What is Fake-O-Baco, you ask? Well, it's fake bacon. Unlike other vegan bacon, it’s made out of beans - not tofu or rice paper like most homemade recipes are, or weird unpronounceable ingredients like store-bought ones are. I love tofu,…
These days, sprouted grain breads are sprouting up all over grocery store shelves (literally). While non-sprouted grain breads still have their places, sprouted grain breads are slowly but surely establishing their footholds. So what’s the big deal? Sprouted grain breads:…
Easter is one of our favourite holidays because a) chocolate and b) it signals the beginning of spring! We've been putting up with this winter nonsense long enough, and we're more than ready for warming weather and the start of…
This past weekend I tried a “digital detox”. If you don’t know what this is, it’s where you designate a certain amount of time without screen time. With some digital detoxes, people cut out screens entirely. For me, I wanted…
Meet Vlad, our Innovations Chef/Director of Food here at Be Fresh. He’s the one coming up with all our fun new products (vegan aquafaba mayo anyone?). Read on to hear about his move from medical IT to this role, his…
Cleaning solutions can be pretty intense. Whether they’re bleach-based or random mixes of unpronounceable chemicals, ones that demolish everything in sight can be a bit sketchy. If you’re like me, you’re always looking for new DIY projects - especially natural…
Don’t know what aquafaba is? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Some people think it’s a brand name, others wonder if it’s a weird dessert. In reality, it’s the viscous liquidy goop in a chickpea can (or other legumes) that you…
In case of a rushed weekday dinner or a forgotten-about family event, it’s always smart to know an easy side dish that you can whip up without thought. My go-tos are usually a salad with a dijon dressing or a…
Come learn about our food waste initiatives! We'll have David from the Food Stash Foundation here to answer any questions, and we'll also be sampling our tasty low-waste food items. This includes: - A French fry bar, featuring our zero-waste…
You may be familiar with our new chocolate dip, Holy Fudge. It’s a chocolatey, creamy, healthy spread/dip made from chickpeas, cocoa, tahini, coconut milk, and a touch of sweetener. Don’t fear the chickpeas though: they actually have a surprisingly mild…