Don’t expect to walk into this new pizzeria in Vancouver’s Chinatown and pick your own toppings. Chef Jim Vesal isn’t into the build-your-own model. “You wouldn’t go to a fine dining restaurant and ask to modify the chef’s special,” he says. He and co-owner Lia Loukas have put a lot of energy and thought into […]
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Brian Patton’s Pomodori Perfetti
Not All San Marzanos are Created Equal Sometimes it feels silly how simple a traditional Neapollitan pizza sauce is. But its simplicity, which creates a concentrated, bright tomato flavor, is one of the cornerstones of Neapolitan pizza. Nothing fancy, just a few ingredients and some quality, canned San Marzano tomatoes. OK! Easy peasy, right? Just […]
Recipe: Chipotle Tempeh Pizza with Herbed Cashew Cheese
Many people have told me that they couldn’t go vegan because they couldn’t give up pizza. I usually respond by telling them that I eat pizza all the time. “Yeah, but it’s not the same”, is usually their response. The truth is it’s not. When I was an omnivore, I used to eat pizza that […]
Pizza & Pasta
Pre-vegans will often inquire how we live without one thing or another whether it’s cheese, fish, eggs or steak. Pre-vegans often think of our lifestyle being one of suppression, deprival and denial. I’ll admit that I was,on occasion, in that camp as I made my transition to a plant-powered lifestyle. As I read more blogs […]
Arugula Salad Pizza
Here’s how you rethink your plate: a fresh green salad and whole grain pizza all in one meal that you can whip up in 45 minutes. Now that’s quick and delicious eating for even the busiest night of your week! Pair this Arugula Salad Pizza with a hearty lentil soup or roasted route vegetables for a completely satisfying […]