holidays balances out the season with giving. We involve our children in helping others in whatever capacity they are able. ⁠ ⁠ With that spirit, we’ve rounded up a few of the ways you and your family can give back this holiday season in Metro Vancouver like the North Shore Christmas Bureau, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Blanket BC Society, Covenant House Vancouver, Covenant House Vancouver Christmas Hamper store, & the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre ⁠ ⁠ Here’s how you can help: ⁠ ⁠ 🎁@fsnorthshore Christmas Bureau in the Community Hub at @shopcapilanomall⁠ ⁠ 🎁@bcchf BC Children’s Hospital Foundation ⁠ Festival of Trees: Vancouver at the @sheratonyvr⁠ ⁠ 🎁 Support @blanket_bc_society untill Dec 6th at @kinderbooks2 in New West⁠ ⁠ 🎁 Stock the shelves of the @ugmvancouver Christmas Hamper Store ⁠ ⁠ 🎁 MIRACLE ON MAIN STREET Toy Drive supporting @dewcvancouver at @mainstreetbeer⁠ ⁠ 🎁 Support @covenanthousebc & you can help youth experiencing homelessness in Vancouver.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ See the full list in our bio link.
All kids should have the chance to experience the All kids should have the chance to experience the holiday magic and to visit Santa. We have gathered some sensory friendly Holiday events and Santa visits around Metro Vancouver & the Lower Mainland.⁠ ⁠ Metro Vancouver is full of Holiday magic! Tree lightings, special holiday events and Santa photo’s are a yearly tradition, a wonderful way to celebrate the Christmas and make special family memories.⁠ ⁠ These events are especially designed to reduce the sensory stimulation overload that can make holiday events, such as a trip to see Santa, just too overwhelming.⁠ ⁠ SEE THE FULL LIST IN OUR BIO LINK!
🎄We just love Holiday Foodie treats!!!⁠ ⁠ W 🎄We just love Holiday Foodie treats!!!⁠ ⁠ We are so excited by ALL the items from the Holiday Foodie Guide Foodie with @urbanfarecanada, including:⁠ ⁠ 🎁 @thosepretzels⁠ 🎁 @ohmefoods⁠ 🎁 @truedates⁠ 🎁 @crankcoffee_⁠ 🎁 @iliada_olive_oil⁠ 🎁 @snackjacksons⁠ 🎁 @javaraindonesia⁠ 🎁 @loackercanada⁠ 🎁 @mitsohdotcom⁠ 🎁 @punchdrinks⁠ 🎁 @sana_sweetlife⁠ 🎁 @mrfilberts⁠ 🎁 @nealbrothers⁠ 🎁 @trubar.brands⁠ 🎁 @unreal.snacks⁠ 🎁 @wallyandwhiz_official⁠ 🎁 @brightsidefoods⁠ 🎁 @goldysjustright⁠ ⁠ What are you trying first? See the Holiday Foodie Guide in our bio!
Spirit Of The Season is on now at the @seatoskygon Spirit Of The Season is on now at the @seatoskygondola! The magic starts as soon as you board the gondola and continue at the summit lodge! Book you Santa phots soon! See more in the Metro Vancouver Holiday Events Guide in @hflvancouver bio link. #metrovancouver #yvrevents #myyvr #holidayevents
🎄We just love Holiday Foodie treats!!!⁠ ⁠ W 🎄We just love Holiday Foodie treats!!!⁠ ⁠ We are so excited by ALL the items from the Holiday Foodie Guide Foodie with @urbanfarecanada, including:⁠ ⁠ 🎁 @thosepretzels⁠ 🎁 @ohmefoods⁠ 🎁 @truedates⁠ 🎁 @crankcoffee_⁠ 🎁 @iliada_olive_oil⁠ 🎁 @snackjacksons⁠ 🎁 @javaraindonesia⁠ 🎁 @loackercanada⁠ 🎁 @mitsohdotcom⁠ 🎁 @punchdrinks⁠ 🎁 @sana_sweetlife⁠ 🎁 @mrfilberts⁠ 🎁 @nealbrothers⁠ 🎁 @trubar.brands⁠ 🎁 @unreal.snacks⁠ 🎁 @wallyandwhiz_official⁠ 🎁 @brightsidefoods⁠ 🎁 @goldysjustright⁠ ⁠ What are you trying first? See the Holiday Foodie Guide in our bio!
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If you’re looking for family-friendly local even If you’re looking for family-friendly local events this holiday season, our 2025 Metro Vancouver Holiday Events Guide has all our favourite events! See the full guide in our bio link.⁠ ⁠ Get these Metro Vancouver holiday events on your calendar and book tickets as early as you can: ⁠ ⁠ 🎄@seatoskygondola⁠ 🎄@vanchristmas⁠ 🎄@grousemountain⁠ 🎄@gohballet⁠ 🎄@britanniaminemuseum⁠ 🎄@capilanosuspensionbridge⁠ 🎄@visitrmbc⁠ 🎄@gatewaythtr⁠ 🎄@noelfestival⁠ 🎄@vanaqua⁠ 🎄@theartsclub⁠ ⁠
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