Tara's Life At Random

My little recipe for life is a cultural exploration blended with colourful inquisition. A dash of writing and a handful of new experiences. A hint of travel and a pinch of creativity. Mix well to get a passionate 30-something girl looking to create life, love and desire to always be inspired.

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#deliciousfood #meatlessmonday #vegetarian #jackfruit #yummy Another Meatless Monday dinner from Barrhaven! Today I cooked up some jackfruit in a homemade Pad Thai sauce. Very delicious, but if I'm being honest I need more peanut flavour next time. Also added some edamame and a yellow bell pepper and some marinated oven baked eggplant then served it over rice vermicelli noodles:) yes sake noodles as last week but i was trying to finish them up :P (at Barrhaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ7NLGWljlB/?igshid=wfg2vb5ps2rk

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Ok.. can't take all the credit here. I used a mix.. this time.. but so yummy!! #deliciousfood Red Lobster style biscuits! #yummy (at Barrhaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ4QcRBFLeZ/?igshid=2y7sr070bucj

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#beets # boursin #vegetarian #delicious #pinkfood Rice noodles in a beet and garlic and fine herb boursin sauce with crushed tomatoes and herbed tofu mixed in then topped with a hit of cilantro. Delicious, nutritious and that's how it's done baby 😉 (at Barrhaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJpNllolxVo/?igshid=yg8i6sb1yyyp

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So excited for tonight's adventures with @squishyattack for a #movienight #girlsnight #roomies #theholiday !!!! Chocolate mousse, Oreo crumbs, cookies and cream ice cream and a Mojito Drink! (at Barrhaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI9hTpaFQ9w/?igshid=1fbdh2jq3ay3x

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So today is Halloween but it's also my roommate's birthday!!!! So we celebrated with a feast of a breakfast, outside and socially distant!! @squishyattack, her father, her BF and I enjoyed a lovely morning breakfast in sunshine and fresh air!! 😀😋 Some foods did not make it into the photo reel specifically but I made: -Eggs🍳🥚 -Bacon🥓 -Hasbrowns with Peppers - Pumpkin Shaped Waffles in Plain and🧇 Pumpkin Spice with Chocolate Chips -Cappuccinos ☕ -Hot Chocolate🍫 -Served OJ and Apple Cider-Served Bananas, Oranges, and Grapes🍌🍊🍇 -A Honey Oat Orange Cake with Dried Currants and Craisins (dried cranberries) and an Orange Glaze (Sunflower design)🎂 -Two Banana Chocolate Chip cakes (the two pumpkin designs - one batter split in two)🍫🍌 -and I ordered cupcakes from @anabiacupcakes to top it all off!🧁 Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween!! 🍫🍬🍭🎃🔮👽👻💀 Happy birthday @squishyattack!! Hope its been a great day!! 🎊🎈🎉🎃💋💕💜🎂👑 (at Barrhaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHB8uCKlG07/?igshid=1obd1anzqryw1

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Another amazing recipe by @susanalsembach and tweaked by me! Penne EVOO Minced Garlic Rosemary Cherry Tomatoes Nutritional Yeast Topped with fresh Basil and a sprinkle of Parmesean So easy. So fresh. So deliciously!! @squishyattack and I loved it very much! 😋 😋 😋 (at Barrhaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG8kNJrFlxW/?igshid=16vmlkzhizn6v

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Cauliflower rice in a spicy tomato sauce for the bed, topped with two pieces of breaded and baked haddock and some tzaziki sauce. So yummy!!!😋😏 (at Barrhaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGkxAPOlMg6/?igshid=7hyb883rsc2s

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Spinach and lentils curry with cilantro and onions over cauliflower rice. Delicious and amazing dinner made by yours truly and enjoyed with @squishyattack and Cosmo! Recipe by @susanalsembach but tweaked a bit as I used cauliflower rice instead of regular rice and no maple syrup. (at Barrhaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGi2hX1FRQx/?igshid=pqzef04smsxo

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So admittedly this is cold, but it is still a PSL! This is my first one of the season and it was sooooooo good! It was just too hot for a hot one but today is colder so I'm thinking i might make another stop ;) Fall is here!!!🍁🍃🍂🎃👻 (at Ottawa, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE7Mb23Fkw-/?igshid=1gjoyqgttvgpw

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Delicious summer salad! - A bed of Microgreens (I think Pea Shoots) - Chickpeas - Tomatoes - Blueberries - Herbed Goat Cheese - Caramelized Onions - Smoked Peach Dressing Soooo good!! (at Непин) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDuCo84l-3k/?igshid=c3p2pjvrvl4f

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So this happened tonight. 😜 It's technically for tomorrow but it's really hot in Ottawa and I have no AC, and normally I can totally manage but I made this tonight because it's cooler at night and having the oven on during the day was definitely a no-go lol.. And even though it's for tomorrow I of course had to sample ;) Sooooooo damn good! Layers of kielbasa, roasted bell peppers, goat cheese, then pasta (pre-sauced in a vodka cream sauce), then another layer of kielbasa and more goat cheese then more Pasta.. Baked for 25 mins... Then topped with Cracker Barrel habanero infused cheese shreds and baked for another 10 to get the perfect melt... (at Ottawa, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAwQsqfl4ko/?igshid=1ajue7zas1k7j

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Pre-workout last night. Super tired. Couldn't stop yawning the entire time!... But I showed up anyways and still did about 35 mins with my trainer Kyle and 30 mins med cardio! #strongwomen #stronggirls #workout #trying #tired #letsgetpumped #adulting (at Anytime Fitness Barrhaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8O2f9ulW3e/?igshid=iq9w65vvz09

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Say hello to my new friend:) His name is Sally. Yes. HIS name is Sally. :P we met on my walk to the bus. We will now meet everyday from here on out. It is the plan. He will uphold his end of the bargain. He promised. #nature #naturephotography #toad #smile #pose (at 1 Centrepointe Drive) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByVF2eRle60/?igshid=1lixqif5677jl

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#centrepointepark (at Centrepointe, Ottawa, Ontario)

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#sunset

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Ottawa skyline from my bus ride yesterday:) #nofilter (at Gatineau, Quebec)

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Ducklings! (at Centrepointe)