Mmmm. Chocolate cake. It’s so yummy! Made with avocado? Yes. Truly vegan? Yes! Do you remember your first chocolate cake? I don’t remember my very first time – but I’m sure it involved a little uneasiness as I struggled with my inner self deciding if I wanted to do vanilla again or go [...]
Valentine’s Day. Happy Valentine’s Day to you. The giant Hallmark holiday strikes again. We will be celebrating tomorrow with dinner and friends, but I decided to make a little treat to celebrate today. Instead of having my husband spend $60 or more getting vegan chocolate shipped or flowers for the same amount that will die [...]
Whoever said everything is better as a mini was slightly delusional. Me, I like things full sized. Minis just give me more of a reason to eat more, and then I feel über guilty later. With that said, these are some ultra delicious minis. And, I made them vegan. Double plus.
Why are we so intimidated by a “Vegan Thanksgiving”? Maybe because the very thought of the holiday brings on memories of turkey, ham and roasts? Desserts are filled with sugar, eggs and butter? Yeah, those are just a couple of reasons. But who says that a vegan Thanksgiving can’t be delicious and satisfying? Non-vegans, that’s [...]
My favorite cheesecake ever is from Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant. It has been a long time since I have had it – about 7 years, but it is that memorable. Light, not dense, ricotta cheesecake. Truth be told, I used to work there, and I still turn to some of their recipes when I want to [...]
You know those movies that make you feel good inside? You laugh, you definitely cry (a good cry), you want to be a part of the portrayed family. That is the epitome of “Because I Said So“. Total chick flick, totally predictable, got a 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and will never be critically acclaimed, but [...]
Is your vanilla ice cream lonely? Hanging out in the freezer waiting to be paired with something spectacular? Introducing a Berry Cherry Crisp. When this month’s Kitchen Bootcamp featured crisps, cobblers and fruit desserts, I knew I had to participate! There is nothing I like more than a crisp, and the more topping the better. [...]
I have dreams at night. Dreams of a functional kitchen. I know. Sounds crazy doesn’t it? I dream of being able to cook again – the way I want to. I am still living in a small apartment with most of my kitchen items in boxes. In case you have been wondering, there is not [...]
Insane. Dangerous. Insanely dangerous. That is all I could come up with to describe these muffins. But really, what constitutes a muffin? What makes this different than a cupcake? Because that is how I justify eating more than my fare share of these in one sitting. I know there can’t really be a big difference, [...]
