WholeSoul

09/04/2025

What's for lunch? This

This incredible discovery from a new vendor at Castle Downs Farmers Market is sure to inspire!
I Found amazing plant-based Ethiopian cuisine from Afrikakoo.
Go show her some love!

The mixed veggie platter exceeded expectations - savory spiced green lentils, tender cabbage and carrot curry, and brown lentils with a perfect berbère flare.
Served with Injera bread, of course!

I had an Ethiopian friend growing up, and her mom would always say “Carrie! Injera is the plate AND the vehicle”

You bet her voice was in my ear the whole time eating this!

10/10. Highly recommend 💚

09/02/2025

Thank you Farm Animal Rescue & Rehoming Movement - FARRM for the beautiful art work 💜

LOVE!!!!

08/29/2025

💚I’m gonna tell you things about NOOCH!!! 💚

VegFest Edmonton
Vegans and Vegetarians of Alberta

08/29/2025

Oops! Got your nose!!!

Come hang out with me at VegFest Edmonton on Saturday 💚

I HAVE SAMPLES!!!!

🍽️🔥 Don’t miss Wholesoul Vegan Kitchen at VegFest Edmonton 2025! Carrie Hooper will be serving up a live cooking demo filled with delicious, nourishing plant-based recipes—plus a sprinkle of humor and maybe even some free samples!
🗓 When: Saturday, August 30 | 1:15PM
📍 Where: Athlone Community Hall, 13010 129 St NW

Come hungry and ready to learn new ways to make vegan food simple, satisfying, and fun!

08/24/2025

✨Imagine ✨

I hope you are all well 💚

07/25/2025

2yrs ago today I wrote this…

🌱Never in my wildest dreams 🌱

Now those dreams are manifesting right before my eyes, and to say I’m grateful and humbled by this experience would be an understatement!
I have met some of the most beautiful humans these last few weeks since starting WholeSoul . Without them this truly blissful reality would’ve just been a dream.

Remember… that what you now have, was once among the things you only hoped for —Epicurus

I’m still here. I’m just behind the scenes for now. Stay tuned!!!

Our wonderful new friend Carrie, came to the "Set Your Table" event last week and she stepped into our circle with strong strides ❤️

Carrie's words captured her experience beautifully:

“Welcome home” were the words this beautiful stranger said to me as she embraced me like I’ve never felt before. Never have I ever experienced such magic and joy the way I did tonight.
Warm embraces with whispers soaked in gratitude.
It did feel like home.
Hearing stories of love and perseverance around a beautifully set dinner table made me feel, that for the first time every thing leading me up to that exact point, was all supposed to happen. We are all on the same journey on different timelines. yet tonight, we aligned. We cried. We laughed. We listened. We sipped tea with our bare feet marinating in the sand.
There are no coincidences. We are all where we need to be.
Thank you Riverside Acres Retreat for the wonderful evening.
I cannot wait to nourish you the best way I know how 🌱

Carrie Hooper is a Culinary Artist and will be once again attending our "Set Your Table" on Aug.3 and will be sharing one of her popular vegan dishes alongside our catered meal ✨️

Thai Lentil Curry with a cilantro Flatbread 🌿

Here is her Culinary page - full of delicious foods and healthy eating tips

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093387288163&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Join us Aug 3rd:

https://www.riversideacres.net/event-details/set-your-table-2

Or "Full Moon Fireside"
Aug 2nd

https://www.riversideacres.net/event-details/full-moon-fireside

12/25/2024

It’s simple, If you love animals, don’t eat them.
Merry Christmas my Friends 🎄

12/08/2024

Ahhhh, the Vegan Holiday Market was a buzz this year!
From skin care to jewelry, fashion and my favorite …FOOD!

First stop was Loma House Vegetarian Express for BBQ buns. Sweet seitan hugged by a Pillowy soft steamed bun. Could I have eaten 18 more, yes. But I had to make room for the others. Those sweet bbq mouthwatering bites barely lasted the 3 steps it took to get to Martina's Vegan House.
Oh yes! I’ve heard about her peanut brittle for a while now… how excited was I to finally get my hands on a batch!
She also had SPICY brittle available but opted for the original. Glad I did… because the kids devoured it on the car ride home. At least I got a nibble, and truth be told, it WAS delicious.
Thank you Martina. I was so nice meeting you.

Around the table we go for another flavor explosion!
Where they claim their “Cigkofte is more than just food – it’s a journey through the rich culinary heritage of Mardin, Turkey. Whether you’re a long-time fan or trying cigkofte for the first time, we promise a delicious experience you won’t forget”
And I won’t, because I bought some… and made a pit stop on the way home for a head of lettuce and a lemon. Thank you Flavorfusion, it was a pleasure meeting you too.

My husband made a bee line for NUTTEA and indulged in the warmth and spice of the hot brew with a dollop of hazelnut whipped cream while my boys ordered themselves enough CHICKUN sandwiches from Odd Burger to eat for the entire weekend, I swear.

Although I didn’t purchase a copy of Brittney Goudreau’s book “I wish”, I just wanted to say how wonderful it is that people like this exist.
Immortalizing the love and bond animals have for each other and advocating for them in a children’s book. It’s important that children know the truth about where their food comes from… especially dairy. Because we all know “Dairy is Scary”

I’ve said this before, that my only regret for going vegan, was not doing it sooner. If not for my health, but for the animals.
You can purchase her book at
Www.brittneygoudreau.com

🎄Happy Holidays Friends 🌱

12/07/2024

One of my favorite holiday treats is Traditional Turkish delight!
Lucky me, this box was gifted to me from my neighbors Ali and his wife!
Did you know that 99.9% of Turkish delight is vegan because it's made with cornflour to thicken the jelly, NOT gelatin.

Gelatin, if you didn’t know is made by extracting collagen from animal parts such as pigs and cows (sometimes fish) and partially breaking the bonds between the proteins in the collagen.
That alone, is just not worth the less than 5 mins of sensory pleasure for me.

Gelatin is a flavorless, colorless, jelly-like substance used in many products, including: marshmallows, puddings, Jell-O, Cosmetics like shampoos and face masks, wine (sorry) and the coatings on vitamins.
Pudding and Marshmallows broke my heart when I started my vegan journey , but lucky for us there are alternatives!
There is ALWAYS an alternative🌱

12/06/2024

Team work makes the dream work🌱

12/06/2024

CONSTIPATED??

Yes, it's possible to experience constipation on a plant-based diet, even though a plant-based diet can generally promote healthy bowel movements. However, other factors can play a role in having a doomed dookie experience like hormonal changes and low moisture intake. Whatever the case …try these!
Real food for thought 🌱

12/04/2024

Not gonna lie, this tastes like sweet potato pie 💚