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Gardening With The Cake Mama

April 16, 2021 by Izabela

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Best 5 Things I’ve Done For Me in 2021

January 25, 2021 by Izabela

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DIY: How To Use Your Garden Herbs 3 Different Ways

September 19, 2020 by Izabela

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When In Wine Country: An Okanagan Guide to Vegan Wines

August 29, 2020 by Izabela

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My Top 5 Beers for #NationalBeerDay!

April 7, 2020 by Izabela

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Moving to Kelowna: A 6 Month Review

January 7, 2020 by Izabela

Family time is where it’s at! We are slowly chip

<img src="https://thecakemama.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Family time is where it’s at! We are slowly chipping away at our fall bucket list- yesterday we checked off TWO! Watched Halloweentown and made caramel apples. 🎃🍏😋 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have a great recipe for vegan caramel sauce that I’ll share with you soon! We have permanent retainers and braces in our household so we actually prefer a deconstructed caramel apple to save our teeth. 😂👵🏼👴🏽🦷 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are you up to today? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #fallweekends #familytime #lazysundays">

Family time is where it’s at! We are slowly chipping away at our fall bucket list- yesterday we checked off TWO! Watched Halloweentown and made caramel apples. 🎃🍏😋
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I have a great recipe for vegan caramel sauce that I’ll share with you soon! We have permanent retainers and braces in our household so we actually prefer a deconstructed caramel apple to save our teeth. 😂👵🏼👴🏽🦷
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What are you up to today?
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#fallweekends
#familytime
#lazysundays

Inspired by my love of dainty and sweet jewelry wi

<img src="https://thecakemama.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Inspired by my love of dainty and sweet jewelry with a little *POP* I present you the IZABELA necklace in collaboration with @lavenderrandgrace! ✨😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This piece is so versatile, it can be an everyday necklace to add a touch of pretty around your neck OR layered with other necklaces to create a statement! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am so proud to be a part of the LOCAL LOVE collection among some pretty amazingly talented women! The collection launches 10|22 - mark your calendars! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #locallove #goldfilled #necklacelover #daintyjewelry #goldfillednecklace #everydayjewelry #simplestyle #mamastyle #lavenderrandgrace">

Inspired by my love of dainty and sweet jewelry with a little *POP* I present you the IZABELA necklace in collaboration with @lavenderrandgrace! ✨😍
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This piece is so versatile, it can be an everyday necklace to add a touch of pretty around your neck OR layered with other necklaces to create a statement!
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I am so proud to be a part of the LOCAL LOVE collection among some pretty amazingly talented women! The collection launches 10|22 - mark your calendars!
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#locallove #goldfilled #necklacelover #daintyjewelry #goldfillednecklace #everydayjewelry #simplestyle #mamastyle #lavenderrandgrace

It's #NationalDessertDay and in true October fashi

<img src="https://thecakemama.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="It's #NationalDessertDay and in true October fashion, I had to make a delicious Vegan Pumpkin Sheet Cake! It’s topped with cream-cheese style icing made with @violifeca 's Creamy Original spread! 🎃☁️😋 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is a great way to incorporate a popular flavour of the season with a creamy topping. Who said #spookyszn can't be sweet!? Dare to go dairy-free and be sure to save this recipe! #madewithviolife #myviolife #violifecanada #dairyfreedare ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Recipe: Pumpkin Cake 1/2 cup soy milk 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar 1.5 cups pumpkin pie filling 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1.5 cups flour Cream Cheese Style Icing 1/2 container of @violifeca original creamy, softened 3 cups icing sugar ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Method: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper. 2. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and soy and allow to stand and sour. 3. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients except for the flour. 4. Alternate adding flour and milk until a batter is formed. 5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. 6. In another bowl, whisk together the Violife original creamy with icing sugar until no lumps are present. 7. Spread icing on the top of the cake and enjoy immediately. Store remaining cake in the fridge. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #october #octoberrecipes #fallrecipes #halloween #halloweenrecipes #spookyseason #halloweendesserts #pumpkin #pumpkindessert">

It's #NationalDessertDay and in true October fashion, I had to make a delicious Vegan Pumpkin Sheet Cake! It’s topped with cream-cheese style icing made with @violifeca 's Creamy Original spread! 🎃☁️😋
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This is a great way to incorporate a popular flavour of the season with a creamy topping. Who said #spookyszn can't be sweet!? Dare to go dairy-free and be sure to save this recipe!
#madewithviolife
#myviolife
#violifecanada
#dairyfreedare
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Recipe:
Pumpkin Cake
1/2 cup soy milk
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1.5 cups pumpkin pie filling
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1.5 cups flour
Cream Cheese Style Icing
1/2 container of @violifeca original creamy, softened
3 cups icing sugar
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Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and soy and allow to stand and sour.
3. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients except for the flour.
4. Alternate adding flour and milk until a batter is formed.
5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
6. In another bowl, whisk together the Violife original creamy with icing sugar until no lumps are present.
7. Spread icing on the top of the cake and enjoy immediately. Store remaining cake in the fridge.
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#october #octoberrecipes #fallrecipes #halloween #halloweenrecipes #spookyseason #halloweendesserts #pumpkin #pumpkindessert

Has paring wines with plant based meals got you st

<img src="https://thecakemama.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Has paring wines with plant based meals got you stumped? 🤔🍷🥗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Learn how with the latest cookbook by the @thesocialherbivore! It is chalk full of recipes and the right types of wine to enjoy them with and I’m excited to be giving away an amazing prize pack in celebration! 🎉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s included: - The Cake Mama Dress Apron - The Social Herbivore Cookbook - Assortment of Vegan Cheese by Violife - Wines from La Stella, Tantalus and Le Vieux Pin ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tune into our live tonight at 6PM PST / 9PM EST as we chat all about the book and how to pair these particular wines and more with food! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To enter: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Like this post! 2. Follow @the.cake.mama @socialherbivore @violifeca @tantaluswine @levieuxpin @lastellawinery 3. Tag a friend who might be interested in entering! 4. BONUS - comment with something you learned from our LIVE! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Winner will be announced on Saturday October 16. Winner must be 19+ to participate and live in British Columbia. Not sponsored by Instagram. We will never ask you for payment information. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #veganfoodandwinepairings #winepairings #veganwine #veganrecipes">

Has paring wines with plant based meals got you stumped? 🤔🍷🥗
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Learn how with the latest cookbook by the @thesocialherbivore! It is chalk full of recipes and the right types of wine to enjoy them with and I’m excited to be giving away an amazing prize pack in celebration! 🎉
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What’s included:
- The Cake Mama Dress Apron
- The Social Herbivore Cookbook
- Assortment of Vegan Cheese by Violife
- Wines from La Stella, Tantalus and Le Vieux Pin
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Tune into our live tonight at 6PM PST / 9PM EST as we chat all about the book and how to pair these particular wines and more with food!
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To enter:
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1. Like this post!
2. Follow @the.cake.mama @socialherbivore @violifeca @tantaluswine @levieuxpin @lastellawinery
3. Tag a friend who might be interested in entering!
4. BONUS - comment with something you learned from our LIVE!
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Winner will be announced on Saturday October 16. Winner must be 19+ to participate and live in British Columbia. Not sponsored by Instagram. We will never ask you for payment information.
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#veganfoodandwinepairings
#winepairings
#veganwine
#veganrecipes

#ad Bring a taste of summer into your fall with th

<img src="https://thecakemama.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="#ad Bring a taste of summer into your fall with these homemade strawberry pastry tarts made with California strawberries! 🍓🥧 @castrawberries These pastry tarts remind me of my childhood and I love that I can use fresh strawberries to recreate this classic breakfast or dessert! 🍓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ California strawberries are in peak season and readily available right now (even better, this is when local strawberries are no longer in season!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Find other delicious recipes featuring California Strawberries at californiastrawberries.com. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #CaliforniaStrawberries #TasteofSummerwithCAStrawberries #CAStrawberriesFallForATasteofSummer #FallingForSummer ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Filling 2 cups strawberries 3 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp water ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pastry Dough 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp sugar 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup ice cold water 1 tbsp vinegar ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Glaze 1 cup icing sugar 1-2 tbsp strawberry filling ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Instructions continued in the comments!">

#ad Bring a taste of summer into your fall with these homemade strawberry pastry tarts made with California strawberries! 🍓🥧 @castrawberries
These pastry tarts remind me of my childhood and I love that I can use fresh strawberries to recreate this classic breakfast or dessert! 🍓
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California strawberries are in peak season and readily available right now (even better, this is when local strawberries are no longer in season!)
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Find other delicious recipes featuring California Strawberries at californiastrawberries.com.
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#CaliforniaStrawberries #TasteofSummerwithCAStrawberries #CAStrawberriesFallForATasteofSummer #FallingForSummer
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Filling
2 cups strawberries
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
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Pastry Dough
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup ice cold water
1 tbsp vinegar
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Glaze
1 cup icing sugar
1-2 tbsp strawberry filling
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Instructions continued in the comments!

Today 15 years ago you were born and you made me a

<img src="https://thecakemama.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Today 15 years ago you were born and you made me a mom- a title I hold so dear to my heart. You were there as we navigated being the young parents fumbling our way through it to being the best big sister to your two younger siblings and now *almost* old enough to be come our designated driver. 😂🚙 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love you Emma- for everything you are and everything you will become. You are a bright, talented, emotional, loving young lady with big dreams and every opportunity to chase them. Here’s to 15 years earth side - looking forward to what this year will bring you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Love Mom. 🤍 @em_depaz ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #happybirthday #quincenara #15thbirthday">

Today 15 years ago you were born and you made me a mom- a title I hold so dear to my heart. You were there as we navigated being the young parents fumbling our way through it to being the best big sister to your two younger siblings and now *almost* old enough to be come our designated driver. 😂🚙
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I love you Emma- for everything you are and everything you will become. You are a bright, talented, emotional, loving young lady with big dreams and every opportunity to chase them. Here’s to 15 years earth side - looking forward to what this year will bring you!
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Love Mom. 🤍 @em_depaz
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#happybirthday
#quincenara
#15thbirthday

Happy Harvest friends! 🌻 Grateful for family, f

<img src="https://thecakemama.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Happy Harvest friends! 🌻 Grateful for family, friends, good health and all the blessings this year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend spent with the ones you love! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #happyharvest #sunflowercake #fallcake #happysunday">

Happy Harvest friends! 🌻 Grateful for family, friends, good health and all the blessings this year.
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I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend spent with the ones you love!
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#happyharvest
#sunflowercake
#fallcake
#happysunday

My #perfetto moment is sneaking away some time to

<img src="https://thecakemama.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="My #perfetto moment is sneaking away some time to enjoy a nice hot cup of coffee while I read or journal. The biggest baking season is upon me and with my DeLonghi Dinamica Plus, I have my own personal barista that can make just about anything I’m in the mood for. From a classic cup of coffee to a foamy cappuccino, I can always count on a Perfetto moment with DeLonghi! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @delonghi.na #perfetto #espressomaderight #delonghipartner">

My #perfetto moment is sneaking away some time to enjoy a nice hot cup of coffee while I read or journal. The biggest baking season is upon me and with my DeLonghi Dinamica Plus, I have my own personal barista that can make just about anything I’m in the mood for. From a classic cup of coffee to a foamy cappuccino, I can always count on a Perfetto moment with DeLonghi!
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@delonghi.na
#perfetto
#espressomaderight
#delonghipartner

<img src="https://thecakemama.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="About last night… 😍😍😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who got a pumpkin cake jar yesterday?! Weren’t they SOOOO good!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thanksgiving #pumpkincookies">

About last night… 😍😍😍
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Who got a pumpkin cake jar yesterday?! Weren’t they SOOOO good!!!
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#thanksgiving
#pumpkincookies

What a dream! ✨ Thank you to our vendors for ano

<img src="https://thecakemama.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="What a dream! ✨ Thank you to our vendors for another amazing night of shopping and supporting local! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Kayla and I have been envisioning this exact feeling and experience in our minds for years- to see it come to life like this and have so many of you give us such wonderful feedback makes all the hard work we do to curate the perfect market so worth it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Special thanks to the Bliss Team - @btrothy @rolothon @harrisonmendel for helping us put this night together! 😘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And thank you for the @mamasformamas team and @jillian.harris for pulling off such an amazing add on to the night!! 😘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Can’t wait for the next one! If you want to be kept in the loop- head over to @the.blissmarket to subscribe to our email list! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #blissmarket #blissmarketfallharvest #kelownashopping #shoplocal #supportsmallshops ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀">

What a dream! ✨ Thank you to our vendors for another amazing night of shopping and supporting local!
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Kayla and I have been envisioning this exact feeling and experience in our minds for years- to see it come to life like this and have so many of you give us such wonderful feedback makes all the hard work we do to curate the perfect market so worth it!
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Special thanks to the Bliss Team - @btrothy @rolothon @harrisonmendel for helping us put this night together! 😘
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And thank you for the @mamasformamas team and @jillian.harris for pulling off such an amazing add on to the night!! 😘
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Can’t wait for the next one! If you want to be kept in the loop- head over to @the.blissmarket to subscribe to our email list!
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#blissmarket
#blissmarketfallharvest
#kelownashopping
#shoplocal
#supportsmallshops
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