It is truly a joy and a thrill to be able to share these recipes, photographs, and ideas with people around the world! With the guiding hand of my husband, Bill, who has skillfully created this site, and the artistic abilities of our talented friend, Michelle, there is so much […]
These delicious pockets of flavour are full of roasted sweet potato and the richness of roasted garlic! Great by themselves, with a dollop of vegan sour cream, or with a side of Great Vegan Gravy to dip in to. If you want to try a cheezy twist, they also taste […]
Our “A Vital Yopp” logo evolved from our goal to incorporate nature and our love of it into a simple, unique, colourful, and hopefully memorable image. The hexagon reflects the importance of bees, as everything depends on them! It represents an awareness of the important connections in the natural world […]
Eating the rainbow is always delicious and nutritious! In this soup, we used our purple potatoes, smoky corn, and lots of garden herbs to create a satisfying and flavourful combination!
Simple ingredients and an easy process to create something so tasty and satisfying! Using the purple potatoes makes these gnocchi colourful and kid-friendly! The cheezy sauce is dairy-free and delicious!
Quick and delicious, these taste wonderful and are full of what your body needs and your tastebuds want!
This delicious combination of fruit and spices will make your house smell wonderful, with just a few minutes of preparation! It is quick and easy to put together when guests are coming and the leftovers are great toasted up!
This is our Canadian version of a traditional Romanian recipe. It is a wonderful way to combine all the garden goodness into a dip/sauce that captures the flavours and goodness of our garden and lets us enjoy those flavours during the winter months. It takes time to process, but it […]
A quick treat and a lower fat way to have crunchy, shredded potatoes! It is a great alternative to hash browns and fun to eat! Add some great dips and enjoy!
This has been such a life-changing experience! We are putting our hearts on the line…literally! We hope you will love what you find here, that it adds something positive to your life! Of course, our journey is just beginning! There is so much new to learn (like how to write good blog […]
I am so excited to be launching A Vital Yopp this week! It seems like perfect timing, just as Canada’s new Health Guide is released, powerfully supporting a change to plant-based eating! This site is a special opportunity to share some wonderful recipes, many of them family favourites that have […]
A hearty, colourful salad that is full of flavour, crunch, and garden goodness! Roasted beets on a bed of garden greens with lots of crunchy goodness added on and a drizzle of bright flavours!