'Hello and Welcome' and all that good stuff

Good evening, and welcome to Subarctic Vegetarianism, your one-stop-shop for all of your northern, dietary-restricted needs. We also proudly provide malbec-fueled emotional drivel and discussion of hairy-chested celebrities in compromising situations. Trust me, you're in for a treat.

Hi, I'm Mike, creator or Subarctic Vegetarianism. I'm thrilled to be making a space to share good, healthy, vegetarian recipes, tips on vegetarian living in the land 'North of 60', and with a little luck, land a movie about my life where I am portrayed by Jamie Bamber of Battlestar Galactica (stay away, Meryl Streep). It may, at times, also serve as a space for me to discuss the many joys and woes of life in the Yukon. The ups and downs. Trials and tribulations. While the Yukon is amazing about 98% of the time, having only been here for a year and a half, there is still quite a bit to get used to.

Perhaps a brief introduction is in order. As I said, I have been living in Whitehorse, Yukon, in northern Canada with my boyfriend, David, for about a year and a half. I have an awesome dog (Donjek - see below for the awesomeness), an equally awesome cat (Evil), and a great job doing what I love. Win. I am by no means professionally trained to make food, though do have a deep love for cooking that has, at some points, gotten me through my day. Particularly if I'm cooking with wine. I believe in wholesome, home-cooked meals using organic, sustainable products as often as possible. I believe in sitting down as a family to share a meal (David - I'm looking at you).

While all of my recipes will be vegetarian, I will do my best to throw in a lot of recipes that are acceptable for vegans, diabetics, or for people who require food to be gluten/dairy/yeast-free. I'm so thoughtful. Though, in all seriousness, I do understand how frustrating it can be to live with substantial dietary-restrictions in a location that isn't always able to cater to your needs. Please, if you are searching for some advice, don't hesitate to ask me and I will do my best to give (or find) you the answers you need. Expect a new recipe every couple of days or so. Let me know if you have requests.

I guess that about covers it. I hope you're as excited as I am. I'm also hopped up on brownies (recipe to follow) so it may just be the disaccharides. In any case, I bid you adieu. 

Mike