Gluten-Free Pizza in Vancouver!
In my continuing quest to find satisfying and tasty gluten-free pizza in Vancouver, I have found a new favourite in Vancouver's West End called Mainly Organics. There's none of this 'using gf crusts from other manufacturers' stuff at this place because they make their own gluten-free crusts. This also allows for the added bonus of getting a gf crust in any substantial size (not just measly "personal size" crusts like other places offer... see my Boston Pizza review). Below is Mainly Organics' pizza vs a $2 coin; now that's a substantial size, and it's their smallest size offered to boot! It's really good, I'm a regular customer. There's even free delivery if your order is over $20.
Click here to see my taste-test of Me-n-Ed's Gluten-Free Pizza.
An Afternoon in Stanley Park
The fallen leaves and colours are a giveaway that this footage was from the fall. I just got to putting together a little montage now. Stanley Park is fantastic. I always look forward to seeing the raccoons. Cute enough to feed, it's hard to resist the urge.
Tulip-tastic
Playing around with the somewhat contrasting combination of desaturation and sunlight. Aren't tulips pretty? I'd love to be able to stand in a sea of them in Holland. Maybe I'd find something like that at Butchart or VanDusen Gardens? Can't wait for Spring!
Orange You Glad

Sunlight is an excellent mood-improver. Tulips brighten a day. Combine sunlight and tulips, and you can't help but smile.
Half Apron Inspiration
Tutorials abound on the internet for those wanting to learn something new. For me lately it's been sewing. I'm a beginner, and it's hard to find beginner-level directions to sew things properly that aren't hokey and/or look obviously homemade. This tutorial for a half apron is fantastic, and if you're in the same boat I am skill-wise then you'll find it easy to follow too. I made mine longer because I'm messier than most!
Repetition for the Eyes
Patterns in nature make up very interesting exercises for the eyes. The gradation in colour here emulates a sunset, changing from yellow at the centre apex to red towards the bottom. Discover other cool photos along the same lines of patterns in flora at National Geographic.
I Can’t Believe They’re Gluten-Free Muffins
Tender! Chewy! And..... *drum roll + loud cymbal* gluten-free muffins that stay soft for days! No more baking disappointment of GF muffins that crumble and dry up after they cool off out of the oven, or muffins that taste like they're "different". It's difficult to tell these are gluten-free at all. Below is a recipe for an apple pie-flavour version. You can switch up the fruit and spices as you wish and make other flavour profiles; I'm thinking of adding raisins and nuts, or adding blueberries and bananas to future batches.
Gluten-Free Apple Pie Muffins
Makes 12 regular size muffins
Grease muffin cups and preheat oven to 350.
Sift together the following:
1 c tapioca flour
3/5 c corn starch
1/4 c + 1 tbsp brown rice flour
2 tbsp guar gum
3-1/2 tbsp egg white powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
In a separate and large bowl stir together:
1 c water
2 tbsp buttermilk powder
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 c melted butter
2 apples, peeled and diced
In another bowl whisk these together until frothy:
1/2 c light brown sugar
1/2 c dark brown sugar
1 egg
Pour the egg mixture into the bowl of apples and liquids. Give it a quick stir. Then add in the flours mixture until combined.
Spoon into greased muffin cups and bake for 30-35 minutes until browned.
Yum!
Have a Seat… If You Can Find It
How fun! Tons and tons of leaves to play in as far as the eye can see! Who knows what kind of buried treasures could lie beneath.
Vancouver Silhouette
The urban landscape of Vancouver city centre backlit by the morning sun.

