I’m always down to make a quick fruit parfait. It’s one of the easiest desserts to make. No heat, minimal measuring and great flavor. Anytime you don’t have to turn on the oven during the summer months, you are winning. What’s also great about a fruit parfait is that you get to decide what fruit goes in it. … Read More
Why Organic Waffles? I love a weekend brunch with home made Belgian style waffles. I love to eat them even when it’s not the weekend. They are larger and offer deeper pockets than traditional waffles. That makes them perfect for holding onto maple syrup and fruit. Like a good pizza, good waffles come from a good mix. I … Read More
Plant-based and Memorial Weekend go together like sunshine and lemonade. Bet you never thought you would see those two ideas together! Don’t panic. Yes, Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer. There will be lots of burgers and hotdogs on the grills. Roll your eyes as your neighbors make a big deal out of getting a … Read More
Tostadas are popular in my house because we all have different personalities. My husband loves the savory. My daughter loves the sweet. I love to lay a bunch of toppings out on the table just to see what they will do. We are a house of snackers so making tostadas is a great way to satisfy everyone’s taste … Read More
There was a time when Easter meant a feast of meats. We decked out our annual dinner table with ham, roasted chicken and lamb chops. We were carnivores and the more meat dripping in butters, sugars and gravies the better. But things are different now. We don’t cook that way any more. When I started leaning into a … Read More
I wish I knew how to make a slab pie when I was struggling in my first apartment. It was just me, my clothes, shoes and a television. I had a frying pan and a cookie sheet. The truth is, I never baked anything because I didn’t have pie pans or cake pans. A slab pie is basically … Read More
I’ve been transitioning to vegan snacks for the past year. In my former life, cheesy cheddar nachos and crispy chicken wings were my faves. Now that I’m moving from plant curious to plant focused, things are different. I love a good snack. Over the years, I have built quite a reputation for creating all kinds of yummy tidbits. … Read More
Vegan sweet potato pie is not something that I thought I would ever make. When I first started eating more plants, I didn’t focus on dessert. I’m just being honest. For me, making healthier food choices was about breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was not sure that I could make a move to vegan desserts. I could not … Read More