I must begin this review with two admissions. The first is that I am not a Vegan eater. The second is that this is only the second vegan restaurant I have eaten at. I thought Plant Matter Kitchen in London Ontario was my first vegan restaurant until one of my readers reminded me of a restaurant review I wrote... Read More
‘Tis the season of fall colours, comfy scarves, hoodie sweaters, fresh autumn air, candy apples, pretty chrysanthemums, hearty veggies sprinkled with brown sugar… and pumpkins! The Healthy, Cucurbitaceae Family The proverbial siblings of cucumbers and melons, pumpkins are fruits that belong to the Cucurbitaceae family. Known more specifically as the Cucurbitaceae Pepo, pumpkins—as we more commonly know them—are winter squashes that: Harvest at maturity Have consumable seeds Have outer shells that aren’t typically eaten Pumpkins not only have a fancy name, but they also have superb health benefits too! Pumpkins are rich in antioxidants—the oranger, the better! Pumpkin seeds are abundant with zinc, vitamin E & healthy oils Pumpkins benefit your vision, skin & immune system Seasonal Selections: PMK’s Fall Harvest Vlog Did you know that the Triamble Pumpkin is…
Passionate vegans. Pathfinders of pure foods. Health conscious. Creative at heart and in taste. Glenn Whitehead and Melanie Wandt, business partners and co-founders of PMK, bring much of what they cook at home into their restaurant on a daily basis. PMK guests are served only the best food. Melanie and Glenn agree that they only serve their guests what they serve their loved ones; if there’s anything they wouldn't serve their family, they wouldn’t serve it at Plant Matter Kitchen. Glenn, Melanie, and their team collaborate day-in and day-out, crafting new recipes and tasty concoctions sure to please their guests. Monday’s Special: Pasta! Every Monday, PMK serves up unique pasta dishes featuring different noodles, sauces, and flavours. Some of the Monday pasta features include: Butternut Squash Ravioli with…
Did you know that “stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts”? It’s true, and it makes perfect sense, since the latter is the ideal remedy for the former. Another fun fact: Today is Dessert Day—yayy! If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then we’ve got what you need—today, everyday, and especially on weekends. Brunch, With A Taste of Sweet Every Saturday we offer guests our regular PMK menu and every Sunday we host a special Brunch, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Our Brunch menu consists of delicious Loaded Potatoes, a health-infused Mega Bowl, a Share Plate for two, and more. Our meals are organic, fresh, healthy, and essential for starting off your Sunday right. But, for those sugar-lovers out there, we’re thinking what you’re thinking… that the best part of brunch is the dessert…
Fall is here! Pumpkins are displayed in storefronts, dew is dancing on windows at dusk, PSLs are brewing around the clock, and scarves are re-emerging as everyone’s go-to accessory. Thanksgiving Dinner Fall also means Thanksgiving, which is just days away! Are you in charge of cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, and more importantly, is it a vegan Thanksgiving meal? The internet is an abundant resource of festive recipes and we’ve gathered some of our favourite dishes that we hope will help plan your meal this year. Anxious over Appetizers? PETA is your go-to source for: Creamy Baked Artichoke Dip “Cheesy” French Bread Hors D’oeuvres Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Muddled over The Main Course? Here are some fulfilling options: Nut Loaf from the Ordinary Vegan Vegan Tofu Quiche from HappyHealthyLife.com Festive Chickpea…
Everyone chooses veganism for personal reasons. WHY VEGANISM Some choose veganism to support animal rights and the dignity of non-human lives; some “go vegan” as an expression of environmentalism and their commitment to preserving our ecological system; some ditch meat and animal byproducts because of the endless health benefits they gain by doing so. It’s for these reasons, and so many more, that veganism means many different things to different people. VEGANS OF PMK From health and wellness to animal justice, veganism resonates differently with everyone who walks through our doors at PMK. For Hillary, veganism is all about taking care of herself, the world, and those who can’t defend themselves. Check out our Vlog to learn all about Hillary’s story. Stay tuned to our Blog for more…
