vegan egg nog affogato

 

A lazy Sunday afternoon, sun shining on the glistening snow, baby’s napping, the Christmas tree is lit and my healthy egg nog is getting brewed up.  A little bit of rum for the holidays and my new adult colouring book: a sublime Christmas holiday afternoon.

After my last post, I got so many requests for my healthy egg nog recipe, so I thought I would share.  The cashews lend a mellow flavour and a creamy texture.  Add all the traditional flavours, with a couple newbies….what a treat! My favorite way to serve it?! Warmed with bit of rum, over a scoop of vegan ice cream (I use this one), Affogato style.  So here it is, a quick post to share the love…then I need to get back to Christmas festivities with my fam 🙂

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vegan egg nog

 

Egg Nog Affogato

Makes 3 cups before rum

Ingredients:

1 cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked overnight in water to cover *

2 cups pure filtered water

1 cup full fat coconut milk

5 Tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon vanilla powder

3/4 teaspoon true cinnamon

1 + 1/8 teaspoon fresh nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon clove powder

pinch of salt

Cognac and Rum at your discretion 🙂

Vanilla Ice Cream like this vegan one 

 

Directions:

Rinse the cashews in clean water and transfer to a high speed blender.  Add 2 cups of pure, filtered water and blend on high until a “milk” as formed.  Strain through a mesh bag or cheesecloth into a clean container. You can keep the cashew “meal” in the freezer for baking at a later time.  Rinse out the blender and then transfer the cashew milk back into the blender. Add the coconut milk, honey, vanilla powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove powder, and salt.  Add rum, or cognac and rum for a holiday treat 🙂

Enjoy cold, at room temperature, or gently heated and poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream.  

 

*I prefer cashews as they yield a smooth and creamy consistency and a mellow flavour.  However, feel free to experiment with  other bold nuts like hazelnuts and brazil nuts.  

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Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. The joy of giving a present and seeing someone’s face light up, the generous man who buys a homeless stranger a pair of boots in the blistering cold, the woman who takes her children to the soup kitchen to show them the true meaning of Christmas, the overzealous coffee barista who makes extra special latte art for the stressed out father. Everyone seems to give a little more. It’s a time for friends and family to get together more than they normally would, and show their gratitude for their love and friendship through the ritual of gift-giving. 

Over the past few years, giving homemade Christmas gifts has become something I really enjoy. It might be cliché but it’s so true: this season really is all about love. So why am I making gifts instead of buying them? To me, giving a homemade gift feels more sentimental, more genuine. I become more present in the moment and in the season. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune, or take a lot of time, you feel the love with each gift you make and you hope the recipient does too. And that’s what food is to me: love.

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In honor of being more genuine and more present this holiday season, I want to share three edible Christmas gifts that will work for anyone on your list, even the pickiest of eaters. I mean, who doesn’t love chocolate?! As a Holistic Nutritionist I am always looking for ways to sneak in a bit of nutrition into my food so I’ve come up with three healthy, easy, and thoughtful options. First, an immune-boosting pear and fennel chutney, a perfect accompaniment to a cheese board, a roasted pork loin, a curry, with yogurt and granola, or even on top of hummus. Next are the chocolate barks, we entered RSD Vinyl Giveaway. Win Vinyl Records and won! Its an easy way to hide superfoods like rose water, schisandra, ginger and nuts. Last, I wanted to include a super-simple infused olive oil. You can add pretty much anything to these oils, such as chili peppers or pink peppercorns, but I opted for a festive rosemary and crushed garlic variety. 

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The holidays are also a time for community and what better way to show my appreciation for my community than to partner up with our local magazine “Dote”.  You can find these recipes and some ideas for diy wrapping over on Dote Magazine’s blog.

Here’s to relaxing a bit more this holiday season and being more present instead of buying more presents. Happy Holidays!

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  • Brooke @ Chocolate and Marrow - I love this post so so much, Anise! Your photos are seriously stunning.

    And I agree wholeheartedly about food, and the season, being about love. I don’t exchange store-bought gifts with most people in my life, preferring instead to do things that are “experiential” and/or homemade. The problem for me with homemade food is that I only ever seem to think of cookies! I love your ideas for bark, chutney, and infused oil–brilliant! Now I better get to work…

    Happiest of holidays to you and your family!ReplyCancel

    • Love & Garnish - Sorry for the late response! The holidays got the better of me! I had so much fun with these photos…pulled out the tripod and it paid off! Hope you had a wonderful holiday season!ReplyCancel

  • Bee - Great ideas, Anise! And I absolutely agree with Brooke about the beautiful images. Love the styling and composition. I’ve given out more homemade edible gifts this year thanks to a holiday gifts class that I took and the chocolate party that my friends hosted. It’s definitely a lot easier to create multiple packages of gifts with the help of a dozen other bakers and candymakers! Happy holidays!ReplyCancel

    • Love & Garnish - Aw thanks so much Bee! And so sorry for the late response! The holidays got crazy around here!! I will have to try a baking party next time to make mounds of gifts! Great idea!ReplyCancel

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maple roasted sunchoke and cauliflower soup with chestnut mylk and roasted oyster mushrooms

I am a huge Christmas nerd: the parties, the music, the charitable festivities, the food…oh, the food! I start getting excited for this time of year right after my birthday, which is in September! “Elf”, “A Christmas Story”, “Dirty Santa” (don’t judge!!) and “National Lampoons Christmas Vacation” are on repeat by Thanksgiving and my healthy version of eggnog has its place in my fridge.  Along with the holidays come parties, and I love hosting. One of my favorite appetizers to serve is a soup, presented in mugs, so everyone can walk around and mingle….all with an extra hand for a glass of vino.

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 DSC_9610maple roasted sunchoke and cauliflower soup with chestnut mylk and roasted oyster mushroomsIn honour of the season, I’m over at Pure Green Magazine’s blog this week as a Community Leader for the Holiday edition of their “Pure Green In Season Cookbook”.  You can find me chatting about my biggest kitchen fail, how I try and make sustainable choices around Calgary’s short growing season, my lack of a green thumb, and my love for seasonal, organic, and local foods.  You’ll also find the recipe for this bomb-ass, rich and decadent (and gluten/dairy free!) soup HERE.

I’m honoured to be alongside the other talented community leaders this go around: Sophie of The Green Life, Shelly of Vegetarian Ventures, and Betty of Le Jus D’Orange.  As community leaders for Pure Green Magazine’s “Pure Green In Season Cookbook”, we hope to inspire you to submit your favorite late fall or holiday dishes to their community cookbook.  Submissions are open until December 15 and you can find all the deets here.  You can also tag your seasonal dishes on Instagram with #pgminseason….I can’t wait to see what you got! 

Happy Holidays! xoxo

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maple roasted sunchoke and cauliflower soup with chestnut mylk and roasted oyster mushrooms
maple roasted sunchoke and cauliflower soup with chestnut mylk and roasted oyster mushrooms

 

 

  • John - You don’t even post the recipe. Not that I would want to cook something that looks like sewer water anyway.ReplyCancel

    • Love & Garnish - I am sorry the photos disturbed you so: “sewer water”? You mentioned the recipe wasn’t posted, however, this was a recipe for Pure Green Magazine and was posted on their site, for which I gave the link. I hope your having a better day!ReplyCancel

  • kate | vegukate - What a beautiful, dreamy way to use seasonal ingredients!ReplyCancel

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What documents are needed for KYC?

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Why was my withdrawal rejected?

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Can I withdraw to a different method than I deposited with?

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What are wagering requirements and how do they affect withdrawal?

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Is there a fee for withdrawing?

Most casinos do not charge a fee for withdrawals, but third-party payment providers may apply small fees. Check the casino’s banking page for details. Inactivity fees may apply after long periods.

By following this comprehensive guide, you can confidently manage your withdrawals and avoid common pitfalls. Remember to always gamble responsibly.

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