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How to Make Perfect Ratatouille [Vegan + Gluten Free Recipe]

June 22, 2018 by Nick Joly 1 Comment

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Ratatouille. Oui! Merci! The French side of me that puts the “Joly” in Nick Joly, is very satisfied right now. Ratatouille combines my love of three things; vegetables, garlic, and French cuisine. It’s a dish that should be cherished - at least my French ancestors think so! Classic ratatouille is composed of cooked vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and peppers. ...

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The Perfect Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

June 19, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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Ah. The chocolate chip cookie. Is there anything that reminds you of childhood more than dunking a chocolate chip cookie in a glass of milk? Only now, the cookies are more #begoodtoyourbody friendly, and the milk comes from almonds. Oh how we learn over the years. This is a recipe I’d been wanting to share with you for a while. I really took my time to perfect this recipe for you. And if I’m being perfectly honest, one of the things that’s kept me back from sharing it is the fact ...

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Filed Under: Food, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies, Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Inspired By Nick, Soft Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Simple Vegan Avocado Pesto Recipe | 5 Minute Prep

June 16, 2018 by Nick Joly 2 Comments

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Pesto pesto pesto! I don’t think I’ve ever met a pesto I didn’t love. Team Savoury strikes again, and has stolen my heart with this simple avocado pesto recipe. It’s vegan, gluten-free, has only seven ingredients, and requires less than five, yes five, minutes to make. I usually make it while my pasta is boiling! Hello pesto party night! This vegan pesto recipe works great on pizza, too! ...

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Vegan Pesto Pizza with Fiddleheads, Avocado Chunks + Charred Asparagus | V, VEG

June 13, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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Not long ago, I was caught off guard when an interviewer asked me what my favourite comfort food was. For some reason I couldn’t think of a single food. How silly. Shouldn’t we all have an instant response to this question? I took a few seconds (which felt like hours as their video camera was recording me) to think about what my honest answer was. And I just blanked! “Next question!” Three hours later, boom. It hit me, like it always does (delayed). PIZZA!!! ...

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Filed Under: Food, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Easy Vegan Pizza Recipe, Easy Vegan Recipes, Fiddlehead Recipes, Inspired By Nick, Pesto Pizza You Can Make At Home, Vegan Pizza

Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Tofu Bowls | Easy Vegan Dinner Recipe

June 9, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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I have been on a ginger kick lately that I just can’t shake. It’s long been known as an anti-inflammatory food with powerful medicinal properties, but health benefits aside, I’ve always found ginger to be a light, zingy (is that word?), summer-y flavour. I just love the kick of flavour and taste ginger brings to my meals. Probably why I also love kimchi like no other! Not long ago, I fell in love with a Canadian brand of high quality, organic, cooking sauces and oils; Naked Coconuts. ...

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Filed Under: Food, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Brand Ambassador, Inspired By Nick, Naked Coconuts, Nourish Bowl Recipe, Teriyaki Tofu Recipe, Vegan Buddha Bowls

DIY All Natural + Chemical-Free Surface Cleaner

May 16, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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Here’s a small note from a genuine place in my heart, to yours.   For a long time, I didn’t feel healthy. I thought I needed coffee to wake me up in the mornings, a drink (or two, or three) on Fridays as a reward for getting through the week... A time where I thought chips “made with avocado oil” had to be healthier. I mean, right? Where checking my phone and answering emails were my first priority in the mornings. I felt sluggish in the afternoons, my sleep cycles were off balance, and as a ...

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Filed Under: Food For Thought, Health & Fitness, Home, Recipes Tagged With: All Natural Surface Cleaner, Chemical-Free, DIY Surface Cleaner, Green Cleaning Solution, Inspired By Nick, Organic Surface Cleaner, Toxin-Free

Cherry + Banana Cocoa Snacking Rounds for the Whole Family

May 13, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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When I was a little kiddo, I remember one of my all-time favourite snacks to be saltine cracker peanut-butter sandwiches. My grandmother and I would sit in the living room and make them together, scooping up the peanut butter by the spoonful. (no one else in the family was allowed to eat in the living room, but I was the youngest grandchild, so you know). Last week my heartmate and I had some friends over for a night of finger foods + board games. We lead exciting lives, we know. ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Food, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Healthy Vegan Snack Ideas, Inspired By Nick, Ozery Bakery Snacking Rounds, Snacks for the Whole Family, Vegan Recipes

All Natural Acai-Mango Vegan Chia Smoothie Bowl

May 8, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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Behold, the acai-mango, chia smoothie bowl, in all its glory. Surrounded by all the fresh fruit and nutrients my heart desires! In the spring and summer months, my body instantly starts to crave fresh fruits and raw vegetables. The cold of winter and heavy, hearty comfort foods are long gone, and the warm summer air means fresh, whole foods on my plate (and in my bowls). ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Food, Health & Fitness, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Easy Vegan Recipe, Genuine Health, Inspired By Nick, Smoothie Bowl, Vegan Chia Bowl, Vegan Chia Pudding Recipe

#RoséAllDay | Red Beet Crystal Chia Pudding Recipe

April 30, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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I read an article recently titled “8 Things that Prove that You’re Basic”. One of them was using the hashtag #RoséAllDay. Well, I guess that makes me pretty darn basic! But I think I’m okay with it ;) This Rosé Chia Cup on the other hand, is anything but basic (if I do say so myself)! What elevates this easy vegan chia pudding recipe and really makes it pop are these red beet crystals from Flora! I think it comes as no surprise that chia pudding has become a staple for me, and ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Food, Health & Fitness, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Chia Pudding Recipe, Flora Healthy, Flora Inc, Inspired By Nick, Red Beet Crystals, Vegan Chia Pudding

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I always start in produce (naturally) and then jump straight to organic aisles for my fav snacks. Using the green labels in-store, I can identify (at a quick glance) which products are plant-based, vegan, or gluten-free. The My Health, My Choices program also allows me to scan product barcodes using the MyMetro app and search for exactly what I need, taking the whole experience to the next level 🙌🏼 ➡️ Swipe to see my shopping experience and what items I picked up at my local Metro. #Sponsored #MyMetro #Inspiredbynick
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When you’re craving a burger but you also want a When you’re craving a burger but you also want a #meatless option 🙌🏼🍔 Organic Black Bean Fiesta Burgers made by yours truly 🍔💁🏻‍♂️when I was vegan I really had to get creative with a lot of my recipes, otherwise I’d be eating the same old bean salad every day… and bean salad doesn’t really taste like a burger when you’re craving a burger! Even though I’m not fully vegan anymore, I do still like to swap out meat as much as possible with other #plantbased options because that’s what works for me! 
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