Sophie MacKenzie // Three Silver Spoons Contributor
Author of the delightful Whole Hearted Eats Sophie is a whole foods and plant-based foods connoisseur. Her cooking encompasses a wide range of styles including vegan, raw, gluten free, and allergy friendly foods. Having worked in numerous vegetarian and organic bakeries and luncheonettes in and around Vancouver Island, she’s a pro at adapting recipes to various nutrition needs.
She’s a lover of autumn, cozy sweaters, the smell of the rain on the foliage, the crackle of wood stoves, and the misty fog that lays over the Pacific.
Autumn is a super special time of the year for me- when the market are overflowing with beautiful kale and squashes, and its the perfect time to go foraging for mushrooms.
Current Favourites Eats:
» Buddha bowl with steamed veggies (lots of kabotcha squash), tempeh, quinoa, and tahini sauce
» Avo toast on spelt sourdough with plenty of chili and lime
» My mum’s oatmeal pancakes with fresh garden berries
In my free time, you will find me
» At the farmers market snagging some fresh produce
» Going on a forest hike or biking in the countryside
» Sitting in my favourite cafe reading a really good book
Favourite place to visit
» I love visiting Tofino, which is really close to where I grew up on Vancouver Island. Its a beautiful spot on there west coast where you can see bears, eagles, and whales. And where the trees are as big as skyscrapers. It’s a very magical and special place full of history and indescribable beauty.
Catch up on Sophie’s latest posts:
Pineapple Gazpacho - During the summer and warmer months, cooking can be a bit of a challenge. Having to stand over a hot stove for hours never seems quite worth it when its 30 degrees outside. While items like salads and smoothies come to mind as summer essentials, we rarely think of soups, but thats about to change....