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Plant Based Pumpkin Recipes to Try This Fall {Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free} | Recipe Roundup featuring Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oat Breakfast Bowls, Plant Based Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites, Gluten Free Pumpkin Turmeric Muffins, Gluten Free Mapled Pumpkin Chai Bread and a Spicy Pumpkin Persimmon Smoothie | Easy Vegan Pumpkin Recipes | Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Recipes | Vegan Pumpkin Snacks | The best plant based pumpkin recipes | Calgary Plant Based Food Blogger // JustineCelina.com
Baking, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Dessert & Treats, Fall, Food, Garden, Gluten Free, Roundups, Smoothies & Juices, Vegan, Vegetarian

5 PLANT BASED PUMPKIN RECIPES TO TRY THIS FALL {Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free}


Who else is totally pumpkin obsessed? With the height of pumpkin season upon us, I’m excited to bring you a roundup of 5 Plant Based Pumpkin Recipes to Try This Fall! Each October here at JustineCelina, my pumpkin recipes begin trending — so I thought it was the perfect time to round them all up in one post for easy browsing reference (complete with a Pinterest friendly graphic!). This year our Country Garden produced a whopping 55 pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and varieties — and you can bet I’ve been cooking, baking and recipe making with the abundance. If you love pumpkin as much as I do and you’re looking for some fresh, delicious, plant based recipe ideas, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re making pumpkin purée from scratch (I have a post explaining exactly how I do it!), using a quality canned variety or roasting it up to use in savoury applications — I’ve got you covered! 

With Canadian Thanksgiving and Halloween just around the corner, this versatile gourd abounds at every patch, local grocer and farmers market as we eagerly bring them into our homes. If you’ve got some extra pumpkin to use up or are simply in search of healthy, easy and nourishing recipes, this roundup is for you! Inside, you’ll find all sorts of pumpkin-laden goodness in the form of Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oat Breakfast Bowls, Plant Based Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites, Gluten Free Pumpkin Turmeric Muffins, Gluten Free Mapled Pumpkin Chai Bread and a Spicy Pumpkin Persimmon Smoothie. Of course, I’m always working on something new (I may or may not have 12 pumpkin recipes currently in development!) — so this post will be updated periodically as new content publishes. As always, each recipe featured is free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar for those of us with allergies and intolerances (along with ingredient substitution suggestions if you don’t have these dietary requirements). I invite you to slip into a cozy sweater, preheat your oven and join me for some quintessentially October pumpkin recipe inspiration! 

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Cinnamon Raisin Zucchini Bread {Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free} | Freshly baked, sliced Zucchini Bread on a wooden serving board surrounded by squash blossoms, cinnamon sticks and cloves | Moist Zucchini Bread Recipe | Easy Cinnamon Raisin Loaf | Best Baking Recipes for Overgrown Garden Zucchini | Zucchini Bread Cake | Healthy Cinnamon Zucchini Bread | What to do with large zucchini | Zucchini Bread with Crispy Top | Calgary Plant Based Food Blogger // JustineCelina.com
Baking, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Dessert & Treats, Food, Garden, Gluten Free, Summer, Vegetarian

CINNAMON RAISIN ZUCCHINI BREAD {Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free}


Friends, I’m absolutely thrilled to bring you my first recipe incorporating produce from our very own Country Garden today! While I took a hiatus from publishing new recipes here at JustineCelina, you better believe I continued my testing and development process offline — and I’m returning to these pages more inspired than ever. You see, back in 2020 my amazing Mom and I embarked on the journey of planting our first (pandemic) garden — something we’d always wanted to do, but seemingly never had time for. Fast forward to summer 2022 and we’ve been fortunate to experience 3 successful gardening seasons full of getting our hands dirty, growing food from seed, enjoying abundant harvests, cooking, baking and recipe making! It brings me great joy to to begin sharing scenes and snippets from our idillic Alberta garden — along with a plethora of fresh, thoroughly tested, plant based, garden-to-table recipes!

Naturally, I wanted my introductory garden-inspired recipe to be a cherished family favourite that I’ve completely revamped to be free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar for those of us with allergies and intolerances — Cinnamon Raisin Zucchini Bread! Deceptively decadent and ultra moist, this comforting, veggie-centric, gently spiced loaf incorporates 2 full cups of zucchini — my absolute favourite way to put overgrown garden goodies to good use. Elevated pantry staples of gluten free flour, golden cane sugar, free range eggs, extra virgin olive oil, oat milk and pure vanilla extract combine with shredded (fresh or frozen) zucchini, sultana raisins, a kiss of cinnamon and a dash of cloves to create a rich, caramelly loaf with a streuselly top. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee for a nourishing breakfast, or as a satiating afternoon snack alongside herbal tea to fuel your day with plant powered energy! 

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DIGITAL BLOOMS DECEMBER 2021 | DECEMBER DIGITAL BLOOMS ROUNDUP | 11 FREE DESKTOP WALLPAPERS | The Best of Justine Celina’s December Digital Blooms | Best 2021 Free Tech Wallpapers | Best Holiday Desktop Backgrounds | Desktop backgrounds December 2021 | Floral Wallpaper Blog | Free Computer Wallpapers | December Flower Wallpaper | Holiday Flower Wallpaper | Free Floral Wallpapers | Free Winter Flower and Foliage Wallpapers | Calgary Creative Lifestyle Blogger // JustineCelina.com
Create, Digital Blooms, Dwell, Fall, Flowers, Living Room, Roundups

DECEMBER DIGITAL BLOOMS ROUNDUP | 11 FREE TECH WALLPAPERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS + MY 500TH POST!


With the festive season officially upon us, I’m thrilled to be back with my December Digital Blooms Roundup — featuring 11 free wallpapers for your computer, tablet or phone! I invite you to join me in welcoming winter with a fresh selection of seasonal flowers and whimsical, holiday inspired designs. The final DIGITAL BLOOMS roundup of 2021 showcases a beautifully curated collection of my all time favourite December tech wallpapers created to infuse a bit of holiday spirit onto the background of your computer, tablet or phone — all month long! 

Deck your tech with a joyful touch this holiday season with a seasonal tech wallpaper featuring a festive medley of classic and unconventional winter blooms, greenery and foliage — including Anenomies, Asclepias, Astilbe, Astrantia, Blushing Bride Proteas, Brunia, Carolina Saphire, Cedar, Delano Chrysanthemums, Eucalyptus pods, Grevillea, Hypericum, Knifeblade Acacia, Liqustrom, Magnolia Leaves, Pampas Grass, Photina, Pine, Privet Berries, Ranunculus, Red Ironbark Eucalyptus, Ruby Silk Grass, Sedum, Star Anise and Spray Roses, along with foraged vines and twigs. Wishing you all a healthy, happy and joyous holiday season!

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Ultimate Holiday Inspiration Roundup | 30 creative, fun and easy fashion, beauty, fragrance, entertaining, food, cocktail, decor and DIY ideas to inspire your 2021 holiday season | Holiday Ideas 2021 | Holiday Ideas 2021 | Quarantine Christmas Ideas | 2021 Christmas Crafts | Holiday Beauty 2021 | Holiday 2021 Recipes | Holiday 2021 Cocktails | Christmas 2021 Outfit Ideas | Creative 2021 Christmas Ideas | Best Holiday Ideas Blog | Calgary Lifestyle Blogger // JustineCelina.com
Beauty, DIY, Dwell, Entertain, Fashion, Flowers, Food, Fragrance, Makeup, Occasions, Roundups, Wine & Cocktails, Winter

ULTIMATE HOLIDAY INSPIRATION ROUNDUP


In preparation for the holidays each year, I relish in the process of pouring over all the festive content I’ve created here at JustineCelina over the course of my blogging career to get inspired (now 30 posts and counting!). With each year that passes, it seems holiday content begins trending earlier than ever — so I thought it was the perfect time to compile this Ultimate Holiday Inspiration Roundup post, featuring a collection of my favourite holiday-themed posts across categories, for easy browsing reference! I’m committed to finding joy, continuing to create and make things beautiful, embracing new traditions and making new memories — and I hope I can inspire you to do the same. If you’re looking for creative, fun and attainable ideas to inspire you to eat, drink, DIY, decorate, entertain, dress and glam in style this holiday season, you’ve come to the right place!

Whether you’re in search of modern decor ideas, casual holiday-at-home outfit ideas, how to choose the perfect red lip, gift ideas for the ladies in your life, easy cocktails or plant-based festive recipes, simple DIY projects, flower arranging tips, or entertaining inspiration for 2 – 4, I’ve got you covered! You know the drill — put on your coziest robe, pour yourself a delicious glass of your favourite festive libation (may I suggest my Homemade Dairy Free Coconut Rum Eggnog?) and cozy up with me to celebrate the holidays JustineCelina style. Cheers to a happy, healthy and joyous holiday season!

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DIGITAL BLOOMS NOVEMBER 2021 | NOVEMBER DIGITAL BLOOMS ROUNDUP | 11 FREE DESKTOP WALLPAPERS | The Best of Justine Celina’s November Digital Blooms | Best 2021 Free Tech Wallpapers | Best Fall/Winter Desktop Backgrounds | Desktop backgrounds November 2021 | Floral Wallpaper Blog | Free Computer Wallpapers | November Flower Wallpaper | Fall/Autumn Flower Wallpaper | Free Floral Wallpapers | Free Fall Flower and Foliage Wallpapers | Calgary Creative Lifestyle Blogger // JustineCelina.com
Create, Digital Blooms, Dwell, Fall, Flowers, Living Room, Roundups

NOVEMBER DIGITAL BLOOMS | 11 FREE TECH WALLPAPERS


Flower lovers, welcome back for my November Digital Blooms Roundup — featuring 11 Free Tech Wallpapers inspired by stunning seasonal beauty! You may have noticed things have been a bit more quiet than usual here on the blog for the past couple of months as I’ve been busy working away BTS on an exciting (and massive!) project I can’t wait to share with you very soon. That said, I wanted to publish this fall inspired DIGITAL BLOOMS roundup before it goes live! As always, thank you for your continued readership and support through JustineCelina‘s various phases and transitions — it truly means the world to me. I assure you, the best is yet to come!

Today I’m elated to share this selection of autumnal tech wallpapers featuring a stunning array of quintessential fall flowers, foliage and foraged ingredients — including Agonis, Asclepias, Amaranthus, Banksia, Black Birc, Bittersweet, Celosia, Chrysanthemum Poms, Commercial Mums, Continus, Crocosmia Pods, Coral Fern, Echinacea Pods, Euphorbia, Gooseberries, Heucheria, Ilex berries, King Protea, Liqustrom, Nandina, Solidago, Ornamental White Pumpkins and Squash, Panda Anemones, Pin Cushions, Sedum, Stirlingia, Snowberries, Safari Sunset Leucodendron, Seeded, Baby and Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, Mums, Thrytptomene, Wild Asparagus and Zinnias. Give your tech a cozy, autumn-inspired makeover this season with one of my floral tech wallpapers and enjoy the fleeting beauty of fall on the background of your computer, tablet, or phone all month long!

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20+ Favourite Plant Based Fall Recipes | The Best Healthy, Plant Based Recipes for Fall 2021 | Plant Based Recipes on a Budget | Plant Based Dinner Recipes for Beginners | Whole Food Plant Based Recipes | Vegan Fall Recipe Ideas | The Best Refined Sugar Free Fall Cocktails | Autumn Recipes Vegetarian | Vegan Gluten-Free Fall Recipes | September Vegetarian Recipes | Extensively Tested Plant Based Recipes | Calgary Plant Based Whole Food and Lifestyle Blogger // JustineCelina.com
Appies & Sides, Baking, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Dessert & Treats, Dinner, Fall, Food, Garden, Gluten Free, Lunch, Roundups, Salads & Bowls, Smoothies & Juices, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine & Cocktails

20+ FAVOURITE PLANT BASED FALL RECIPES


Autumn is definitely approaching here on the Alberta prairies! The leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping and I find myself craving all things warm, cozy and comforting. This transitional time of year is also my favourite for gorgeous, seasonal produce — and I’ve spent the past couple of weeks pouring over my RECIPE archives, adding our most loved fall recipes to the menu! If you follow along with my socials you’ve likely seen these delicious seasonal dishes trickle into my feeds, but I wanted to round up my 20+ Favourite Plant Based Fall Recipes for you here at JustineCelina for easy reference. It’s been so much fun taking a walk down memory lane and digging up my old recipes (and old, pre-professional photos!) to appreciate just how far I’ve come on my blogging and recipe development journey over the past 6 and a half years! And what a delicious ride it’s been.

While I’m always working on something new, I’ve also published so many incredible recipes over the years. Today I’ve scoured my virtual recipe box to share the very best of the season with you — I’ve rounded up my all-time-favourite fall recipes across culinary categories, from breakfast through happy hour! As always, my recipes are simple, seasonal, free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar and and packed full of  fresh, nourishing ingredients — perfect to make after a weekend grocery run or trip to the farmer’s market! These whole food dishes are also budget friendly, with many yielding large batches (perfect for families, fall meal prep or batch cooking and freezing!). If you’re looking for some fresh, veggie-centric culinary inspiration as we transition into fall, you’ve come to the right place. From my kitchen to yours, I hope this roundup of tested-till-perfect, plant based fall eats (and drinks!) inspires you enjoy autumn in all its abundance!

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How to Create a Lilac Bouquet | An oversized lilac bouquet and a pair of clippers on a white coffee table in JustineCelina’s light and airy mid century meets boho modern living room | DIY Lilac Flower Arrangement | How to Forage Lilacs | How to Prolong Lilac Vase Life | How to Arrange Lilacs | Fresh Lilac Flower Bouquet | Extremely Pretty Lilac Arrangement | Purple Lilac Arrangement | How to Cut Lilacs from a tree or bush | Calgary Creative Lifestyle Blogger // JustineCelina.com
Create, DIY, Dwell, Flower Arranging, Flower Education, Flowers, Living Room, Summer

HOW TO CREATE A LILAC BOUQUET


Lilac season is upon us once again here on the Alberta prairies — and I absolutely adore these magical, fleeting few weeks! So, I thought it was the perfect time to revitalize this ancient post in my FLOWER ARRANGING series about How to Create a Lilac Bouquet (originally published 5 years ago!) with some fresh images and content. Over the past 5 years I’ve learned a lot about flowers, urban foraging and how to work with lilacs and I’m thrilled to share my updated knowledge, along with step-by-step instructions on exactly how I created this ultra dreamy, oversized lilac arrangement for our coffee table! We’re fortunate to have 2 abundant lilac trees on the vacant lot behind our apartment and each year, I look forward to early June when I pop over with my tote bag and clippers in tow to forage some fresh lilac branches (with permission, of course!) for various projects and recipes!

No matter the weather, I’m always looking for creative ways to bring the outside in — and lilac season is the perfect opportunity to preserve late spring’s beauty while adding a splash of colour and intoxicating scent to your space. Not only are these lavender hued blossoms absolutely gorgeous, they’re also free making it simple and accessible to create a no cost arrangement for your home to welcome summer’s arrival. Whether you’d like to learn more about lilacs, brush up on urban foraging, or stopped by for tips on how to arrange lilac branches to create a beautiful bouquet and that lasts as long as possible, you’ve come to the right place — pour yourself a glass of crisp rosé and take a seat in my Living Room as I share some serious lilac knowledge! 

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