One of Sandy’s favorite desserts is carrot cake. I would be more than happy to whip one up for her….especially one as easy as this. The other day I saw a carrot cake mix by Simply Organic and wondered if it would be a flavorful stand-in for a homemade rendition. When I turned the box […]
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Meyer Lemons must be the most magical little citrus bursts on the planet. Ever since we first met, I’ve been enchanted, delighted and surprised by their sweety-tart, lemony-orange exuberance. They provide a brilliant lemon flavor in essence of mandarin orange without the acidity. They can be used in any recipe that calls for lemons and […]
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Happy Meatless Monday. Over the weekend we did a lot of shopping at stores with housewares like Target and Marshall’s. I was struck by how many new baking accoutrements there are. There is a pan for everything from mini tarts to baby bundts. The possibilities are unlimited and it inspires me to explore recipes to […]
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Happy Meatless Monday and decadent dessert day. I love spicy hot chocolate. If ecstasy and passion could have a taste…this would be it. The heat and the bitter, the slightly sweet. Then I thought, take the heat and make it cold….like life and passion and lusty things. I give to you the most sensory pleasing […]
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Wake Up Weekend introduced us to the bestselling author, chef, food justice activist and charming foodie, Bryant Terry. You may recognize his name from Vegan Soul Kitchen, Grub or the brand new book, The Inspired Vegan. His latest cookbook debuted at Wake Up Weekend during his presentation with an afterglow and book signing afterward….all of […]
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I needed to make a dessert for our Meatless Meals To-Go clients in a quick way. I wanted it to be exciting and light, with very little or no sugar. This is what I came up with. It is the easiest and most alluring chocolate pudding I have ever had. This is the perfect dessert […]
Tags: compassionate eating, dairy free, ENgine 2 friendly recipe, going veg, plant based diet, tofu pudding, vegan dark chocolate orange pudding, vegan dark chocolate pudding, vegan dessert, vegan experience, vegan recipe, vegan wannabe
Happy Winter Solstice. To honor light, darkness and Yule logs burning brightly all over the world…..I give you Spicy Dark Chocolate Bundles. They are dark chocolate smothered, hearty pretzels dusted with either cayenne pepper or black pepper and cinnamon. They are dark, spicy, sweet and rich. They have captured the warmth of a crackling winter […]
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When I was little my mom would make pecan tarts for the holidays. They were like miniature pecan pies that I could hold in my hand. The shells were crumbly, slightly salty and the most buttery thing I had ever experienced. The filling was sweet and crunchy with caramelized edges. Because each one was a […]
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I am delighted to announce our first four winners for the Seven Gifts of Gratitude Giveaway. Congratulations Avari, Mary Louise, Nik and Isabella, you have all won magnificent prizes. Because I was not able to post while we were away and I have three additional prizes to give away, I am extending the contest through […]
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Thank you for all of your thoughtful comments and cookbook adoring insights. I enjoyed reading them very much. Congratulations Sarah G. you were randomly selected as our cookbook winner. It is a very cool book and I hope you enjoy it. I love all things pumpkin. I especially enjoy the marriage of pumpkin and pecan. […]
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