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Katie is the owner and founder of the sunshine inspired café group, Kokomo Foods. She’s 99% sure she’s on this planet to create, learn and connect with others—through vulnerability, adventure and failure.

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Third Trimester Must-Haves
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Third Trimester Must-Haves

I’ve never been one to search out ‘maternity' specific items, but these are tried and true that I’ve either been using since day one or have become my new best friend in my third trimester.

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Vegan Lasagne *deluxxx*
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Vegan Lasagne *deluxxx*

I’ve been making this for years now—it’s my go to when my people need a little extra love aka new moms, rainy days, etc. Pure love in an oven.

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Kitchen Organizing
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Kitchen Organizing

Over the years, these storage solutions have become the MVPs in our home (sorry, Chris!).

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Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Spoiler Alert—there’s no actual cheese in this soup! But woah, does it bring back that comforting feeling of homemade cheesy soup.

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Vegan Chilaquiles
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Vegan Chilaquiles

This is one of Chris’ favourite foods of all time. A few shortcuts make this an easy one to try at home next weekend!

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Mexican Black Beans
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Mexican Black Beans

Another one of Blanca’s tried and true recipes from her Mexican home kitchen. Now one of my recipe staples!

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Katie’s Kitchen Staples
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Katie’s Kitchen Staples

If you’ve been watching me in my kitchen for years (bless you!), my list of kitchen prep staples will be no surprise to you! These are my tried and true, can’t live without items that I use on the daily.

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Can-o-Chili Mac Hack
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Can-o-Chili Mac Hack

Yes, there’s beer in this chili. And it took me less than 20 min to make. Enjoy!

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Meal Prep: Mediterranean Bowls
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Meal Prep: Mediterranean Bowls

Chris and I are having a moment with our meal prep life. Our trick is to pick a cuisine/theme and make a few key items that can be mixed and matched throughout the week to make bowls, salads, quesadillas, wraps, etc.

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Ok, I’m Ready for Fall
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Ok, I’m Ready for Fall

It seems like everyone but me gets excited for the change in seasons, temperature, lifestyle. I would be happy in perpetual summer. But for now, “365 days of sun” stays in my goals, while I prep for temperature drops and the impending darker days.

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Blanca’s Pickled Red Onions
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Blanca’s Pickled Red Onions

My Mother in Law, Blanca has been making these Jalapeño peno Pickled Onions for us since the day she arrived in Canada from Mexico.

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Garlicky Kale (Whole Foods Copycat)
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Garlicky Kale (Whole Foods Copycat)

If you’ve ever had the famous Garlicky Kale from the Whole Foods deli, you know this isn’t your ordinary kale salad. If it was, I wouldn’t be craving it, writing about it or frankly—eating it.

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Maui Musts
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Maui Musts

Next time you’re in Maui, make sure you visit these vegan-friendly, Katie-approved eateries.

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