Posts Tagged ‘vegetarian entertaining’

11/30 Oysters On The Half Full Shell

During our stay in Stuart, Florida we visited the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. The Center is a marine life nature preserve created to encourage compassion and the environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems. We enjoyed a nature trail walk through the mangroves with our guide Bill. We walked and walked until we came to the […]

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11/10 Tandoori Dip

I just got my first real vegan catering gig. The client called and wanted light finger foods for 20 guests  I was able to suggest dishes and create a menu within her price point. It was quite exciting. One of the things I am making is a veg platter with two handcrafted dips. I was […]

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9/8 Vegan Surprise Party

Last night we had  the craziest experience. We were on our way to a gallery opening of a painting exhibit. The party was sponsored by our local Chamber of Commerce. We have attended many business and social events in the past like this one and typically find vegan options are scarce on the appetizer table. […]

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9/5 Happy Meatless Labor Day Monday & Ticket Giveaway

Happy Monday, both of the Meatless and Labor Day variety. Wishing you an enjoyable last day of this long weekend with your friends and family.  Need a last minute veggie dish to pass?  There are plenty of searchable options right here on the Exploits blog for you to find fun ideas for the family gathering, […]

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8/26 Striped Stuffers w/ Black Quinoa

Photo By: S. Duquet Now that I am a tomato aficionado I am always on the lookout for interesting varieties. Last week I found some Heirloom Striped Stuffers and flipped. They were ablaze with color and life. They practically leapt off the table into my market bag.  The Stuffers are unique because they are shaped […]

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8/25 Creamy Basil Pate

I love spreads and dips and I really love having them at the ready for when I need a fast sandwich or snack. This pate can be used for an appetizer, breakfast spread for bagels or savory pancakes or as a quick snack. It is light on ingredients and huge on flavor. It can be […]

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8/5 Chilled Summer Squash and Melon Soup

Image courtesy of Naturallivingmoms.com This has been one of the hottest, most fantastic summers I can remember in a long time. It is hot when I wake up and hot when I get in bed. I absolutely love it. The air is moist and steamy in a way that almost steals your hunger. Chilled soups […]

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8/3 Mt Rainier Lava Cakes

Bake in a 350 degree oven until the tops are slightly domed and shiny and look like a thoroughly cooked brownie.  The insides will remain liquidy. I served ours with Chocolate Obsession vegan ice cream and the anticipation of a child waiting at the locked gates of Disney World. This is one of the most […]

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7/30 Celebrating Chloe

Waiting For Her Guests to Arrive Thursday night we had a soiree to celebrate Chloe’s birthday, she turned three. It was a vegan feast that included hot dogs on the grill, my new favorite Watermelon Gazpacho,  My Big Fat Greek Dip and Dark Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes. Our guests brought vegan delicacies to share and we […]

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7/29 Watermelon Gazpacho

The watermelon chip experience was so amazing that I went right back to the store and purchased another seedless melon to make more. Because I began stock piling melon,  I also decided to create a Watermelon Gazpacho. I have a borderline addiction to watermelon and I crave chilled soups. This Gazpacho is so flavorful and […]

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