Did you know that November is World Vegan Month? Although it’s celebrated worldwide, not many people identify as vegan. However, more people may know about Veganuary, which takes place in January. And you absolutely do not need to be vegan to take part. The holidays are approaching quickly! We thought we’d give you a rundown […]
We’re not against holidays at BReD, but we feel we have a responsibility to educate people on where some traditions come from that we may not be too proud of today. Thanksgiving in the United States (the fourth Thursday in November) originated with a three-day feast in 1621 between the Wampanoag Natives and colonizers who […]
Amidst all the current uncertainty, it can be difficult to see past the doom and gloom. Valentine’s Day, for many a day of joy and love, may seem a bit misplaced this year. But, as Viktor E. Frankl (prominent psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor) once said in his book Man’s Search for Meaning: ““It [does] not […]
It is such a privilege that we can enjoy freshly-roasted coffee beans from the Amazon right here in the mountains of BC, Canada. Putting such a tasty and exotic beverage into a paper to-go cup does simply not do it it justice! Who actually likes the feel of a paper cup on the lips? It […]
Easter is, of course, a Christian tradition; a time when Jesus was said to have died on the cross and been resurrected two days after his burial. It follows the 40-day period of abstinence named Lent. Hot cross buns are spiced sweet buns with dried fruits such as raisins inside and were traditionally made without […]
