When Shea (aka Dixie Chik Cooks) and I agreed that lemon would be the Ingredient Challenge for this week, my mind started wandering. I love lemon. Lemon bars, lemon meringue, mint lemon julep (sans alcohol), lemon mint cake, lemonade, strawberry lemonade, raspberry lemonade, lemony citrus shortcake cookies, mmmm strawberry lemon cupcakes…so many ways to use […]
Vegan Basil Pesto with Kale
January 14, 2011 By 5 Comments
There are few things in life better than a fresh bowl of pasta swirled with rich, creamy pesto. The beautiful green hue, tender chunks of ground pine nuts, hints of basil and garlic blended with creamy parmesan; simply blissful. Recently, when faced with exquisite bundles of basil permeating my kitchen, I knew there must be […]
Rainbow Smoothie
January 11, 2011 By 8 Comments
I haven’t done a blog in over a week. After the busy holiday schedule where I was posting 2-3 times a week, this seems like a big lull. Having lost my grandfather the night of my last post, frankly, I just wasn’t up for another post last week. The service was beautiful and it was […]
Ingredient-Challenge Monday, Vegan Garlic Kale Chips
January 3, 2011 By 5 Comments
I love leafy greens. Seriously. Spinach, Mustard, Turnip, Kale…love love love! My garden was loaded with greens this year and my only wish is that we had more to enjoy! It surprises and somewhat saddens me that many people look at greens and freeze up; clueless as to how to add these striking gems to […]
Seasoned Almond Ricotta Cheeze (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Casein Free, Soy Free, Vegan)
October 17, 2010 By 9 Comments
Last night I posted what I thought would be part one of a two-part blog. After an exhausting day that included everything from helping my husband tear down part of our living room ceiling to enjoying a barbeque hosted by my children’s school with about 300 other students, parents and teachers, and finally preparing our […]
Parmesan Cheeze Sprinkles
October 16, 2010 By 7 Comments
I have a confession. I am an addict. It is a serious problem. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to break my habit. Don’t get me wrong…I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. I certainly do not do drugs. So now you are asking what I might be an addict of. Well, cookbooks to […]
