Category Archives: Vegan

Spicy Red Juice

A while back, I did a juice cleanse. Prior to, and since then, I’ve read numerous articles here and there about the true benefits of juice cleanses. Most articles debate the actual health benefits of juicing. Trust me, you should … Continue reading

Posted in Beverages, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Juice, Kids, Life, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Homemade Brown Sugar

When I am in the kitchen, my philosophy is simple: tread fearlessly. Make mistakes, try new flavors, don’t get too caught up in needing to follow recipes so intently you forget to have fun. Regardless, there are times my contained-crazy … Continue reading

Posted in Baking, DIY, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Ancho Chili and Pepita Mole

I believe in the beauty of small things. Don’t gag – I’m completely serious. The little things that make me laugh or smile throughout the day. Gorgeous fall leaves littered across just barely frozen duck ponds. Little kids laughing at … Continue reading

Posted in Gluten-Free, Sauces, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Vegan Chicken and Herb Dumplings

When people ask me what genre of food I cook best, honestly, I don’t know what to tell them. I’d like to say that when it gets down to it, I enjoy cooking without hesitancy about flavor. I would love … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Meatless Meat, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Creamy Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Leeks

Few things note the change in seasons like soup. Since I have weird-girl-brain sometimes, I need to convince myself that soup is a good meal plan. I don’t have any good reasons for my apprehensions, I will tell you right … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Kids, Lunch, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Bursted Cherry Tomato Sauce

There are numerous things I enjoy about summer, including long hot days, unexpected rain in still-warm weather (which we could really use around here right now), lazy mornings filled with sleeping in and mid-morning coffee, listening to the hustle and … Continue reading

Posted in Gluten-Free, Lunch, Sauces, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Coconut Quinoa, Black Bean and Tofu Bowl with Plantains

Sometimes when I find myself only needing to cook dinner for me, my inclination is to lean towards cold beer and potato chips. Or maybe slices of cheese, salty rice crackers, and a cocktail. A bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Kids, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Summer Corn Salad

Summer has arrived full-on and I don’t know how the hell it happened. Next week is July? How’d we get here? For the first time in 28 years, I’ve got a garden that is chock-full of produce. Rich two-year-old compost … Continue reading

Posted in Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Kids, Lunch, Salad, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Strawberry Basil Gin Cocktail

Can a person have a “drinking career?” I was about to start this off with, When I think about my drinking career… Then I realized drinking isn’t exactly a job nor how I’d ever hope to describe the majority of my day to … Continue reading

Posted in Beverages, Booze, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Big Red Juice

I’ve never been good with diets. The first time I remember trying one I must have been nine or ten. What I remember most is a white paperback book from the late 80’s – this one, actually – and trying to … Continue reading

Posted in Beverages, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Juice, Kids, Lunch, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments