I’m still here! It’s been a typically crazy May and June and I’ve been nursing a knee injury with loads of PT so I don’t totally embarrass myself in my August triathlon. I’ve been cooking, creating and taking photos but haven’t spent time editing or writing too much. Somehow I found some time to breathe … Continue reading
Lemon Lavender Olive Oil Cake
Yay! Lemon cake Take 2 was a hit! This time around I chose to work from Chef Chloe’s Lemon Olive Oil Cake recipe since I had almost everything on hand and loved that the recipe lacked refined sugar – bonus! I went in skeptical after my last lemon cake disaster and made sure to warn … Continue reading
Virtual Vegan Potluck: Cinnamon Plantains
Welcome to the May 2013 Virtual Vegan Potluck! 169 bloggers from around the world sharing vegan recipes – what could be more yum?! I’m happy to be participating, although truth be told I intended to wow you with a fabulous dish I learned how to make in cooking school in China. But life got … Continue reading
Recipe Review: Chickpea Flour Omelets
When I saw this recipe for Chickpea Flour Omelets on FatFree Vegan Kitchen, I immediately pinned it and put gram flour and black salt on my shopping list. I’ve never used either and I love trying new ingredients. Yes, I’m a little geeky that way. I’m also looking for unique meal ideas and recipes … Continue reading
Basics: Tofu Sour Cream
Here we go! One of the basic recipes I promised for those who are new to veganism or being non-dairy, or for those who are tired of paying too much for less than mediocre processed fake sour cream. About 15 years ago, I was plagued with horrible sinus congestion/pain. It was so bad that prescription … Continue reading
Healthy (Yes!) Banana Bread
Love banana bread? Make this now. Seriously. I was feeling a bit skittish about baking again after my big birthday baking fail, but needed a simple dessert for a cookout this weekend and I had 4 super ripe bananas staring at me. Since I continuously battle sugar addition, I made this recipe – no refined … Continue reading
Ode to an Icon
An icon to me, anyway, presented here in humble form. When I first started consciously reducing my meat consumption, portobella mushrooms became a staple. We’ve always grilled a lot and I found portobellas to be a hearty sub for steak, burgers and one day, about 10 years ago, I added leftover marinara, fresh herbs and greens from … Continue reading
Simply Slaw
What do you do when your husband informs you that he invited the gang over to enjoy the (finally) warm spring weather with some grillin’ and chillin’? And at first he told you only 2 could come and you didn’t worry about going to the store because you had enough to feed 2 add-ons? And … Continue reading
VegWeek 2013
Wow! It’s been a year since I ate my last meat! OK, truth is when we were in China I had a few bites of meat at cooking school, in a few super local dishes and such, but that’s why this blog title ends in ‘ishy’. I give myself permission to be a little flexible … Continue reading
Well, it IS vegan!
Yeah, so today is my birthday and since the boys are away, I invited the girls over to play…or rather, I would play with my cool presents and they would bring sushi and seaweed salad and keep me company. The presents? Well, let’s just say I feel so accomplished, having finally joined the Kitchenaid Cult. … Continue reading